WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ORIGINAL SQUAD 51 EMERGENCY TRUCK TV SHOW

[@doug9066]

I now finally have the complete series dvd, I've watched this show when growing up as many years later. Thank you for sharing!

[@TiaCatR]

Thank you for posting this! I have been a huge fan of Emergency since it was on TV when I was a kid.

[@davidweston6653]

Was an extra on the 2 hour pilot movie. Sat in the squad for a bit, apparently had just been finished before start of filming. Had the pleasure of sitting in a real one three years later doing my field paramedic internship with LA County. Go squad 47 Temple City!🚒💨

[@bandit252-]

I know most of the older fans know this, but for those newer fans and those that are brand new fans. At the time of filming, the original engine used was actual LA county engine 60 which was based at Universal studios lot. Magnet decals were used during filming. The number 51 was used because at that time there was no 51 in the LAcoFD. The squad was originally to be built by LAcoFd, but due to scheduling delays Universal studios built the truck using LAcoFD blueprints. After the show became popular, the studio purchased a Ward LaFrance to keep up with current LAcoFD apparatus being used at that time. After the show ended, both units were gifted to the LA County FD. Squad 51, which was not in good shape was used as a spare Paramedic squad for the FD and engine 51 ended up at Yosemite National Park. Eventually the LA county museum was able to obtain squad 51, engine 51, and engine 60 and have restored the vehicles largely funded by donations. Squad 51 on permanent display with the engines being rotated out at various times. Information provided comes from combination of interviews, newsletters, and articles found both online and in print.

[@carolegriffith9213]

Awesome

[@KKEM641]

A little history about Squad 51. While other fire apparatus where mostly LACOFD in "disguise", like the Crown used as Engine 51, was often E-60 or E-127 and where actual owned and operated by the Fire Department. However, when it came to Squad 51, they did have any to "loan" out. What they did though, was provide the plans (blueprints) for it. Universal Studios built (and owned) Squad 51 (used in the show). After the show had ended, they no longer needed it, it was given to the LACOFD, and was used as a reserve rig for several years. For Engine 51, a WARD LaFrance (there also was an American LaFrance who built fire apparatus). At the the department was adding them the fleet, and Ward LaFrance gave the Studio a rig. This allowed them not to take regular rigs out of service, and Universal owned both of them. E-51 went on to serve at Yosemite National Park, before being returned to the Museum. As for the "other" squads, in the pilot Johnny was assigned to the squad at Station 10. They where two different rigs.

[@DonzCoolVids]

Thank you. That was very interesting.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

The Ward LaFrance Engine 51 is there, too, fully restored.

[@dorothydromgoole8040]

Thank you for sharing this, I didn't know about what happened to the squad and the two engines. I'm crazy for the show Emergency! And anything involved with it. My favorite actor and crush is Randy Mantooth. Love from Marysville, California KMG 365

[@Dorthy-wx9fq]

I love anything that is about the show Emergency! I'm crazy for Emergency! Love from Marysville California KMG 365

[@brendonflannigan1582]

Emergency 51 show was the best 👌 all time show from Brendon have a blessed day also

[@melodykrigbaum2505]

One of my favorite shows

[@DonzCoolVids]

Totally one of the best!

[@michaelpalmieri7335]

Yes, mine too.

[@dougm6146]

This is on my list too which has been for a long time. I'm glad I have the complete series.

[@barrywininger8892]

All 3 trucks used in Emergency are at the LA County fire museum

[@herbertbell9438]

I'm a 70's child and I remember this show, have it on DVD now and watch once in a while. All early gen x'rs grew up on this stuff. I also grew up in a dodge D200 series pickup truck that was our family truck. I do a double take every time I see that grill. A lot of the D series Dodges didn't have that particular grill, they had a different looking one. I can also say the Gage and Desoto would have probably needed their bandages if they had reached under the front bumper of that truck at the corner when washing it. Some of them at least have a razor sharp burr right there from when the bumper was made. You have a nice sharp chrome plated scalpel that Bracket would be proud of built right in. I know this first hand.

[@mikeadcock1592]

Herbert Bell, I have had a 1977 Adventurer SE, a 1979 D150, and a 1979 Warlock and I can say I have felt your pain from the bumper

[@michaelbrown5838]

Dude, it's just EMERGENCY. Not Emergency One. Emergency One was just the name they used in syndication.

[@markdanna7155]

Very Awesome thank you for the video and I enjoyed watching the series and I enjoy the reruns of the show .

[@DonzCoolVids]

Thank you for your nice comments. Truly appreciate it.

[@Dorthy-wx9fq]

And since you have posted this video the museum has added the other fire truck and the ambulance that was wrecked deliberately on the show Emergency! Cool. Love from Marysville California KMG 365

[@kevinswinyer3176]

The actual Title to the TV Show was "EMERGENCY", not "EMERGENCY ONE". "EMERGENCY ONE" is actually a Fire Apparatus Manufacturer based in Ocala, Florida, and is more popularly known as "E ONE".

[@podcastcave3302]

The actual title of the show is “Emergency!” In 1976 after the 5th season the show was syndicated and was titled “Emergency One!” The word "One" was placed in the opening. This was to avoid confusion with the new episodes. Renaming shows for syndication was commonplace until the 1980s.

[@johnharris6655]

Don't forget about Emergency +4.

[@gouryg4774]

@@johnharris6655 that was the animated series that ran in the late 70s

[@wwetnabamafan194]

In fact, E-ONE provided firefighting equipment for another show, the 1981 series "Code Red".

[@wesrogers9312]

We just bought a replica of this truck, just received it last week, looking forward to cruising around in it!

[@dorothydromgoole8040]

A little history on why he was saying and pointing out the difference between the show Emergency! The first run shows were called "Emergency!" And the returns were called "Emergency One" or vice a versa. Love from Marysville, California KMG 365

[@johnharris6655]

Mike Stoker was a real LA County fire department Engineer. The Fire Department would not let anyone drive an engine. Mike Stoker also had a Screen Actor's guild Card so he could work on the show. After the show he stayed with the Fire Department and retired a Captain. Ron Pinkard, Dr. Mike Morton was a Naval Officer and a Corpsman. He retired from the Naval reserves with the Rank of Commander. He said while Robert Fuller and Bobby Troupe were just acting, he could do a lot of the medical stuff you would see in the show.

[@DonzCoolVids]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@captaincreditor8293]

Yes and Bobby Troupe (Dr. Early) and Julie London (Nurse McCall), were married.

[@muzluv33]

I knew that about Stoker but not Ron Pinkard. Thanks for sharing.

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

That’s great that they kept everything the way it used to look like.

[@robert-73]

Both engine 51 are at the same museum but there currently in shop. Both are in for repairs. Water pump on ward. The crown was suppose to me back but developed a leak.

[@davidpayne4315]

The original emergency fire station which was in the show was 127 and it was built in 1967

[@johnrettig1880]

I and my late wife were in an hospital emergency room and some EMT's and Firemen came in with another person . While we were setting there , their radio went on and I swear the call from the station dispatch said after the Daaa maaa raaa daaa Squad 51 , Engine 51 . My wife and I just looked at each other and tried not to do the rest of the sentence " Ladder 19 , Tanker 21 or a standby for third alarm . One of the EMT's heard us chuckle and turned around and I asked him witch of you is Roy and who's John . He also had a chuckle . He said that their dispatch was a BIG Fan and liked to have a little bit of fun and not just sit there when thing calmed down . On our way home we stopped at a grocery store and got several containers of Fresh Baked Cookies and dropped them off at the Station for all of the guys to show some respect and appreciation .

[@DonzCoolVids]

That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@johnrettig1880]

@Thecarkid 11 Thank You

[@DonzCoolVids]

UPDATE! I LISTENED TO AN INTERVIEW RECENTLY WITH RANDOLPH MANTOOTH AND HE STATED THAT THERE WAS ONLY ONE DODGE D-300 TRUCK USED IN THE TV SERIES. THE TWO OTHER TRUCKS WERE THE TWO BIG RIG LADDER FIRE TRUCKS.

[@robertpfuhl2679]

The original pilot had Roy Desoto and a different partner in a either 68 or 69 Dodge 300

[@douglasnorby4006]

Remember truck 127zz

[@terryhawkins5585]

AWESOME SHOW 👌 I LOVE ❤ IT 👍

[@merrymanrc]

I remember that show. I use to watch when I was a kid

[@terryhawkins5585]

I BECAME A FIRE 🔥 FIGHTER BECAUSE OF EMERGENCY SHOW I LOVE ❤ THAT SHOW SO MUCH

[@haywoodyoudome]

The background music is what sets this video apart from the other more watchable videos.

[@74Spirit1]

Emergency One was used only when the show went into syndication before it was canceled. The museum is following COVID-19 guidelines, but has plans to celebrate Emergency's golden anniversary

[@shelleysmith9532]

Loved the video

[@geraldcampbell6834]

I would love to get my hands on one of the Biophone orange case radio and convert to ham radio, that would be really cool!

[@DonzCoolVids]

That would be cool!

[@davidburroughs2244]

A lot of D5W got dispensed! Fascinating, glad they saved so much of this, especially as it's the fire fighters who can tell us of the utility of various gear, practices and how things have changed over the decades.

[@andyhamilton8940]

And Ringers Lactate!

[@davidjibson4199]

Last I new all the 51 trucks are now owned but the museum

[@dorothydromgoole8040]

It's cool I too want to go and see the truck and squad 51. Thank you for sharing this. If you get fetv thay are playing the show right now and it's in order. It's cool and far out.

[@DonzCoolVids]

You're welcome. Thank you for your support.

[@michaelpalmieri7335]

I read that the L.A. County Fire Museum also has an old horse-drawn steam pumper that was used in the movie "Gone With The Wind" (1939).

[@craigstjohn4470]

OH the red lights,was two in front and two in back!!

[@rickrodgers7805]

last I heard, Engine 51, the Ward LaFrance, was still in service in some small california town.

[@milescorp6237]

It was stationed in Yosemite for decades but it is now in the museum

[@robertyoung3992]

nope its in the LA County Fire Museum

[@carolegriffith9213]

Very Cool

[@JoeM390]

The first apparatus was a Crown, the new one was a WARD LaFrance.

[@williamlobur6181]

epic shows thank you for the video

[@DonzCoolVids]

You're welcome.

[@nmfd72]

"Emergency" as some of you may know was not the First Series depicting the actions of the LAFD Rescue Squad, an earlier series back in the late Fifties called "Rescue 8" was the first.

[@robertyoung3992]

it's not the LAFD Emergency depicted the Los Angeles County Fire Department, not the City, since the exterior shots were LA Co Station # 127 in Carson

[@nmfd72]

@@robertyoung3992 regardless, the point I was making was that “Emergency “ was not the first fire department paramedic series on TV.

[@davidweston6653]

@@nmfd72 I remember it. Didn’t they run out of a panel truck?

[@nmfd72]

@@davidweston6653 Basically, yes

[@rsprockets7846]

Gmc panel trucks late 50s. Guy who play JR dad had lead. On youtube

[@richardharepax123]

The irony of a fire truck on fire. It's interesting to see one that is yellow not red

[@billraddatz7153]

The yellow engine is not the original Engine 51, but the first Crown Built in 1951, as a demonstrator, then sold to West Covina. The original Crown used as Engine 51was in the background when looking at the Squad.

[@joefromnewengland]

FYI.. .the Scott bottles are not Oxygen, but they are breathing air. Yellow=Breathing Air, Green=Oxygen.

[@christopherpuylara6355]

I was able to experience my dream by watching this show. They have all three trucks from the show. The Ward LaFrance and the 900 Series open cab pumper are there also.

[@diannegaud1470]

Hey there!miss that show alot and when are you guys coming back on

[@grumpymedik]

I am sure that somewhere in the comments someone has said, both the original engine 51 and the 2nd engine 51 are now part of the same museum that the squad is. Both have been restored and are now on display there.

[@Auroradiluculum]

I went into the healthcare field because of this show.

[@DonzCoolVids]

I'm so glad this show was a great inspiration to your career. Thank you for sharing.

[@lesliemarshall557]

I watched this show growing up an I knew when I was old enough I went into the medical field and I had to quit the medical field when I went out on disability. An I am in my early 50’s.

[@Fmrlt9a]

Just to clarify, they are not oxygen tanks, they were air tanks.

[@DonzCoolVids]

Thank you for info.

[@andypeterson8013]

@@DonzCoolVids ---> Per the Department Of Transportation, oxygen tanks have to be painted the color "GREEN". If you ever seen oxygen tanks at hospitals, ambulances or old people at the store walking with them you see that they are in fact "green".

[@bnsfcsxbob1526]

The second engine 51 the enclosed cab sits right next to it in the museum if you watch this video the blank spot to the right of squad 51 is where the engine sits now there a sign there in the video but can't see what it says and now there is a real station 51 it located on the property of universal studios as there real fire station for there property

[@johnquick842]

I thought the engine was still in service at Yellowstone Park ??

[@DonzCoolVids]

Apparently, there was only one of one and it is at the county fire museum now.

[@riverdealer]

the yellow tanks were not oxygen, it was just compressed air

[@DonzCoolVids]

Thank you for the information. This comment forum really helps.

[@martincole572]

❤ I love emergency the TV show

[@DonzCoolVids]

Best show ever.

[@craigstjohn4470]

and we have in our collection,a toy replica of the ambulance, that had a square frame, and 4 round red lights on top! from mid 1970's! it was white,with strips/. a little rusty but still can re paint it!! ☺️🚑🚒🚨

[@craigstjohn4470]

+ they did a cartoon of show,also!! 1974-75!!

[@geraldmcclain3582]

I heard that there was only one made for the show, but why was there about ten different stations that had one and where did the older squad go to? I have seen about every episode of the show. How did they get by with just one squad?

[@michaelbragg6903]

That’s Quint 127. It has a pumper plus a ladder. It does five firefighting uses.

[@muzluv33]

Thanks for this great video and the commentary. Though being an avid fan of EMERGENCY! didn't know three trucks were used as Squad 51. I have a question though. In the season 7 movie Survival at Charter 220 where Squad 51 was shown destroyed by the jet engine, was the truck really destroyed during filming or was this just special effects. Curious about that - if you or anyone else knows would really appreciate a response. Thank you.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

It is amazing that in one of the after Emergency episodes the squad or one like was crushed. Major plane crash and a tree fell on it.

[@Firefyta2]

Yeah, that was a day of tears. There had to be more than 1 squad, because 1 was destroyed as said above but there is 1 at the museum in California.

[@brandonwagner3873]

Cool

[@douglasnorby4006]

Does the radios in Squad still operable?

[@DonzCoolVids]

Yes, radio solid state.

[@douglasnorby4006]

Thanks..

[@TheCrewChief374]

Now what about the squad 10 rescue truck? From what appears to be a pilot show of Emergency?

[@DonzCoolVids]

That would be a tough one but great idea.

[@maddawg4599]

Back when every patient got D5W and lactated ringers whether they needed it or not!

[@ianpeeling9038]

All 3 trucks are at the museum or were last year

[@johnharris6655]

There is now a Station 51. It is on the property of Universal Studios. It is a real fire station.

[@Richard82567]

The fire station used in the show first opened 15 February 1967.

[@robertyoung3992]

LA Co Station # 127 located at 2049 E 223rd Street in Carson, CA

[@andypeterson8013]

I love your Penn Central logo.

[@doug9066]

If I ever get to Los Angeles, California I'll have to check it out wheather I go inside or not.

[@DonzCoolVids]

Top of my bucket list too. Hope you can make it as well.

[@doug9066]

@@DonzCoolVids the hospital is now UCLA which is actual hospital ahown in the tv series. If you Google you can see outside pictures from the 70's & current.

[@DonzCoolVids]

@@doug9066 Wow! Surprised that the hospital is still around. That is great to hear.

[@tieroneactual2228]

@@doug9066 Was that the UCLA Med Center that in Carson?

[@robertyoung3992]

Station #127 would welcome your visit, provided they're not out on a run that is

[@Arcade-fix]

There was only 1 truck used for Squad 51.

[@jedi832]

I heard they used a cab from another truck to film the view of the drivers. You can see little vents on the right side of the hood in some of the scenes.

[@Arcade-fix]

@@jedi832 There was a removable panel at the head of the body they removed for filming.

[@melodyhart1331]

THIS SHOW MADE HISTORY AND PROMOTED THE PARAMEDIC FEILD AROUND THE WORD,THE PARAMEDICS IN THE SHOW USED THE ADVANCES THAT WERE USED IN THE REAL,PARAMEDIC FEILD . IT WAS A GROUNDBREAKING SHOW THAT HAD A AN INFLUENCE IN THE REAL WORLD . IT'S CONTRIBUTION IS FAR BIGGER THAN IT IS GIVEN CREDIT FOR .

[@HelenNaum]

I loved this show....

[@DonzCoolVids]

Yes! It was truly the best.

[@derek5653]

I know that Squad 51 was on the scene of a call of a girl that got hit in the head by a baseball in one of the final episodes. This one scene in particular of an jet engine landed on the Squad while it's sitting in the driveway. The episode is entitled "Emergency!" Survival on Charter #220". It was totaled in that episode. So that might be one of the original 51 Rescue Squads.

[@289Mustang67]

Actually, that was an older model truck that was painted up to resemble Squad 51 but didn't quite match in all the details. The lettering on the door was different, it didn't have spotlights, didn't have the chrome rails on the top of the utility bed, and it had small round mirrors instead of the large rectangular mirrors that would have been on a squad. Probably a wrecked or non-running truck that was bought cheap, painted, and used for that scene.

[@derek5653]

@@289Mustang67 That could be possible. But I'm pretty observant when it comes to different vehicle scenes in many tv shows (none that I will name here). I'll have to watch that episode again (not like I've watched it before). The reason why I've always liked EMERGENCY, is because I like that make & model of the Rescue Squad. It's one of my favorites. And someday, I'll own one before my time here is up. Lord-willing.

[@77cordobaguy]

This video has some good content. That being said, the camera movements made me feel like I was on a roller coaster. In all fairness though I probably couldn't have done any better.😂😊

[@douglasnorby4006]

Remember show Father drove Caddie in Cambria slo Ca.

[@melodyhart1331]

There are changes,the put parking in the front ,and the kitchen has been remodeled !

[@josiahrickens4556]

Thts not E-127 tht was a tiller leader 127

[@kccutiegirl1]

They also have the surbuban ambulance used in the show.

[@DonzCoolVids]

That suburban was cool too.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Mayfair Ambulance! I had the tonka truck.

[@michaelbragg6903]

It’s Emergency!

[@melodyhart1331]

The original was redone and they found a dodge specialist to tune up the replaced engine and transmission back up it brand new performance !

[@seanconlin8712]

In your comments you said that it was engine 127 the vehicle that was shown is truck 127...to answer your question both of the engine 51 are at the museum...the first engine 51 the Crown Fire Coach and the second engine 51 the Ward LaFrance.. The yellow cylinders in the box of the Squad are compressed AIR cylinders NOT OXYGEN tanks.

[@paullester59]

Not oxygen tanks.

[@frankdenardo8684]

The Dodge Ram truck is a 1972 model which the body style was used until 1993.

[@tazsnuts99]

I got to meet Randolph mantooth

[@DonzCoolVids]

I met him too. Real nice person.

[@jackthoreson4751]

The shows name was "Emergency," Not Emergency One.

[@edhildebrandt8581]

When the program was first syndicated, it went by the title Emergency One! (the stock title "Emergency!" appeared with the word "One" fading in beneath) to avoid confusion with the new episodes still airing Saturday nights on NBC and continued to be called that when the TV movies aired as well. The syndicated episodes would revert to the original title, Emergency!, in 1979.

[@johnnypotseed1700]

The only thing that's changed at that fire station is newer vehicles

[@DonzCoolVids]

Yeah, that fire station stood the test of time.

[@johnnypotseed1700]

@@DonzCoolVids yeah the station did stand the test of time things to tax dollars in maintenance and the fact that when you do the fire service you constantly maintain your station and your vehicles

[@rsprockets7846]

Fun fact. The service body on back of rig was given a e month lead time to build by an outside fabricator no good show sezs so them do it in house at universal in less than a month and added invention such as hidden Stokes storage in floor of bed with latches

[@DonzCoolVids]

Thank you for sharing.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@DonzCoolVids yeah. Thanks. The page at the museum took 51. Out on the freeway one day and nearly burnt it up HOLLEY motorsports donated manifolds carbs intakes etc on it to make it run better tooo...iconic rig

[@Chevyguy-Ray]

KMG 365 is still an active license for la county.

[@DonzCoolVids]

Wow! Very interesting to know that the plate number still being used.

[@Chevyguy-Ray]

@@DonzCoolVids I looked it up years ago thru the FCC database. I also have a donation at the museum personally. A GE Mastr II mobile radio.

[@GK-rw2op]

How can I find the virtual tour ?

[@DonzCoolVids]

www.lacountyfiremuseum.com/visit-us/

[@DonzCoolVids]

Under Our Collections Tab/3D Tours.

[@GK-rw2op]

@@DonzCoolVids got it thanks !

[@DonzCoolVids]

@UC1HN9z8Jv0eZwNU01SH8fsg www.lacountyfiremuseum.com/visit-us/ and go under drop down Collections/3D Tours

[@jkboe]

They were redoing the engine 51 as well as the ambulance they crashed in

[@Desertvanlife]

I had the toy squad, fire house, boardgame and the figure,s with equipment.......

[@DonzCoolVids]

I remember those toys. They were the best.

[@johnnypotseed1700]

That's the LaFrance fire engine look at the center of the front of that LaFrance fire engine and you will see 51 along with both doors in the rear so I think we found what happened to the engine from Squad 51 not sure if that's the actual engine but it looks just like it same number same little Cherry light same cab design

[@Leggeddude]

So tells where are the two guys that were on this rig ,are they alive today

[@DonzCoolVids]

Yes, both a live and well.

[@Leggeddude]

@@DonzCoolVids thank you

[@rl6319]

The large engine 51 is sitting right beside of the rescue truck you showed you missed it

[@melodyhart1331]

It was just called Emergency ,

[@kccutiegirl1]

Engine 51 both units are at the same location as rescue 51.

[@robertyoung3992]

nope they're both at the LA County Fire Museum in Bellflower, CA

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Nice of Google to blur the faces. Mannequins are big on privacy!

[@trinab9612]

Where is the original first truck? If the series started in 1972 how could they be driving a 1974 truck?

[@RichardJCortez]

Hello?!

[@stevenames5037]

That is not a 1974 model, its a 72 or 73 the grille is different in a 1974, 72 and 73 has the grille shown 74 to 76 grille is different.

[@SuperWagner23]

The Museum owns both the 1965 open cab and Ward Lafrance closed cab. Both are in storage. After thr show the WL E51 was modified and sent to Yosemite, where it was engine 7. They are in the process of restoration to it orginal look.

[@DonzCoolVids]

@@SuperWagner23 Thank you so much for sharing David. Always interested to know where the TV show vehicles end up.

[@DonzCoolVids]

I did see that listed as a 1972 Truck on Wikipedia but if you look in the front of the sign displayed in front of the actual truck. It does state that it is a 1974.

[@Mike-0201]

Donz Cool Vids Some one at the museum did not do their homework. The Dodge was a 1972. Unless they took a 1974 and time traveled back to 1972 to film the pilot and first 2 seasons. Dodge trucks for 1972 was an all new body which hit the show rooms in late 1971. Universal purchased an early model 1972 to build the squad themselves to have ready for filming.

[@michaelbrown5838]

'72 grille used on all the squad 51 trucks for continuity.

[@johnnypotseed1700]

Sorry to be the technical a****** but it's called a ladder truck not an engine engines are the ones that have poses water the pumps ladder trucks have letters

[@DonzCoolVids]

I learn something new everyday. Thank you.

[@johnnypotseed1700]

@@DonzCoolVids it's really bad public relations with Fire Department if you don't give people that proper terminology

[@davidsummers2616]

No it did not almost catch fire and burn to the ground the transmission line rubbed through it started spraying fluid a small fire developed but went out as soon as the transmission and engine were turned off the fire truck in the background is the original from the first few episodes and the other one is in storage waiting to be restored stop exaggerating

[@kathrynhall1136]

Reunion ! . . . Reboot !

[@jimmadore7312]

AMdroid

[@jimmadore7312]

I miss seeing squad 51 and I hope they can put it back. On tv soon

[@jberubepsyd]

Poor video. So many inaccuracies. I feel if you are going to make a video about something and posit it online, then it should be correct. Do some research before making a video next time and it will make you sound like you know what you are talking about.