California Code, Government Code - GOV § 18951.5

(a) In an examination held on an open, nonpromotional basis under Section 18950, a competitor who has served at least one full year in, or who is a graduate of, the California Conservation Corps, and who attains the passing mark established for the examination, shall have three career credits added to his or her score.  Eligibility for career credits pursuant to this section shall expire 24 months after graduation from the California Conservation Corps or five years after graduation if the competitor has participated in a California Conservation Corps scholarship program.

(b) In an examination held on an open, nonpromotional basis under Section 18950, a competitor who has worked full time as either a seasonal fire fighter I or a limited term or permanent intermittent fire fighter II, fire fighter II (paramedic), fire apparatus engineer, or fire apparatus engineer (paramedic), for three months with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection since January 1, 1979, and who attains a passing mark established for the examination for fire fighter II, fire fighter II (paramedic), fire apparatus engineer, or fire apparatus engineer (paramedic) shall have three career credits added to his or her score.