Emergency TV Show - radios
Peter S
the Engine. And the Captain called himself "HT 51" when he called the
pump operator, but then called himself "Engine 51" when he called the
dispatcher. (I dont think they were paying close attention to those
particular ID on the TV show).
The dispatch office was at "1320" IIRC - Eastern Ave I believe. The
dispatcher could pull up run cards on a automated microfiche reader
machine. (or map info or something). Paging of the stations was done
by pushing various round buttons on a console.
Ruth Buzzi was in 1 episode. I think I saw Lou Ferigno as an orderly
also. (no credit - he didnt say anything) Chief Engineer Haus (?) was
also seen - no credit for him either - unless he was listed at the
start of the show. He read a proclamation for Squad 51 - which should
have been for Squad 15.
Roy and Johnny had to jump into Lake Castaic from Copter 10. Johnny
wrapped the HT in a plastic bag - and it still worked. Engine 149 was
at the lake also - they still protect that area IIRC.
The BioPhone connected the medics to the hospital. I guess a buzzer
buzzed and a light flashed whenever the channel was keyed up. (The
earlier episodes did not have the hospital base radios is a separate
room)
Its fun to watch the old shows - but they are around 30 or 40 years
old now - amazing.