ive been trying to get in for the past 4 summers...no luck. if you are just now filling out an app good luck. from what i was told when i started sending them in is that you NEED to get them out by Feb. they base experiance and skills off of red cards, qualification cards,...pretty much, can you use tools and saw in a safe manner and not take off a leg. i got my EMT-basic to get a heads up. it helps a lot so ive been told. the last time i put in i got a few interviews and shown around with the flame-in-gos at the prison than they were shut down. if you are willing to travel to different states it helps your chances since there are all kinds of crews all over the country that can use help.