Ep 2. Sink or Swim

A team of emergency responders must confront various calamities in the show 9-1-1 season 3 episode 2, titled "Sink or Swim." The episode starts off with a woman who has fallen unconscious due to an apparent allergic reaction after biting into some shellfish. The team rushes in to treat her and make sure she doesn't slip away.

Meanwhile, Athena, a police sergeant, gets a call about a man whose boat is sinking with him onboard. She runs to the scene and discovers that the man is deaf and cannot hear any of her commands. Communication barrier and the task of rescuing the man before he drowns prove to be a difficult challenge.

Back at the emergency room, Chimney, a firefighter, and his fiancée Maddie, a 911 operator, bring in a baby who was found abandoned in a fire station. The couple form a bond with the infant and decide to foster her. However, the baby's condition is precarious, and they must act fast to ensure her health.

As the episode unfolds, the team receives more calls to action. They receive a call about a plane crash where a flight attendant is forced to improvise when a passenger's life is at risk. They also receive a call about a woman trapped inside her car that's flooded due to heavy rainfall. The team must act quickly to free her from the car before it's too late.

The emergency responders of Los Angeles face formidable challenges in this episode, and it showcases their daring and heroic acts in the face of crisis. It also delves into the personal lives of the characters as Chimney and Maddie's foster-parent decision weighs on them heavily.

Overall, the tension is high and the stakes are even higher in "Sink or Swim." This episode demonstrates why 9-1-1 is such a popular show as it balances action-packed emergencies and compelling stories about the individuals behind the uniforms.