First off i want to say thank you for your responses, 02 is a big debate i guess, and i think it all depends on the teacher also but it is nice to have an outside voice from different medics & emts who have experience. I will check it out thank you.
Your post now sets up for a good debate whether or not a better job is worth it in the end once you factor in expenses such as gas, wear an tear on ur car as well as how the distance will effect you. Gas is expensive where i live in ma and i drive an SUV so thats a big factor when i start...