Is Emergency! appropriate for children?

# Emergency! Parental Guide "Emergency!" follows firefighters and paramedics responding to various accidents and medical crises across Los Angeles. While the show contains moderate action and emergency situations that might be intense for younger children, there's no profanity, violence, or sexual content. It's generally appropriate for older children who can handle realistic emergency scenarios without becoming frightened.

What age is Emergency! suitable for?

Our verdict for Emergency! is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Emergency! safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1972

Rating

TV-G

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.

Cast

Robert Fuller

Kelly Brackett

Julie London

Dixie McCall

Bobby Troup

Joe Early

Randolph Mantooth

John Gage

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

A live-action drama from the 1970s with natural pacing and realistic scenarios, though the emergency subject matter and occasional sirens may be more intense than typical toddler programming.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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