Chamberlain Creek and Parlin Fork Conservation Camps

Firefighting crews can mobilize quickly during emergencies.

Inmates contribute to communities by volunteer work, such as cooking for those in need and preparing Thanksgiving dinners in the community and by donating handmade wood items to charitable groups like The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish. Foundation. Inmates do guest speaking at high schools about Drinking and Driving.

To combat ethnic differences and tensions, all camps stress social harmony through work, recreation teams and living arrangements.

Firefighters are required to perform at capacity while enduring high heat and shortness of oxygen in rough environments. Fitness is a must to maintain physical conditioning when responding to all emergencies.

In adherence to Penal Code Section §5010 weight training equipment has been removed from all prisons.

In California, Parlin Forks is one of three Conservation Camps, which have a full working sawmill, and cuts wood for furniture and crafts. Comment Chamberlain Creek and Parlin Fork Conservation Camps are well-organized, functional units. They have proven to be a beneficial program in Mendocino County and the State of California. Response Requested California Department of Corrections California Department of Forestry 53