Emergency!: Behind the SceneThe hit television show that helped revolutionize emergency medical care in the streets is still a favorite with fans all over the world. When the show premiered in 1972 fire department paramedic services were being piloted in just a handful of cities. By 1977 over 50% of the US population was within 10 minutes of a paramedic unit. The paramedics of Fire Station 51 showed viewers critical techniques such as CPR that saved lives both on screen and off. Emergency! Behind the Scene contains real life tales from the production crew - from medical and fire technical advisors, cast members and writer, to paramedics and fire fighters. Learn more about Johnny Gage, Roy DeSoto, Dixie McCall and the rest of the Station 51 Rampart General Hospital staff. If you are a fire fighter, paramedic or simply a fan you will enjoy this in depth look behind the scenes. |
Contents
History of EMS in Los Angeles County | 1 |
1 | 20 |
4 | 27 |
Supporting Cast and Guest Stars | 37 |
Production Staff | 47 |
Los Angeles County Fire Department Staff | 57 |
7 | 65 |
Harbor General Hospital Staff | 73 |
Special Effects and Stunt Work | 127 |
Episode Guide | 133 |
Unfilmed Scripts | 259 |
Crossovers and Spinoffs | 277 |
CrossCountry Tour with the Ward LaFrance | 293 |
Collectibles | 307 |
The Convention | 327 |
Life After Emergency | 343 |
Squads Engines and Equipment | 83 |
9 | 97 |
Supporting Equipment | 109 |
11 | 118 |
Comments from the Fans | 359 |
Center Concept | 373 |
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