Emergency! Season 1 Episode 2
Emergency!
Season 1

Ep 2. The Wedworth Townsend Act

  • TV-PG
  • January 29, 1972
  • 22 min

Emergency! season 1 episode 2, titled "The Wedworth Townsend Act," begins with a frantic call to the station about a patient in respiratory distress. The team, which includes the experienced paramedic John Gage and the brand-new recruit Roy Desoto, quickly jump into action and rush to the scene in their bright red fire truck.

Upon arrival, they find a man named Mr. Otto Grossman struggling to breathe. Gage quickly assesses the situation and realizes that Mr. Grossman has a serious case of emphysema, a condition that causes the lungs to become inflamed and damaged, making it difficult to breathe. As they work to stabilize him, the team realizes that they need to get him to a hospital as soon as possible.

However, under the Wedworth Townsend Act, a new law that has recently been passed in the city, they are legally prohibited from transporting patients in their ambulance without first obtaining permission from a physician. Frustrated by this obstacle, Gage and Desoto must find a way to work within the confines of the law in order to get Mr. Grossman the life-saving treatment he needs.

Meanwhile, another call comes in reporting a fire at a local restaurant. The firefighters quickly respond and work to put out the blaze, all while battling the intense heat and smoke. In the end, they are successful in preventing any major damage and rescuing the restaurant's owner, who had become trapped inside.

As the episode progresses, other emergency calls come in, including a car accident, a gas leak, and a man who has been bitten by a venomous snake. Through it all, the team works tirelessly to save lives and keep the city safe.

At the heart of the episode, though, is the Wedworth Townsend Act and its impact on their ability to provide emergency services to those in need. Gage and Desoto find themselves struggling to navigate the bureaucracy of the law, while also desperately trying to save lives. The episode highlights the challenges that emergency responders face on a regular basis, and the importance of having laws and policies in place that enable them to do their jobs effectively.

Overall, "The Wedworth Townsend Act" is a gripping episode that showcases the skills and heroism of the men and women who work in emergency services. It's a reminder that, no matter what obstacles they face, these individuals will always do whatever it takes to save lives and keep their city safe.

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  • First Aired
    January 29, 1972
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English