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I became a professional firefighter after prison (extended interview)

Royal Ramey says fighting fire while he was in prison gave him a sense of purpose. After he was released, he founded the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP), a nonprofit that trains former inmate firefighters to work in the industry professionally.
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  • @marilynharris4831
    @marilynharris48313 жыл бұрын

    This makes me happy and proud of this young man

  • @fastEddie9620
    @fastEddie96203 жыл бұрын

    I’m so proud of you brother. Much love to you bro 💯

  • @betsyrocks
    @betsyrocks3 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. Well done dude

  • @tbwrestler7483
    @tbwrestler74832 жыл бұрын

    This is a great story good job brother

  • @JohnnyBoy144
    @JohnnyBoy1443 жыл бұрын

    I take my hat off to you sir!! There’ needs to be more networking with prisons and their soon-to-be released inmates to assist the transition of getting people back on their feet with a job they can be proud of to deter reoffending. Also, UPS is another GREAT choice with benefits for going back to school, 401k, stock options and advancement!! UPS does hire felons!!

  • @pavlorebiy113
    @pavlorebiy1133 жыл бұрын

    it is a cool decision. like from Ukrainian firerighter

  • @epramos6800
    @epramos68003 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you sir.

  • @radwizard
    @radwizard3 жыл бұрын

    Not all felonies should be permanent or even be allowed to hold a person back. Sooo many Goodwill Huntings out there. Like Mr.Ramey.

  • @user-br4yq8ib8p
    @user-br4yq8ib8p5 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro i needed to hear this

  • @tomperone6128
    @tomperone61283 жыл бұрын

    Great shit man👍

  • @jonswenson
    @jonswenson3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.

  • @kimhartleywellywood
    @kimhartleywellywood Жыл бұрын

    For people who object to inmates fighting fires, i wonder if their own home was on fire or threatened and they called 911 what they would say if were told, “we have a team of inmates who are trained and vetted and can come and do their best to save your home right now, or if you object to that then you can grab your garden hose and do your best yourself but we recommend you evacuate and call your insurer to discuss cover if your homes is destroyed) that a lot of those people might suddenly no long3 object to inmate firefighters

  • @JM-oe2kl
    @JM-oe2kl3 жыл бұрын

    I’m just wondering if this guy is a professional fireman then are firemen just regular firemen?