Same number, different city. Elliot "Eli" Hayes thought he had found stability and belonging with the 126 in Austin - a firehouse that helped him heal from his past and grow into his role as a paramedic. But life, as unpredictable as ever, throws him a curveball when a sudden reshuffle forces him to temporarily leave the comfort of the firehouse family and take up a position with the 118 in Los Angeles. Returning to his hometown stirs up old memories, unresolved grief, and unexpected challenges. With his panic disorder still a lingering shadow, Eli must navigate the dynamic and high-pressure environment of the 118 while proving himself to a new team. Meanwhile, his close friend, Ravi Panikkar, struggles to find his footing at the 252 firehouse in New York under the shadow of Captain Sal Deluca, a once respected leader whose toxic ways threaten to unravel Ravi's confidence and safety. As Eli settles into life with the 118, he and his teammates uncover troubling signs that Ravi is in over his head. Determined to protect him, Eli, along with Bobby Nash and the combined efforts of the 118 and 126, delves into Deluca's dangerous leadership and the secrets he's worked so hard to bury. TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains themes of panic disorder, hypochondria, and anxiety attacks, as well as references to trauma, medical procedures, suicide, drug names and high-stress emergency situations. Reader discretion is advised.

[Completed] First Responders - our daily heroes who race into danger to save lives. Elliot "Eli" Hayes, a young man struggling with panic disorder and hypochondria, relocates to Austin for a fresh start. After a harrowing fire in the grocery store that he was in, Eli finds himself pulled into the world of 9-1-1 dispatch, working alongside fellow Austin PD member Carlos Reyes, paramedic Tyler Kennedy "T.K." Strand and the 126 firehouse crew. But as Eli begins to settle into his new life, mysterious letters from unknown origins arrive, warning him of potential disasters coming his way. Now, Eli must face his fears, navigate his mental health, and unravel the truth behind the mysterious letters before it's too late. TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains themes of panic disorder, hypochondria, and anxiety attacks, as well as references to trauma, medical procedures, suicide, drug names and high-stress emergency situations. Reader discretion is advised. Start Date: 10/11/2024 End Date: 30/12/2024 Story is also available on AO3 (I made a few updates to the chapters due to grammatical and spelling errors!) 😃. Check out the updated version on AO3 @actuallynate