I have been an EMT for over year and on an ambulance since 2012. I am now just starting the process of being a Medic Student. I would suggest that you get a little bit of everything under your belt before you move forward with your studies. But that's just a personal opinion.
In NJ, 9-1-1 services, Staffing is dual basics and ALS hospital based Fly Cars. EMTs are treated pretty well, However it does depend on the area that you work at.
To Answer your question it depends on your company, Some Company's do both 9-1-1 and also non emergency emergency transports. Some companies offer non emergency transports as well as ER Runs for nursing facilities etc. Then some companies do strictly BLS Non Emergency Transports. As for...
During Paramedic School, Your paying to get the whole course. Programs at least in South Jersey don't pay you while your still in school unless your working for a BLS Agency which is a whole different ball game.
I found that being a volunteer at a local ambulance worked to my advantage while I attended EMT school. I don't know what the EMS System is like near your neck of the woods but experience can be useful.
OP, You should never just stand by and not help. At the very least ask if they could use your assistance and then go from there. Worst case scenario they say that they have enough people.
I've been throwing the idea around of attending NMETC's Online Paramedic Program. They seem to be pretty organized. I was wondering if anybody from New Jersey has taken their program before and if they were able to secure clinical locations in New Jersey to offset having to travel to Mass for...