In general I would consider that sage advice. However, a four-year degree, vs. the two-year degree I'll be starting on in less than a month, won't have the advantages to me that you mention for two reasons:Chimpie said:...If I wanted to get into EMS, I would definitely enroll in a four year paramedic program. Not only will you walk away with your paramedic certificate, but you'll also walk away with a four year degree. While you can pretty much walk onto any dept with a paramedic cert, you'll probably have an agency or two willing to pay you more (salary) if you have a four degree. You'll advance a lot quicker, and with the added benefits I'm sure you'll receive, you'll probably be happier.