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Fire Rescue

This episode presents a documentary about the Rescue Company One of the New York Fire Dept., a small corps of firefighters whose training and skills have equipped them for the most challenging assignments. The program follows the firefighters as they answer calls to multiple alarm fires, resuscitation calls and other emergencies day and night. Incidents include the death of firefighter John Farragher in a fire in the city's Hell's Hundred Acres section and a nine-alarm fire in a clothing store in Queens. The show focuses on Lt. William McMahon as he leads his men. There are scenes at the company's quarters on West 43rd St.

English
  • Originally Aired September 30, 1962
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network NBC
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Jack Fuller Writer
Fred Freed Director