Have you looked into a PCF postion for Cal Fire? That a really good way for getting a job, Alot of people go pcf, then seasonal, then full time. Full time pos can take from 4-10 years to get, for cal fire any way. But the seasonal gig is cool, 8-10 months on maybe more then 2-4 months off. Only down side is fishing season and fire season are on the same cycle.