The missions of a rescue squad of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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| Jim Davis | ... | Wes Cameron 74 episodes, 1958-1960 | |
| Lang Jeffries | ... | Skip Johnson 74 episodes, 1958-1960 | |
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Nancy Rennick | ... | Patty Johnson 24 episodes, 1958-1960 |
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The experiences of two rescue specialists with the L.A. County Fire Department, whose job is to rescue people from dangerous, life-threatening situations (car accidents, cave-ins, stranded hikers, capsized boaters, etc.). This show predates the better known Emergency! (1972) by almost 15 years. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
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rescue | fire department | rescue team | firefighter | number in title |Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 September 1958 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Brigada 8 See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Runtime:
(73 episodes)Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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I too recall watching Rescue 8. One episode is very vivid in my mind was a rescue involving a private plane (was it "The Birdman"). The dramatic music score that played while the squad truck was en-route on call, I recall hearing in other TV shows and some cartoons. My memory played tricks on me, for a while I thought Rory Calhoun played the part of Wes Cameron but it was actually Jim Davis. Guess in my mind they looked alike. Like others in this blog, I too was very influenced by this show. I later became a firefighter, a National Registered EMT, Army Medic Instructor, and a founding member of the National Assoication of EMTs. We should be ever mindful of the powerful nature of television that can influence young minds for good or bad.