What to do with minimal security inmates in GA? Make them firefighters!

[웃 910]

Inmates Could Staff Fire Stations In St. Marys, Ga.

ST MARYS, Ga. -- Officials in southeast Georgia are considering a money-saving program that would put inmates in fire stations.

Officials say the inmates would respond to all emergencies - including residential fires - alongside traditional firefighters.

The inmates would have no guard, but would be monitored by a surveillance system and by the traditional firefighters, who would undergo training to guard the inmates. Authorities say one traditional firefighter with correctional training can supervise up to three inmates.

Authorities say the inmate firefighter program could save the county more than $500,000 a year by some estimates. Inmates charged with crimes such as drug offenses and thefts would be eligible.

http://www.aol.com/2011/10/10/inmates-fire-stations_n_1003223.html?test=latestnews

[Amby 490]

I saw something on the news about this earlier today. They said they've been doing it in CA for many years and it works and saves them money.

[웃 910]

I saw something on the news about this earlier today. They said they've been doing it in CA for many years and it works and saves them money.

I think it's a good idea (for minimal security non-violent offenders).

I also think we could be the call center capital of the world destroying India by paying the same non-violent minimal security offenders 8 an hour (cents!) to run call centers....With the opportunity for a 2 cent raise every 120 days!

Edited October 11, 2011 by Lord Infamous

[naijaboy 16]

this will not end well

[Captain Oates 911]

If they steal your wallet while they are carrying you down the ladder, I suppose that's no big deal.

That assumes they didn't sell the ladder the night before to their pal who works in construction