March 18, 2026
A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance. Talking with paramedic and author Joanna Sokol.
Paramedics show up when you call 911: no questions asked. They never know what they will find once they arrive. And in city like San Francisco with over 8000 homeless people, emergency medical services are in constant need.
When you call 911 in an emergency you can be assured that committed and competent paramedics will show up in a matter of minutes. No one asks if you have insurance, can you pay or are you really in need. They take you at your word and show up. Joanna walks us through the world of a paramedic and why we are so fortunate to have them.
