Good points...
Every EMT or military first aid class I ever taught started with the question:
"Who is the most important person on the scene of any rescue? Answer: point to yourself and say I AM because if I go down I can't help my patient, and who the heck is gonna help me!?"
You very well state the thoughts rattling around in my old brain. Cool! Haha
BTW, after nearly 10 years in EMS (started at 16) I had a "midlife crisis" and served several years in the military in a flying combat role, but kept my skills up teaching on the side. Had to take an oath for that...
This is an old post but I will still reply... as someone who came up as every level of EMT I will first say no one has nor ever mentioned an Oath. Yet I find the idea an appropriate thought. To your objections I say: Get over it and yourself! I've treated over 5,000 patients in my time. You...