The character "Edna Self" is a nod to Edwin Self, who produced several episodes, including this one.
The Engine Company that responds to the window ledge rescue at Rampart General is 127, Station 127 is an actual station in Carson, CA and serves as fictitious Station 51 in the series. Station 127 is located at 2049 E 223rd St, Carson, CA 90810. It is now the Robert A Cinader Memorial Fire Station. Robert A. Cinader was a writer for the series.
After Dr. Brackett assists Roy and Johnny in rescuing a patient who had jumped out a window at Rampart Hospital, Johnny tells him he'd "put in a good word" if he were interested in becoming a paramedic. In the pilot, Dr. Brackett had initially opposed the Paramedic Program.
The character Paula Slayton appears in season one; Mascot, as played by another actress; Patricia McAneany. Both actresses featured similar looks.