Sound Beach, N.Y. — July 11 — The Sound Beach Fire Department, located at 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach, NY 11789, acknowledged the enduring impact of Johnny Gage, the firefighter-paramedic character in the television series Emergency!. The show raised public awareness of contemporary emergency medical services and introduced many viewers to the close collaboration between firefighters and paramedics.

The show emphasized the value of teamwork during emergency responses and inspired many members of the fire and EMS community to pursue professions in public safety. While encouraging younger generations to learn about the program's impact on the profession, the department observed that longtime responders continued to remember its legacy.