Read the assignments, read this article abstract, and watch the videos here: Volunteer Suburban EMT and Coastal Paramedic . What are the similarities and differences in the motivations and certifications of the two clinicians that are featured? What do you think this predicts as to the future of EMS personnel recruitment and retention (remember to relate this to the readings or any other sources you develop)? For more background reading, you may wish to refer to the chapter on staffing (page 59 to 64) of the New York EMS System evaluation (found in the course materials).