As a First Responder in NY, I feel that we (meaning FR's) are qualified to staff a bus. NYS Law requires at least an EMT, so we always have an EMT with us, and we have the same training as EMT's, with only one or two minor differences. I have run full codes and major traumas on my own, and I resent the notion that we need to be "babyed" to do our jobs. Furthermore, let's not forget that many first responder's are exactly that...the first one's on the scene, responsible for caring for the pt. until the bus arrives (I've been on calls where I'm the only FR on scene and the bus doesnt show up for ten or 20 minutes) and yes, I have been first on scene for full arrests, major traumas and the like. (and of course the normal share of BS calls.) So I think it is unfair to bash FR's. Besides, I've seen plenty of EMT's and "Para-gods" who should have there certification cards ripped up!