NBC's 'Trauma' revived after cancellation

By FireRescue1 Staff

SAN FRANCISCO — Paramedic TV drama "Trauma" will be returning to the air after NBC reversed its decision to cancel the show, it emerged Friday.

The network has requested three more episodes after saying last month production would be halted after the initial 13-episode order, according to reports.

It has ordered additional material following a recent spike in ratings and may order more in the future if the show continues to attract viewers.

Despite high production costs for on-location filming and special effects, "Trauma" attracted just 6.9 million viewers for the season premiere and maintained less than a 2.0 rating shortly before cancelation.

It has faced strong criticism from much of the EMS community, with both NAEMT and the IAFC's EMS Section sending letters to show producers protesting the creative direction of the drama and labeling it an "injustice" to those in the profession.

On Thursday, it was also announced that the show will air in the UK after cable network Virgin1 agreed a deal with NBC.