EMERGENCY!

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Emergency!

Year: 1972 First Air: 1972-01-22
Overview

Emergency! follows the high-stakes work of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51 and its pioneering paramedic rescue unit, Squad 51. As alarms sound across the city, the team races to crashes, fires, disasters, and everyday medical crises, delivering lifesaving care in the field. Their efforts continue at Rampart Hospital, where doctors and nurses coordinate treatment and support the crews. Action-driven and grounded, the series highlights teamwork, quick decisions, and public service.

Synopsis

Set in 1970s Los Angeles, Emergency! centers on Station 51, where firefighters and paramedics answer calls that can shift from routine to life-threatening in seconds. Squad 51 responds to traffic collisions, industrial accidents, household emergencies, and large-scale rescues, stabilizing patients on scene and navigating unpredictable conditions before transport. The show also follows the medical staff at Rampart Hospital, who provide guidance over the radio, prepare for incoming cases, and work alongside the crews as patients arrive. Across episodes, the series balances adrenaline-fueled action with the practical realities of emergency medicine, emphasizing clear communication, calm under pressure, and trust between field teams and hospital personnel. While personal moments and station life add warmth, the focus remains on public safety and the evolving craft of modern paramedic care.

Cast
Trivia
Think sirens, radio medicine, and a legendary Los Angeles rescue team.
Q1: Which actor from the cast list is best known for portraying paramedic Johnny Gage on Emergency!?
Answer: Randolph Mantooth
Johnny Gage is one of the show’s most recognizable characters, helping define the public image of paramedics in scripted television.