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Their Voices: Commitment to 24/7 EMS
The ability to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) around the clock in Western Sierra County is a life-saving necessity, not a luxury. Our mission is directly supported by the dedication of our board members, local business owners, and frontline responders who understand that an immediate, professional response can mean the difference between life and death.
Necessity,
Not Luxury
"Medical emergencies don't wait until the right moment. In our remote but well-visited region, the ability to respond 24/7 can mean the difference between life and death. An additional investment in around-the-clock medical response isn't a luxury, it's a necessity."
Miriam Dines, SFMR Board Member
The Old Country Doctor's View
"My view of medical emergencies in western Sierra County is that of an old country doctor. If there is a medical need, you should be able to reach a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there should be an immediate professional response."
Frank J. Lang, NP, JD, SFMR Board President
A Deeply Personal Experience
"As I cared for my dear husband, Dan, during his last days, I experienced firsthand the expertise of our paramedic and the dedication and quick response of our local EMS volunteers. With no hospice in western Sierra County, their assistance was over the top.
I would have been at a total loss without them. More than ever, I firmly believe that we MUST have ALS and EMS systems in place."
Ingrid Larson, Attorney at Law, SFMR Board Member
Decades of Community Perspective
"When Rich and I moved to Sierra City in 1971... I am among the oldest residents. Trust me when I say medical emergencies can and do happen. I am grateful for SFMR's commitment in providing skilled paramedics who work alongside our dedicated volunteers."
Mary Nourse, SFMR Board Member and Long-time Sierra City Resident
Appreciating Essential Services
"As an elder living alone in this rural community, I serve on the Board of Sierra Frontier Medical Resources in deep appreciation of the paramedic services that SFMR supports with funding resources. Without that funding we would not have the essential 24/7 services that save lives."
Susan Hopkins, SFMR Board Member
The Business Role in Healthcare Access
"As a local lodging operator in Western Sierra County, our family businesses proudly contribute more than $11,000 each year directly to ambulance paramedic coverage through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) program created by SFMR. I'm grateful to see how these dollars—paid by visitors—directly strengthen healthcare access for both locals and guests. I encourage others to support SFMR as donors or volunteers, so together we can keep this lifeline strong for our community."
Sonya Z. Meline, CHC, SFMR Board Member and Local Lodging Operator
Appreciating Essential Services
"Your commitment to supporting frontline paramedics and emergency responders will make a significant difference in ensuring that those who dedicate their lives to saving others have the resources, training, and support they need. This contribution directly strengthens our ability to provide vital relief, equipment, and wellness initiatives for paramedics working in the most demanding environments."
Cory Schiemann, Paramedic, Downieville Volunteer Fire Department
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