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CDCR – Francisquito Conservation (Fire) Camp #4 basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 661-296-4409
This facility is for adult inmates.
The inmates housed at Francisquito Conservation Camp #4 located at 35100 N San Francisquito Canyon Rd in Santa Clarita, CA are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.
Camp History – Francisquito Conservation Camp #4, under the administrative supervision of Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) was opened in October 1981. The camp is jointly operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAC). The camp was previously used as a Los Angeles County fire-training center prior to the opening as a CDCR and LAC inmate fire suppression camp. Inmate crews are utilized on wildland fire suppression as well as county conservation assignments, including maintenance of the California Aqueduct, local parks, and fire stations. The camp inmates work primarily in Los Angeles County but may be called upon to work throughout the state in fire suppression efforts.
Inmate Benefits – Inmates are paid for their work. The majority are laborers who receive $1.45 per day for their work. Skilled inmates may earn up to $2.56 per day. Skilled inmates include mechanics, clerks, plumbers, welders, carpenters and electricians. The led cook and clerk may earn up to $3.90 per day. While assigned to fighting fires or working on other declared emergencies, inmates may earn an additional $1.00 per hour. Inmates may purchase items from the camp canteen such as cosmetics, correspondence materials and food items. Inmates retain their earnings in an inmate trust fund to assist their families, repay court-ordered restitution, or for their use upon release or parole. During their leisure time, inmates may participate in hobby craft, softball, basketball, horseshoes, reading or other activities. Spiritual services are provided by community volunteers. Francisquito also facilitates off-site college courses, GED preparation, as well as AA/NA meetings. Inmates quickly learn that life at a conservation camp is more desirable than serving time behind the walls of a prison. Their work activities and efforts during emergencies build a strong work ethic and a feeling of self-worth. These activities prepare the inmates for a successful integration back into their communities upon release.
visitation Info
Visiting hours for PRISON_NAME. For Directions call PRISON_PHONE
Sunday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Federal Holidays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
No cellphones, you will be searched before visiting. NO personal belongings. Persons under probation, parole, or other community corrections supervision must obtain the permission of both their individual supervising officer and the superintendent prior to a visit. Such visitation is not normally approved.
If the visitor is under the age of 18 and is a family member of the inmate, they must be accompanied by an adult family member or guardian to include a member of the inmate's extended family. If the visitor is under the age of 18 and is not a family member of the inmate, the minor visitor must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
