40 years ago: "Emergency!" on cover of TV Guide

From 1972-1979, the crew of Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.

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A look back: Firefighting on TV
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The depictions of firefighters on TV have come a long way since the early days — for better or for worse
10 TV shows that launched careers in emergency services
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These 'golden oldies' were my introduction to the non-stop action that is emergency services, and the life I have now
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How do you make a tough radio tougher?
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The new NFPA 1802 standard sets the bar higher – but Motorola was well-equipped to meet it
TV firefighters' lessons on leadership
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Who knew a television show so often wrong about firefighting would nail it when it comes to bad leadership
What are some misconceptions that TV taught you about firefighting?
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There are a lot of things TV shows and movies do right, but also terribly wrong; here are some of the best responses
E'mer'gen'cy!
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Like a rose, an emergency by any other name is still an emergency — or is it like beauty and in the eye of the beholder?
Station 51 where are you?
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Fictitious and sometimes unrealistic, the crew from Emergency raised the bar for the fire service