I agree with you disassociative, Ridryder911 & GaEMT:
The public already has no idea what we do. Most of the public doesn't even realize how advanced ALS care has become across the nation.
I must hear at least once a week at either a show and tell, or from patients "so do you guys just...
Having your EMT is invaluable regardless of where you work or what you do.
I think it's a great idea. I work in Ventura County (so i do know where Lompoc is).
Also, I know it's a drive, but if you certify in either Santa Barbara or Ventura County then you can become an EMT-D and do more...