Starting off in Alberta

Hey everyone. So over over last few weeks I've been putting some more serious consideration into joining this field. I'm a 29M and have been in restaraunts I'm some capacity for most of my life. 3 years ago I started to branch out into tree planting because I was feeling pretty dead end in my hospitality role.

My interest in Paramedicine dates back to when I was a teenager where I did lifeguarding in Eastern Canada where I grew up. Since then I've generally held an updated CPR or BLS certificate but not much else.

I am drawn to helping people. Some of the best moments in my hospitality career have been simply getting to be there when they celebrate special moments. Obviously it's not lost on me that this field would usually be the opposite of that, but that sense of being there to help during someone's time of need is an attractive prospect, even if it's something small.

As for the reason of my posting; should I go for it? I'm at the age where I want to settle into more of a career instead of jumping from province to province. A little stability - but not too much.

I'd also like to hear about what types of different jobs people move into after getting their ACP - air hospital, working on mining or in oil and gas, or what it's like just working in the city. Do you feel that there's room for upward expansion in this career if someone is driven to do new and challenging things?

I've been reading through a few posts here recently and frankly I've found it to be a little discouraging, but I'm still interested in hearing from any and all points or view.

TL;DR - Should I go to school to be a Paramedic?