VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-11
“The series helped introduce the public to paramedics and emergency medicine, inspiring countless individuals to pursue careers in EMS and firefighting,”
Mantooth's family · said 2026-07-10 · reported 2026-07-11
Mantooth's family issued a statement Friday noting that the show changed how first responders were seen on TV.
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