“Who’s Coming for Us?” — A Fictional Story, A Very Real Crisis

Though the recent article “Who’s Coming for Us?” by Carly Strong is fictional, the situation it describes is alarmingly real for many communities across our region. Ambulance services are disappearing. Response times are growing longer. Families are being forced to face medical emergencies without trained help.

We urge you to take a few moments to read this powerful piece, published by EMS1.com, and reflect on what it would feel like if no one came when you called 911.

Then take action. This is not someone else’s problem. It’s ours.

Here’s how you can help:
• Contact your local and county officials — ask what’s being done to ensure reliable EMS coverage in your area.
• Support your local EMS agencies and fire departments — through donations, employment, volunteering, and community advocacy.
• Share this article — help others understand what’s at stake and why action is urgently needed.

The story may be fictional, but the crisis is not. If we stay silent, we may one day find ourselves asking the same painful question: “Who’s coming for us?”

Your voice matters. Your action can save lives.