#102: Royal Ramey, The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program
Manage episode 493863551 series 3662923
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sciarretta has a conversation with Royal Ramey, CEO and co-founder of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP). Mr. Ramey shares the story of his journey from prison to firefighting by way of "fire camp." Upon his release, Mr. Ramey joined the Mojave Greens in their firefighting mission, and has since worked to train, inspire, and uplift formerly incarcerated people who are interested in the firefighting profession.
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To keep up with Mr. Ramey's journey, follow him on Instagram @royal.ramey. FFRP can be found on Instagram @ffrp_ca.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Royal Ramey (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up and Prison Experience (00:09:40)
3. Discovering Fire Camp While Incarcerated (00:14:45)
4. Creating FFRP and Career Transition (00:24:10)
5. Fire Camp Training Challenges (00:33:00)
6. FFRP's Training Program and Impact (00:41:20)
7. Recognition and Redemption Journey (00:47:10)
8. Legacy and Future Vision (00:51:10)
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