Would your squad uphold mandatory college education for those touching patients? If not, the standard is not that high.
I don't understand the reason for getting a college degree. You can have all the fancy letters and numbers after ones name, but common sense is the key here. And besides, are people going to go to college and come out to get a $10 an hour job ? I don't think so. It seems like some of you will stop at nothing to elimate volunteers and telling young people that don't even waste thier time doing this. The young people are the future of EMS. And the volunteers are not going away anytime soon. You know, our squad has 30+ active members and we are going to be voting on 6 more. We are grateful that we can provide for our community. I have made my points. And for the young officers, good luck to you, and congrats.