Los Piños Center
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Corpsmembers at the Los Piños Center work to stop and slow wildfires across Riverside County and the state.
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Los Piños Center
39251 Ortega Highway
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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Train With Us
Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Los Piños Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.
Culinary
Los Piños Center Corpsmembers train for careers in commercial kitchens, resorts, and restaurants. The culinary crew prepares and provides meals to residents at the center.
Certifications available include:
- ServSafe Food Handler
- ServSafe Food Manager
Culinary
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
Wildland Firefighting
The CCC Los Piños Center operates four wildland firefighting hand crews in collaboration with the CAL FIRE Riverside 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.
Picture Yourself Here
Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Los Piños Center.
Know Before You Go
Weather
Temperatures at the Los Piños Center average highs of 95 °F in the summer and overnight lows of 42 °F in the winter.
Lodging
Food & housing costs $500 per month. Corpsmembers live in one of five dormitories with as many as three people per room.
Activities
Join Los Piños’ 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 gave me all the proper training as well as certifications to excel in a job at CAL FIRE. Without the CCC I couldn’t have done it. It’s definitely pushed me to my limits physically and mentally when it comes to fighting fire. It also forced leadership skills out of me that I didn’t realize I was ready for.”
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Facility Questions
Do Corpsmembers need to sign in or out when they leave the center’s campus?
Yes, Corpsmembers must sign in and out if leaving center grounds. This provides staff with a known count of Corpsmembers on campus and eases emergency call backs when necessary.
Will the Los Piños Center help me get my driver license?
Possibly. When the center has available funding it works with contracting a service to help with driving lessons and testing.
Are there quiet hours at the center?
Yes. We ask Corpsmembers keep in mind the noise level for their neighbors.
The center’s quiet hours are:
- 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Nightly
Can my friends and family visit me at the center?
Yes, but visitors are only allowed during off-hours.
Community Living Questions
Do Corpsmembers need to sign in or out when they leave the center’s campus?
Yes, Corpsmembers must always sign in or out when leaving the center facility.
Are there quiet hours at the center?
Yes, we ask that Corpsmembers respect their neighbors and keep noise to a minimum.
Quiet hours at Tahoe Center are:
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily
Does the center have counseling services available?
The center may offer in-person or walk-in counseling opportunities, as funding permits. Virtual appointments may also be available.
Will the Tahoe Center help me get my driver’s license?
Yes, the center helps Corpsmembers connect with local driving school programs.
Read Center News
CCC wildland firefighting hand crews are ready for peak wildfire season after months of training and physical fitness.
