I think this is a brilliant solution. Gives the kids responsibility and keeps the cost of government down. You would prefer hiring EMTS? Would probably take five people minimum to be on call 24/7.
Ever heard of "penny wise and pound foolish"? Well,this article is an excellent example.Next time you need heart surgery you could,to save $$$,choose the 25 year old surgeon who just graduated from the University of Bangladesh rather than the 50 year old graduate of Stanford.
Somehow I don't think you'd take Option #1.I know I wouldn't.