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DramaAction & Adventure

Uitgebracht

22 jan 1972

Landen

Verenigde Staten, Verenigd Koninkrijk

Producties

Universal TelevisionEmergency ProductionsMark VII Ltd.Universal Television EntertainmentNBC Studios

Het team van Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, met name het paramedische team, en Rampart Hospital reageren op noodgevallen in hun werkgebied.

About

Quick guide

Emergency! follows Los Angeles County Fire Department Squad 51 as they tackle medical and fire emergencies across LA.

Emergency! is a 1970s action‑adventure drama that centers on two paramedic firefighters—Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto—who work from Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Station 51. Alongside the crew, the show follows the staff of Rampart General Hospital as they respond to medical crises and rescue operations throughout the city. The series blends realistic emergency scenes with character moments, giving viewers an inside look at the emerging field of paramedic care.

What to know

The series ran for six seasons, totaling 122 episodes plus six TV movies.
Main stars include Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Robert Fuller, Julie London, and Bobby Troup.
The actors received real paramedic training to add authenticity.
Station 51 was filmed at the real Los Angeles County Fire Station 127 in Carson.
Episodes aired on NBC Saturdays from 8 pm to 9 pm (1972‑1977).
The show inspired the growth of emergency medical services across the U.S.
Cross‑overs with Adam‑12 and other NBC series appeared in several episodes.
The series is now available on Peacock, MeTV, and Cozi TV.

Watch if

If you’re curious about how early paramedic programs shaped modern emergency response, or you enjoy character‑driven rescue dramas with a touch of realism, Emergency! offers a compelling look at firefighting and medical teamwork in the 1970s.

Skip if

If you prefer high‑budget blockbusters or contemporary police procedurals, you’ll likely find Emergency! too straightforward and its pacing a bit dated.

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Setting and Scope

Filmed primarily at the real Los Angeles County Fire Station 127, Emergency! places viewers in a realistic rescue environment. The show’s narrative centers on Squad 51’s paramedics, who must navigate traffic, fires, and medical crises across the city.

Main Characters

Johnny Gage (Randolph Mantooth) and Roy DeSoto (Kevin Tighe) lead the action, supported by crew members such as Chet Kelly and Mike Stoker. The hospital team includes Dr. Kelly Brackett, Nurse Dixie McCall, and Dr. Joe Early.

Episode Structure

Each 60‑minute episode combines at least two emergencies—a medical call and a rescue scenario—often interlaced with character development and procedural detail.

Realism and Training

Actors underwent real paramedic courses, and scripts were fact‑checked by experts such as James O. Page, lending authenticity to the series’ medical and firefighting scenes.

Cultural Impact

Emergency! helped popularize paramedic services nationwide, inspiring legislation and the creation of new EMS programs across the United States during the 1970s.

Crossovers and Spin‑offs

The series crossed paths with Adam‑12 and featured an animated spin‑off, Emergency + 4, expanding the Rescue Squad’s universe for younger audiences.

Where to Watch

Episodes are currently available for streaming on Peacock, as well as for broadcast on MeTV and Cozi TV. The complete series is also available on DVD.

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