In Genesee, workers from Mile High Youth Corps and Genesee Foundation are thinning forested areas to mitigate wildfire risk. The effort includes 65 corps members on the Mile High Youth Corps' fire crew.
The program doubles as hands-on training for aspiring wildland firefighters, offering certifications such as chainsaw certification and an early wildland firefighter class through partner organizations.
Workers describe learning to remove ladder fuels to keep fires on the ground and to strengthen defenses around wildland-urban interfaces.
Support and reimbursement through Prosperity Denver helps corps members stay engaged while transitioning to formal fire training and certification.
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