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Redding Center

Corpsmembers with the Placer 1 fire crew cut fire line with hand tools as flames from the Dixie Fire approach in 2021.

Redding Center Corpsmembers work through Shasta County and the Northstate completing natural resource projects.

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Corpsmembers
Maximum of 60

Phone
530-241-3030

Address
4900 Mountain Lakes Blvd. Suite A
Redding, CA 96003

The CCC Redding Center is a non-residential facility where Corpsmembers commute to work daily. Schedules vary but crews typically work four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. Corpsmembers may also camp, or “spike”, near project sites for up to eight days straight.

The center is located on the northside of Redding, just west of Interstate 5. Corpsmembers complete projects throughout the Northstate, with a focus in Shasta County. Crews may also be dispatched across California, or out-of-state, on emergency assignments.

The Redding Center offers many training opportunities including wildland firefighting, trails, habitat restoration, and other natural resources work. The center regularly partners with CAL FIRE, State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, and Caltrans on projects.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Redding Center is located on the Dau Pom Wintu, El Pom Wintu, Wintʰu• Po•m – Northern Wintu, and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation territories. We encourage you to learn more about the original stewards of these lands. With respect, we acknowledge their lasting impact and ongoing connection to this area.

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Delta fire crews hike past Pardee Reservoir during their annual readiness drill. They must be able to hike three miles in 45 minutes to pass this portion of the drill and get dispatched to fires statewide.

Redding Center

4900 Mountain Lakes Blvd. Suite A,
Redding, CA 96003
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Train With Us

Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Redding Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.

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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.

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Built Environment

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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.

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Emergency Response

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Habitat Restoration

Redding 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.

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Habitat Restoration

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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.

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Trails

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Wildland Firefighting

The CCC Redding Center operates two wildland firefighting hand crews in collaboration with the CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity 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.

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Wildland Firefighting

Picture Yourself Here

Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Redding Center.

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Spikes

Redding Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.

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Transportation

Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. The nearest bus stops around about three-quarters of a mile away.

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Activities

Join Redding’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.

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Education Program

At the Redding Center, Corpsmembers can finish their high school diploma, explore community college opportunities, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the CCC and beyond.

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Scholarships

Corpsmembers can earn between $2,000 and $4,000 in scholarships during their first year of service with the Brad Duncan Scholarship.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!  

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When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?

The center does not recommend leaving a vehicle out on the street. There is no Corpsmember parking available on facility grounds, due to extremely limited spots. If a Corpsmember must leave their vehicle behind, the center encourages they have a friend or family member pick up their vehicle.

Will the Redding Center help me get my driver license?

The center does assist Corpsmembers get their driver license as they navigate the internal CCC promotion process, to green or red hats, and in order to be come approved CCC drivers, known as Blue Cards internally.

Are there computers I can use at the center?

There are six desktop computers available in the center’s classroom for use with job searching, resume construction, the taking of online courses, or other work associated with studies and job placement.

Corpsmembers must get pre-approval to use the computers, but can do so during all off-duty hours when the center is open. If a Corpsmember is at center for the day, during on-duty hours they may have the opportunity to use the computers then as well.

Does the center of a gym I can use?

Yes, the center does have a small amount of gym equipment available for Corpsmember use. Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette before use.

If I enroll to join the fire crew, will I immediately get to be on the crew?

Possibly. Corpsmembers looking to serve on a wildland firefighting hand crew must be able to pass physical standards, as well as take tests to earn the necessary certifications. If there are openings, and you are able to pass all testing, you may end up on the fire crew immediately.

Typically, fire crew Corpsmembers first serve on a resource crew and build themselves up to serve on the fire crew. There is no required length of service before moving to the fire crew, Corpsmembers must be in good standing.

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