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Post by Tim on Sept 6, 2023 17:10:40 GMT -5
Skater had an accident.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 7, 2023 16:46:42 GMT -5
Thanks to some clowns on ice as well. Never mind. S06E15 Breakdown Summary: A sporadic electrical short plagues the squad but Roy and John are convinced they can fix it. A back-to-nature couple is ordered to cut back on their shrubbery; the wife is discovered to have a variant of anthrax. The paramedics rescue a man trapped at the top of a tower. — Anonymous (on IMDB) The episode was a good one. Especially since it showed that the Firehouse would have situations that would put them out of service and keep them from doing their jobs. From Squad to Engine, all in the same day! Now that's true to life! Where the ball was dropped is with the Anthrax case, especially in the hospital, where they leave us hanging with the patient in distress. What were they thinking, leaving us in the middle like that, with no resolution? I know the usual format is to show a big rescue at the end, but that could still have been done without sacrificing a storyline this way. Unless that was their intention, as it is from time to time, to leave something unresolved and leave the viewer to "write their own ending," in their own mind. Personally, I've never cared for that approach and it has ruined many a good story for me, from books to movies and tv shows. This is not the first time the writing/directing staff has done this. Most of the episodes are great and I know that you may not hit 100% all the time. This is still a great series to watch! - by elbertmarti on IMDB as well Thoughts: Well, the squad has some mechanical problems and Johnny and Roy are convinced to fix it themselves but Cap warns them, not to cross the mechanic, Charlie. On the way to a call, it happens again but the resue gets cancelled. Back at the station, Roy and Johnny work on their squad until Chet comes up with some advice - and well said Charlie turns up, not happy that the paramedics act as mechanics on his engine. Meanwhile Cap comes out and tells them they have a call at the end of a canyon which they should answer as soon as they're back on service. They do so and discover a young back-to-nature couple who has more problems they'd want to admit. At Rampart, the doctors try to find a solution for the young woman whose mother is very demanding but they can save her. At 51, Roy and Johnny discuss with Cap and Chet their situation until a call takes only the squad out and the same happens again which forces them to call Charlie. Yet the moment he works on the squad, it works and so Johnny and Roy are certainly not happy that Charlie follows them to the station and works on it himself. It takes some time to find the 'little' troublemaker and Hank is also not happy to have the mechanic here. Well, Johnny and Roy point out that they've repaired the old engine and all. So far, so good. The last call takes the station a man injured at the top of a tower. At least the platform is mechanical and brings them as high and close as possible. Roy, Johnny and Chet climb higher while Marco and Cap remain there. It's very risky but they get him down. The foreman thanks them and Johnny says they're getting paid for it and have the right equipment, and Cap warns him again about the mechanic. Meanwhile, Mike has problems to start the engine itself and well, Cap complains: why him and now he has to call Charlie. Aw! Sh*t happens. Some pics: That's it, I guess. Again mainly from Tumblr. Good source here. Enjoy and see you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Sept 7, 2023 17:22:39 GMT -5
I remember that scene on that tower.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 8, 2023 16:21:56 GMT -5
Yeah, way too high for me. S06E16 Family Ties Summary: Roy is not looking forward to the annual visit from his mother-in-law. The paramedics assist two victims of an auto accident. Drs. Early and Brackett both argue about attending a convention in Acapulco; Dixie must encourage Dr. Brackett to go there with Dr. Early. An elderly man suffers stomach pains from drinking an elixir made from 50% alcohol, wants to get his pants back, but not until both Dixie and Dr. Early had told him to do exactly as Early said. A candy striper carelessly places a bottle of alcohol above a clock radio which spills out, and the ensuing fire sends the patient in the room into respiratory arrest. A boy's model rocket sparks a house fire. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) Thoughts: We start with Chet looking for his badge, again. Will take the whole episode. Roy is not happy that his mother-in-law comes to visit, because she doesn't like him and more. The first call takes the station to a car accident where the car has gone under a truck. The daughter isn't hurt that much but her father and so Johnny and Roy are busy - until the patient comes to Rampart where the daughter comes up with the right diagnosis. To the doctors' astonishment. Drs. Early and Brackett argue over a convention trip to Acapulco - until Dixie takes the matter in her own hands. At the station, Johnny sorts out letters and tells Chet Roy's secrets and what does Chet do? Babbles them to Roy, and Johnny gave a perfect imitation of the woman's voice. lol Later on, at supper, each married member gives Roy his opinion on mothers-in-law, even Stoker who just says to have live with it. *grins* Johnny steals Chet a tomato slice before asking him to get him one. Typical. The next day, Roy works on his sit-ups and well, Johnny tells him he's not doing them right and then Roy lets his mates know he's thinking about a mustache. Their reaction is priceless and Cap immediately begins to list actors with a mustache and wants Beef Wellington to eat, yet Marco is making enchiladas. At Rampart, a woman appears with her father who takes alcohol as medicine and Dr. Early has a hard time to convince the man that he's really sick. Meanwhile, a young student nurse has put alcohol over an electric radio which causes fire and the patient in there into respiratory arrest. Roy and Dr. Morton are there to help, and Johnny appears very confused later, having missed all the action. At a house, two teenagers start a model rocket which sets the house on fire. They are both hurt and brought out via ladder and to Roy and Johnny. Meanwhile an explosion rocks the house and Chet flies into a tree where his Captain rescues him. The paramedics take care of the teenagers while the Captain does the same for his lineman but Johnny still checks with Chet. For the teenagers everything is okay, and the next morning, Joanne calls and lets Roy know that his mother-in-law will come later because a flu and Chet has finally found his badge. In his locker, on another uniform. His crewmates are just bored with this news. Some pics: That's it, I guess and might be a bit out of order. Mainly taken from Tumblr again. Enjoy and see you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Sept 8, 2023 17:27:58 GMT -5
Looks like Dixie was drinking it herself.
However, she was just sniffing it.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 9, 2023 12:17:28 GMT -5
Indeed. So I made a new banner and might work on some for Johnny and/or Roy over the seasons. Still plenty of time to play around.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 9, 2023 17:23:13 GMT -5
Here we go again. S06E17 Bottom Line Summary: Responding to a man with back pain, Roy and Johnny question Dixie about the over-cautious Dr. Morton's judgment in handling patients. A man comes into Rampart with phosphorous burns on his arm, later a young boy is brought in after being hit in the head by a baseball, before Dixie and Dr. Brackett talk to the boy's coach. The paramedics help a man with trouble breathing, then his neighbor nearly drowns in a hot tub while the paramedics do an IV on the first victim. LASD officer Vince is involved in a traffic accident which leaves one man dead and two injured, including Vince, who begins pointing his loaded gun at John. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) This episode went a long way to depict what can and does happen in the real world of medical treatment and emergencies. In many cases there is overkill when giving treatment, such as the situation with Dr. Morton and the hyperventilating patient. Then there is the case with the young boy, Randy, who is hit with a ball and receives delayed treatment, which ends up resulting in fatal consequences. The tension felt in the first situation, between Paramedics & Doctors, as the ramifications were discussed, was excellently done. Just how to resolve it, was not shown, as often happens in real life. Answers don't always come easily or quickly, in a tv series hour. In the second, we see all to often, what happens in the real world, when treatment is neglected and time is a factor. I feel that it was portrayed accurately that the Admitting Nurse was not intentional in her neglect. But it would need to be addressed, none the less. As Dr. Brackett stated, there was no excuse. It was interesting and honest to hear him note that as doctors, they expect a certain level of responsibility from their paramedics, and yet still, something of the same nature can happen in the hospital, full of doctors, who hold those paramedics accountable. The only thing not seen, is the devastation that took place as a result of the hospital's negligence; the discipline or firing of a nurse, or the lawsuit that was leveled against the hospital or doctors and staff involved. Needless to say, the full consequences were not seen by the time of the rolling of the final credits. This is one of the best episodes of the series, in my opinion. Because it showed, in some degree, the ugliness and tragedy of life as we must face it. When I see episodes like this, it makes me wish that the series had gone on for many more seasons than it did. Then again, maybe that is just my nostalgia talking! - by elbertmarti on IMDB Thoughts: We start with the paramedics returning late from a run which makes the Cap wonder and Johnny complains about Dr. Morton and his unusual use of IVs, and well, he and Roy are fed up. The first call takes the station to a man with back pain but Johnny and Roy are convinced he's faking it. Talking to Rampart, they get offered an IV and both paramedics look in disbelief at each other. But they do follow, yet at the hospital they speak first with Dixie and later with Dr. Brackett about it but so far nothing. Meanwhile, a man stumbles in with phosphorus burns on his arm what gets treated quickly, yet a young boy who got hit in the head by a baseball is not taken care of properly. It will have consequences. At 51, Cap, John and Roy discuss this over lunch while Cap simply says that the paramedics shouldn't yell at each other and better find a solution. The next call takes the station to a man with trouble breathing but it's more his wife, and again Roy and Johnny get ordered an IV by Dr. Morton. The man's neighbor is drowning and so the station has to help here as well. Dr. Brackett steps in and orders to bring both patients in. To Johnny and Roy's astonishment, their first victim is still on the floor and tells them about his new waterbed. Well, soon enough we have a heated discussion between the paramedics and Dr. Morton which Dr. Brackett leads into his office where he listens to all arguments and agrees with the paramedics. Though they are eyes and ears of the doctors, yet the decision is by the doctor in the end. The paramedics have to return to their job and Dr. Brackett gets the news that the young boy didn't make it. He's furious. Meanwhile, the station gets the last call to an auto accident where a police car is also involved. There's a Code F, one injured suspect and Vince who seems to be fine. While loading the patient into the ambulance, Johnny waits but Vince all of a sudden points his gun on him. They fight a bit, yet the crew helps Johnny fighting Vince off. It was a delayed reaction of his head injury. Back at 51, they say they had a hamburger and Johnny and Roy talk about it again. Roy says he wouldn't let it happen, yet Johnny argues it's better to be dumb. Easier to live. *rolls eyes* Some pics: As an extra: That's it, I think. Mix of Tumblr and the Net. Enjoy and see you tomorrow/today.
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Post by Tim on Sept 10, 2023 11:05:05 GMT -5
Nice banner.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 10, 2023 12:53:23 GMT -5
You could find several of those online from certain episodes. Here's the one I made yesterday: Used then some time later.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 10, 2023 16:27:57 GMT -5
And another episode done. We're coming slowly to the end. S06E18 Firehouse Quintet Summary: The Station 51 basketball team qualifies for the semi-finals. The paramedics rescue victims at a gas explosion. While at basketball practice, the firemen treat an injured gymnast. The night before the big game the firemen get very little sleep: they respond to a number of emergencies, including a workman trapped at a studio. — Anonymous (on IMDB) Thoughts: Uff, where to start. The guys are having a lazy day when Cap comes in saying that they made it to FD basketball semi-finals, out of sheer luck, I guess. *hehe* So, they want to begin to train but get a call to a gas explosion at a cafeteria where several people are trapped. They find them in the refrigerator and only one of them has to go to the hospital. There they let the doctors and Dixie that they made it to the semi-finals and Dr. Early lets them know that Mike Morton is a great basketballer. As Roy and Johnny turn to him for help, he refuses since they lost their game as well. Aw. The next day they start their practice and even get to help a fallen gymnast - until the squad comes. Discussing the strategy, they let Chet sit on the bench and well, the night before the big game they get very little sleep, engine and squad. They respond to several rescues, including one at a studio where a workman is trapped on a beam. Johnny climbs up while the others watch and hope for the best. Johnny and Roy just return and wanna fall into their beds when the next call comes in. So, right before shift change six very tired firemen try to sleep but a plumber disturbs them, so Cap decides - up to the gym in Chet's wagon which doesn't work all of a sudden and they all push it down. They all are warm by then and when they see their opponent, station 51 seems to lose hope. And for the first halftime it looks that way. Until Roy hurts his ankle and Chet gets in, having gained some miraculous basketball abilities which astonishes anyone. So, when Roy returns from the locker room, he's just baffled at the result and team 51 wins, thanks to Chet. Back the next day, the guys are preparing for the finals but Chet seems to have lost his magic here. Aw! Guest stars: Joanna Kerns as gymnast (credited as Joanne DeVerona) Wings Hauser as gymnast (not credited) Some pics: As an extra: This show has certainly some fun aspects and what the guys did. lol Enjoy and see you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Sept 10, 2023 18:03:10 GMT -5
Must have been her maiden name.
She later played Maggie Seaver on Growing Pains.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 11, 2023 10:28:40 GMT -5
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Post by Tim on Sept 11, 2023 11:03:14 GMT -5
I recognize one of those actors.
Harry Townes, who guested in the Star Trek TOS episode, Return Of The Archons.
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Post by Squad 51 on Sept 11, 2023 16:34:47 GMT -5
I see. Here we go again and it was just fun again. S06E19 The Boat Summary: Charlie stores his speedboat he's trying to sell at the station; the firemen decide to chip in to buy it. Roy & John are medi-vac'd via Coast Guard helicopter to rescue two boaters from Catalina Island. The firemen help a bookie who is having a heart attack trying to answer dozens of ringing phones, before Dr. Brackett and Dixie treat him. Later a lab explosion of Sodium azide starts a fire at Rampart, injuring several people, including Dixie, who burns herself. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) Thoughts: Charlie the mechanic stores his speedboat at the back of 51, ready to sell it. Immediately the firemen set out a discussion about it. The squad gets called to the Coast Guard to rescue two boaters, stranded on Catalina Island. The boat is disintegrated but the couple seem to be fine, except him. Returning to the station, Roy and Johnny find Cap and Chet in the boat and discussing their possibilities. Johnny and Chet dream about those while Cap has to talk with his wife and Roy with Joanne as well. However, the station gets a call to a man having a heart attack. His door is heavily secured and so Johnny has a hard time getting it open. Only with tools possible. Anyway, while Roy, Chet, Johnny and Marco work on the patient, Cap answers the still ringing phones and gets no reply obviously. Then Vince comes in and says that the police has been looking for this place for three months. And the fire department finds it. lol An unexpected visitor gets Vince's attention while the paramedics bring their patient to Rampart where Dr. Brackett orders no phones again. Back at 51, Chet comes up with the idea to co-own the boat and sell it to other firemen when they don't have time for it. Well, they play cards and Johnny seems to be winning all the time, hence cheating!? So, Cap comes up with drawing numbers and well, he's got 6, Marco 4, Mike 3, Chet 5, Roy 2 and Johnny 1. Ouch! Johnny and Roy then run for supplies to Rampart where they happen to hear an explosion after getting them. The down lab explodes and they call it in and immediately start to help. Dixie is injured as well but she helps anyway. Roy goes down first and find another victim, yet then Johnny follows, shutting down the fire. When Cap comes, he orders both of them to help at the hospital. Returning to the station, they find Charlie there towing the boat again and having come up with their idea, to sell it to others when not used. Marco, Cap, Johnny and Roy are confused then and how could this have happened? Well, it was Chet who babbled out his own idea. Double ouch. On a side note: I made 108 screenshots! Jesus. Some pics (and gif): Uff, I'll stop now better. Still funny to watch these guys. See you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Sept 11, 2023 23:18:17 GMT -5
Nice boat.
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