I spent 40 years as a paramedic/FF because of this show…wouldn’t have traded it for anything . Thanks Roy Thanks Johnny

I worked at universal in 1978 so I know exactly where you are talking about. Second Emergency was filming at my highschool in 1976 and I got to meet Kevin Tigue and got my picture taken with. him.

As with most people of my generation in EMS, we can trace our interest in one way or another back to Emergency! 6 years ago I dragged my wife on our Honeymoon to Station 127. The crew invited us in and gave us a tour of the house. I had tears in my eyes. It felt like I climbed into my television!!!!

Emergency! and Adam-12 were my faves growing up. Thanks for showing us the filming location of Station 51.

Rick, this was one of my favorite shows. I became a volunteer firefighter and a certified first aid responder (we didn't have paramedics) because of this show. The story lines and actors were great! Thanks for digging this up. You never disappoint us! I'm HOPEFUL I'll win the giveaway.

I really enjoyed watching the TV show Emergency when it first was on in the 1970 s and I think that it actually was one of the motivations for me becoming a registered nurse. The funny thing was that during CPR practice I saw a video of Randolph Mantooth (one of the actors) presenting resuscitation scenarios for our chest compression instruction. Great Video.

I loved watching the show back when I was “much” younger... And I still love to watch it today. I have a brother-in-law that became a fireman (recently retired...) because of this show!!!!!!! Love the videos, keep them coming. Stay safe and God Bless😇

I’m a huge fan of Emergency show, still look at the reruns today

This show is why I become a firefighter, I use to watch it and dream of being a fiflrefighter

This show is why I became a first responder

My wife and I have been watching two episodes in the morning Monday to Friday during Covid 19 stay at home. A great series.

I was a young firefighter when the show come out I retired 30 yrs later very cool video thanks

I watched the show when it originally aired on Saturday nights, on NBC. I would play EMERGENCY with my childhood friend, as Johnny and Roy. This show was such an influence, I am now a Retired City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Professional Firefighter. Living my childhood dream! Thanks...

I'm a massive Emergency! fan. I can't tell you how many times I've watched every episode. It was almost as ubiquitous as M*A*S*H in syndication. Now I want to watch it all over again.

Nice to see some things stay the same don't know why but it gives me comfort

Great video Rick. Your facts are spot on. There is one thing that is important that seemed to be brushed over. Filming at Station 127 was done for exterior shots of the trucks leaving and returning. They were reshot there in 1974 when the received the Ward. Filming was only done in the interior of 127’s if a shot was needed with the bay doors open. They shot on location 2 to 3 times a season. A smaller scale set of 127/51 was built on a sound stage (w/Ramparts ER) at Universal for daily filming. For season 1 & 2 the 1965 Crown E51 was actually 2 twin engines. When filming in Carson E127 was used and at Universal E60 was used. Universal Station 60 was later renumbered 51 when a new station was built. Magnetic 51’s were placed on both rigs to hid their real numbers. Now here are 2 things to look for when watching the show.... 1) From season 3 till 6 once they got the Ward, watch the shot when they leave the station. To the right of the building, you can see E127. Once they got the Ward, E127 had to be moved off camera for the shot. Apparently it wasn’t hidden back enough to be fully out of the shot. 2) The stage set was smaller than station 127. 127 was/is very large, to house a tiller/quint truck and 2 pumpers. The set was built to hold one pumper and the squad. You can tell the difference between the set and 127 based on the bay length, number of maps on the wall and number of doors on the wall of the squad side. Real station has more door for more rooms.

That's so awesome. I'm a volunteer firefighter since 2010 back where I live

I love this show. I want to visit the station, and the museum. This show is the reason I became a volunteer fireman.

When I was younger I watched all of emergency shows. Still watch them to day.i love them.

After seeing your video about where the show's squad and engine are currently located at the museum, I researched this location and history for myself. Apparently, Mr. Cinader himself was instrumental in getting the fledgling paramedic program off the ground. He went on to serve as a board member of the program, which is why, I believe, this fire station is dedicated to him. Additionally, "Rampart" hospital remains in operation, and looks very much the same.

In the last few months I have started watching Emergency again. I was a big fan of the show when it was on air so many years ago and now I am again a big fan. I am a retired nurse and they were spot on in the way they handled situations. The medical terms, the actual way they handled the situations, all very spot on. I appreciate the way each situation was handled. Thanks for reviving a very entertaining show and A Very Informative Show.

Emergency! would be on my top list of classic tv shows to watch, bring back memories. thanks

Absolutely LOVE this show! I grew up watching it in the 70’s with my mom when I was young.

I loved the chemistry between the two main characters. Doing a little research, I was surprised to learn they both actually took emt training in order to look more real and that the show itself brought attention to how important EMS was in a community. I believe I read that before the show, only 25 EMS stations were operating nationwide. If I remember correctly, Mantooth and Tighe both traveled to schools talking about fire safety.

I love to watch old shows like Emegency, Chips and etc.....

I grew up watching Emergency! Never missed it! Oh the memories you brought back for me...❤ THANKS!😊

I’m watching the series now on Cozi tv. One of the best shows of the 70’s!

I was a huge fan. My father was the makeup artist on the show and I was able to meet Randy and Kevin on a couple of occasions - lots of good memories.

Rick, great video but I have a correction to the information you provided in the video. The Fire Station 106 you showed in your video is Los Angeles City Fire Station 106, located in the West Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The station that was under consideration originally for shooting the series (and ultimately decided against), is Los Angeles County Fire Station 106 located in the city of Rolling Hills Estates. The producers of the show were working with LA County Fire Department, hence, LA County Fire stations were the locations under consideration. For those who may not be aware, LA City and LA County Fire Departments are two large, separate agencies. They do not have coordination with their fire station numbering identifiers as some regions do, hence, just like you show LA County Station 51 in the video, there is an LA City Station 51 (LAX). One other piece of information people watching this video may find interesting. About 25 years-ago, LA County FD renumbered their station at Universal Studios from Fire Station 60 to Fire Station 51 as a tribute to the TV show that brought so much attention and notoriety to both the paramedic program and to the department. In the first season of Emergency!, Engine 60, an open-cab Crown fire engine, was used as Engine 51. As soon as it was clear the show was a hit, Universal ordered a brand new engine for the show which was used for the rest of the show's run. Both of those engines and "Squad 51" are on display at the LA County Fire Museum located in Bellflower, CA (about 12 miles from downtown LA).

I loved watching Emergency back then and still watching Emergency on today's Satellite and cable. I've done the Universal Tour multiple times and recall seeing the fire station at Universal as the tour guide pointed out. Have always enjoyed the earlier movies. I'm glad that Adam 12 and Emergency are on today's Satellite and cable andI enjoy watching.

i grew up watching this show and adam 12 of course emergency is the show that started my interest in ambulances and soon as i was able too and old enough i became a medic for a private ambulance

Thank you for this !! Loved this show as a kid.. I almost became a fire fighter , because of the these cool characters.. but became a police officer due to this show and Adam 12.. My Dad was a Assistant Prosecutor so was exposed to LE early on , and these shows filled in many blanks to wonder what it was like! Keep more coming , maybe about Adam 12. I have seen a couple good making of that show years back.

Born at Harbor UCLA. (Rampart)1972. Grew up in Torrance 10 minutes from the station. Now 21 years on FD. Show was my favorite. Best line was Chet saying maybe he will go to paramedic school. The reply was hilarious.

The LA county fire museum actually has both fire engines and the squad from the show. Apparently when you did the video on them the Ward LaFrance was off display. Love this stuff!

In another video I told how my Dad got me into the show. Right after California passed legislation allowing paramedics to treat patients Arizona followed suit. But they had no one to train paramedics, so my Dad, a Respiratory Therapist, helped train the first two classes of Paramedics until a trading program was established. He worked with Doctors to set up protocols for our paramedics to follow, although that was a very very long time ago. He also worked for the Hospital where the first trauma center opened in Phoenix Arizona. After they were up and running, several other area hospitals opened their own trauma centers and hired him to help train their personnel. For instance, because the airway and heart are so important if a Doctor wasn't in the trauma room yet, the Repsiratory therapist would be incharge for the brief time they waited for a doctor to get there. Without an airway or heartbeat your toast, and that's why his input was so important to the effort. These days things might be different. But back in the 70's and early 80's things ran that way. Seeing the show reminds me of my father, and my brother who followed in my father's footsteps. We lost him in 2003. He had retired from hospital work and was teaching the next generation to take over for him. When he died we invited friends and family to hold a memorial service for him. My brother and I got up and told our favorite memories of my father, then invited everyone else in attendance to join in. Apparently he touched as many lives as he saved , and every time I catch the show I think of him all over again. Be safe and stay healthy during these troubled times!

I am currently watching the reruns of the show. I still love the show all these years later.

I faithfully watched Emergency in its original run, it was so exciting to me!! I also love your location videos, I find them fascinating. Hundreds of years ago I remember seeing the fire station in person! Thanks once again Rick for another fun video 😷

WOW - Thank you Rick. I can't believe the original station still looks the same in Carson. Emergency was such a great show with a great cast. I grew up down in Mission Viejo and as a teenager I watched probably every single episode!

Emergency is one of the best shows I’ve watched and is the biggest influence on why I’m becoming a firefighter

Emergency was key in my life as it set me on the path to becoming a firefighter/paramedic myself. Spent 24 years in the best profession in the world!

So cool that it’s still there, and relatively unchanged!!

I’m so glad you covered this one Rick. I still try to catch it in syndication when I’m able to.

I used to watch this show all the time, loved it

I've been kinda binge watching all the episodes for last couple months...love the show and it is timeless! More emergency! Plz

I love this DVD.. Very interesting,g... I always. Love to see actual locations.. To me it's a part of history...

I BECAME A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN IN NYC CAUSE OF THIS SHOW

Fascinating info! Always wondered about many of these locations watching this great show growing up. Thanks!

I grew up watching EMERGENCY, when I moved to Hallstead Pennsylvania I actually joined the volunteer fire company there, spent many years on the force there, becoming vehicle, school bus and life flight certified until I moved to North Carolina where I basically retired, this program was a great inspiration..

One of my favorite Television shows. Thank you for putting this on KZfaq.

Looooooove this, really appreciate it! This was my very favorite TV show as a kid! Was incredible to see the locations and hear all the details, so considerate, loved it!

Very good information. I have seen all shows. Can't get enough.🚒

I love watching Emergency. I can watch it today on cozy tv

Thank you, Rick! I love seeing the clips of Emergency! And I’m looking forward to more videos about the show:)

I loved this show when I was a kid! Had a HUGE crush on Randy Mantooth, haha. I used to bug my dad (fireman with LA City FD) to take me to the station (he said it was closed for the set). I drove him crazy! Ah such great memories! Thank you for sharing this!

I really enjoyed watching Emergency all the time . When I was younger I used to have a phone and I pretended to be LA county fire and I would call squad 51 or both about a person trapped or a fire . I truly loved the show

I liked the show when it was first run. I became an E.M.T in the 1990's and a lot of what was shown is true to life, a wonderful show to watch!

Thank you for showing such great history. I had the Squad truck replica and ran it until the wheels fell off. I was 6 years old when this show debuted and I still watch it when I can 50 years later. A show that will NEVER go out of style.

I was a firefighter EMT. I am now retired. I miss it sometimes. I watched Emergency faithfully back in the day. The actual exterior location was, in fact, Station 127. And it was nearby the refinery/chemical plant. Every firefighter at that station, in real world, has an SCBA next to his/her bed, just in case. On the TV show, you seldom saw the refinery. What you did see in the exterior shots was the peaceful idyllic location of Station 51. Go, LACFD

I met Randolph Mantooth 5 years ago I'm retired firefighter from Erie Pennsylvania love the show would love to go and see the station and the museum

Emergency inspired me to become an Army Combat Medic and later a Paramedic in Seattle after I got out of the Army. Yeah, I am a pro comic book artist today, but in the late '80s and through the '90s, I worked in the medical field thanks to this show.

Love this show. Still watch it everytime I can. I have been a volunteer fire fighter since I was 16.

This is the reason I became a Firefighter/Paramedic. I love this show. Thank you so much for posting this.

GREAT VIDEO....I LIKE FINDING OUT TRIVIA LIKE THIS! A BIG LONG TIME FAN OF THE SHOW!

Emergency! just ROCKS! Loved the show as a 70's kid, loving it today!

Been watching this show forever, love it and still watch every day.....

Nicely done, as usual. One of my favorite shows growing up. Keep up the good work!!

In 1971, I started the second grade. Emergency was the hottest show on TV as far as 7-year-old boys were concerned. I had a classmate whose father was a firefighter at Station 127, the station they filmed at. He brought in his helmet, turnouts (the overalls with attached boots they kept next to their beds when they slept so they could jump right directly into them), a fire ax, and some other equipment. We all got to try on his coat, turnouts, and helmet and got to hold that, what seemed like a giant, fire ax. 50 years later, I still remember it like it was yesterday.

My Dad was a firefighter for over 27 years and myself over 29. Loved this show!

I loved this show. Me and my sweet mother watch it every Saturday. Thanks for the great memories flashback. Michael

Another GREAT video! This is one I remember from my childhood. Thanks for bringing it to us! Keep ‘em coming! 😁

I loved watching Emergency. My favorite.

This is awesome! I grew up watching this show and we lived on Lena Ave a few houses down from that fire station on Roscoe Blvd. thanks for posting! 🤗🙏❤️

I love this show and I still watch the show in Miami-Dade Florida this show was the reason that I was a paramedic in Puerto Rico. Also I love all your documentaries keep doing the good work.

I loved to watch this show growing up. I've watched all the episodes,I'm still a big fan. Everytime a new episode came on we watched it. I'm almost 50 now.

This show gave me a life long interest in firefighting & rescue. Today I am volunteer Firefighter and I still love watching this show.

the cool thing about this show is it brought changes to the way EMS is done from pre-hospital treatment to paramedics

I also was a fan of Emergency when it originally aired on NBC in the 1970s, later when it went into syndication it was originally brand as the show Emergency One. Also Jack Webb was the creator of emergency Dragnet and Adam-12. Thank you Rick for this look back and onward to 90 K subscribers

I grew up on this show it is absolutely one of my most favorite ones of all time, Thanks for showing the location for hogans heroes and many more keep up the good work,thx

This show was a favorite of mine growing up, got me into EMS for 41 years as Flight Medic and then Paramedic/Firefighter in Santa Fe, NM. Great info on this vid, thanks. FYI the firefighter on this show "Chet" used to live in Santa Fe, and we got an autographed picture that still hangs at our station 8

Loved the show as a kid living in Torrance, CA, not far away. A local station in Savannah GA showed reruns for a few years when I moved here after retiring several years ago and watched then every night. No more currently.

I visited station 127 back in 2018 when I was in California. I didn't go in, I just looked in from the street...... but it was pretty cool to be standing on the scene where one of my favorite childhood TV shows was filmed. It was like watching an episode of EMERGENCY in person. It really is amazing how much it has stayed the same over the last 50+ years.

I loved this show back in the day but have recently fell in love with it again after seeing a rerun on tv. I really can't get enough ofthe whole bunch at station 51! (Y) ;)

I watched and ended up loving to watch Emergency with my great - grandparents... I miss those times as they are long gone... My parents would even watch it with us when possible... Lost mom 4 years ago and dad a year ago...

I'm a massive fan of Emergency. Even today, I'm still a. Fan.

That is so awesome, Amazing how the building is still the same while around it changes over the years.😀

Loved the show..Chicago Fire tv show..its fictional station house is named 51 in honor of Emergency..great video!

You do such a great job with these location vids Rick. I love seeing where shows were filmed, especially when some of the surrounding areas haven't changed much. Always loved this show and still do. Thanks!

The best TV show on now and ever. All the cast seemed genuine and made show look so real life. Love Randy and Kevin's friendship. Had a good friend like that but she passed away. Hope they both are healthy and doing ok.

One of the best 70's shows....Thanks for sharing, this is so much fun.

I use to love this show when I was a kid

Loved watching this show every week

That show was inspiring to me it helped me to pass a really tough medical exam when I was training to be my grandmother's caretaker because I was determined not to place her in a nursing home she was my very best friend and I respected her very much sadly she has passed on but when she was here we would watch emergency all the time and I didn't realize how much I actually learned from watching the series but it still holds a special place in my heart even though I haven't seen it in a while though.

I’m a retired Respiratory Therapist and I’ve worked with plenty of paramedics in my time. One night I was talking with a few paramedics on the ambulance dock and John and Roy came up! I mentioned the fact that at the time Emergency came out Respiratory Therapy was still a very new profession as well but it took us years to get noticed on TV shows!

I love Emergency! so much and I love watching reruns

I love the show when I was a kid I tryed to reenact the with a friend of mine at the time we used his a the squad 51 and partly ambulance to I was always Roy DeSoto the friend was John Gage.

Hey Amigo!! I am a HUGE Emergency! fan!! Great work on this vlog! Please do more! Take care and God Bless!

That station was epic! Glad they revived it!

Such a great show. I still love watching it.

This show got me started as a volunteer in Massachusetts and after 3 years I moved to south Florida and became a firefighter paramedic and worked for 30 years. I loved it. It was a dream come true.

Every Saturday night at 7 on NBC. My sisters had a crush on Randolph 'Johnny Gage' Mantooth. He was in all the teen mags at the time.