I don't get a lunch break, 12.25 hr shifts, 7 on 7 off rotating days/nights.
I think you're misunderstanding my post earlier. I get your reasoning and motives for doing things as you do, but you don't understand that many folks don't get it and you feel the need to defend your actions. I need zero justification for how or why, but for folks looking from the outside in it looks wasteful to them. Hopefully that makes more sense.
I don't know or bitch about what first responders get paid, I just want a couple solid MF's to show up in time of need, that's priceless to me and anyone who has ever had their life saved or that of a loved one. 99% of healthy adults have probably never honestly been in the position of dying shortly without professional care. I have.