Fresno Center
Corpsmembers at the Fresno Center complete projects across the Sierra Nevada and throughout the Central Valley.
Fresno Corpsmembers stand in the midst of Sequoia National Forest during a Forestry Corps reforestation survey project in collaboration with American Forests.
Fresno Center
2526 North Grove Industrial Drive
Fresno, CA 93727
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Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Fresno Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.
Built Environment
The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, Caltrans, county and city departments, and area non-profits to enhance the built environment. CCC Corpsmembers may complete a variety of projects such as building or maintaining park facilities, installing signage, retrofitting energy systems, creating defensible space, and reducing flood risk in communities.
Built Environment
Emergency Response
All Corpsmembers respond to emergencies across California and beyond. Assignments can last up to 21 days in a row and Corpsmembers may work up to 16 hours in a day, earning excess pay. Crews support wildfire base camps, protect homes from flooding, remove debris, and more.
Emergency Response
Forestry
Corpsmembers at the Fresno Center improve the health of California’s forests by planting seedlings, collecting cones and seeds, and removing invasive and/or fire-prone vegetation. Corpsmembers enrolled in the CCC complete an array of projects such as planting young trees, collecting cones and seeds, and removing invasive and/or fire-prone vegetation.
Forestry
Habitat Restoration
Fresno Corpsmembers assess habitats, remove invasive vegetation, plant native species, stabilize slopes, or implement additional modifications to enhance natural environments. Corpsmembers may complete this work in forests, rivers, streams, or other sensitive habitats.
Habitat Restoration
Trails
Serving on natural resource crews, Corpsmembers construct and maintain trails for public recreation. Project work varies but may involve clearing brush, rebuilding trail tread, installing rip rap erosion control, constructing bridges or boardwalks, and more.
Trails
Wildland Firefighting
The CCC Fresno Center operates one wildland firefighting hand crew in collaboration with the CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings unit. Corpsmembers cut fire line, lay hose, and mop up wildland fires. They also reduce wildfire risk by removing vegetation, creating fuel breaks, and participating in prescribed burns. Crews respond to local calls and can be dispatched statewide.
Wildland Firefighting
Picture Yourself Here
Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Fresno Center.
Know Before You Go
Spikes
Fresno Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.
Transportation
Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. The nearest bus stop is about 600 feet away from center.
Activities
Join Fresno’s Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and build community.
Find Your Path
Work with CCC career navigators to chart out your path to success. We can help you leverage your training to launch meaningful careers and pursue educational opportunities. Don’t just take our word for it, check out this alum story.
“The CCC showed me how hard and strenuous the work can get. Also, it gave me a glimpse for how working for CAL FIRE will be. … Try it out if you’re debating on joining, you never know if it’s for you if you don’t try.”
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When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?
The center only offers street parking to Corpsmembers commuting to the center daily. It is recommended that Corpsmembers get dropped off or commute with others. Corpsmembers take all risk of theft or break-ins if leaving their vehicle.
Will the Fresno Center help me get my driver license?
Yes, sometimes. For Corpsmembers working on promoting within the program to a Specialist or Crew Leader, the center will assist in getting the necessary drive time, written test preparations, and guidance on pre-drive inspections. Corpsmembers may also be given appropriate time off to go to the DMV to complete testing.
Are there computers I can use at the center?
Fresno Center has 10 desktop computers and 9 laptop computers available for Corpsmember use during specified hours, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Corpsmembers may use these resources for job searching, resume construction, and online courses. Approval must be received to use the computers.
Does the center of a gym I can use?
Yes, the center does have gym equipment available for Corpsmember use during off-duty hours. Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette prior to use.
If I enroll at the center, can I immediately join the Forestry Corps crew?
Yes, if there are openings at the time of completing initial entry training you may be able to join.
If I enroll to join the fire crew, will I be on the crew immediately?
Possibly. Corpsmembers who indicate their pre-enrollment interest as wildland firefighting and have demonstrated to Recruiters that they are fire ready by completing their fire tracker, may be able to immediately join the crew.
Corpsmembers may request to join the fire crew after serving on a natural resource crew. Once training is completed, Corpsmembers are evaluated and selected for the crew.
Read Center News
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The CCC Forestry Corps surveys a burn scar to identify the best spots for reforestation.
