Lorne Greene
Battalion Chief Joe Rorchek
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1981
Code Red
Season 1
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Episode 190 min1981-09-20
Pilot
As Joe Rorchek investigates a series of arson fires that occupy his firefighter sons, their unit also copes with the introduction of their first female crew member.
Episode 260 min1981-11-01
A Saved Life
The battalion intends to give a boy a citation for his help with fires. But those plans are on hold when it's discovered the lad is the one who has been setting the blazes.
Episode 360 min1981-11-08
Death of a Fireman
Joe gives away bride Constance to firefighter Charlie Bowers. The newlyweds' world is shattered when Charlie is fatally injured. Ted, the best man, takes Charlie's death very badly and freezes during a subsequent incident.
Episode 460 min1981-11-15
Dark Fire
An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.
Episode 560 min1981-11-22
The Little Girl Who Cried Fire
Danny learns that a young woman in his class is having dreams about some recent fires with details very accurate. The situation takes a twist when the visions start featuring Danny.
Episode 660 min1981-11-29
Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)
An imperious director wants Danny to star in his film, while ignoring a fire code inspection warning that his old studio lot is a firetrap.
Episode 760 min1981-12-06
Fireworks
A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.
Episode 860 min1981-12-13
Framed by Fire
Danny finds out that his old gang is being framed for arson by their rivals. While trying to help Danny finds himself trapped in a blaze with members of the group responsible for the fires.
Episode 960 min1982-01-03
From One Little Spark
Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.
Episode 1060 min1982-01-10
Wildfire
A rural pipeline leaking toxic chemicals forces the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a barn where a young girl refuses to abandon a mare about to foal.
Episode 1160 min1982-01-17
My Life Is Yours
After a religious family's rented home burns down by accident, their adopted son convinces himself that it was arson and seeks revenge against the innocent landlord.
Episode 1260 min1982-01-31
Happy Birthday
Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.
Episode 1360 min1982-02-07
Revenge
The Rorcheck family finds themselves at odds with fellow firefighters when they befriend a crippled former colleague. The problem is he blames Ted that injured him.
Episode 1460 min1982-02-14
Burnout
Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.
Episode 1560 min1982-02-21
Trapped by Time
Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.
Episode 1660 min1982-02-28
Trial by Fire
A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.
Episode 1760 min1982-03-14
Riddle in the Flames
A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.
Episode 1860 min1982-03-21
No Escape
A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.
Episode 1960 min1982-07-11
Fire Below
An old mining site that has filled up with toxic waste is hidden from view. When it suddenly collapses Joe, Haley and Danny are trapped and their lives in danger. The crew struggles to rescue them.
Episode 20
Land of Make Believe
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Episode 21
Episode 21
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