Between the times that "Marcus Welby, M.D." first put up his shingle and the doctors over at County General Hospital started working in the "ER," the brave paramedics of "Emergency!" helped save lives on television each week. Although these professionals have become an established and necessary part of the medical community, when this show debuted in 1972, the use of paramedics was still in the experimental stage in most parts of the country. Thanks to a bit of legislation called "The Wedsworth-Townsend Act," however, Los Angeles made the paramedic program permanent; other states and counties soon followed suit.

"Emergency!" focused on Johnny Gage (*Randolph Mantooth*) and Roy DeSoto (*Kevin Tighe*), two paramedics who worked for the Los Angeles County Fire Department as part of Squad 51. Just like medical corpsmen on the battlefield, Gage and DeSoto went to accident sites, helping keep victims alive until they could be brought to Rampart Hospital. In some cases, Gage and DeSoto found themselves in awkward situations, such as helping a girl who got her toe stuck in a bathtub faucet. Other episodes covered some pretty grim emergencies, including a light airplane crash and a young boy overdosing on pills. At one point, Gage and DeSoto even made an appearance in an episode of the police drama "Adam-12," which was produced by the same company as their show.

"Emergency!" also made the crucial distinction between doctors and paramedics. At each accident site, Gage and DeSoto made sure to call Rampart Hospital for medical guidance from the doctor on duty. In one episode, an overeager, rookie paramedic gets the team in trouble because he started treating an injury victim without speaking to a doctor first.

This show, which lasted about seven seasons on NBC, took the paramedics all over Los Angeles County. At times, Gage and DeSoto were treating victims in the middle of a forest or near the top of a skyscraper. "Emergency!" is classic medical television and, if you are injured in the outdoors without a medical kit, hope that Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto are the first ones on the scene.

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If you're venturing into Canada to discover the beauty and majesty of Yukon territory, days of trekking and camping may be part of the trip's itinerary. The Yukon territories are brimming with adventure, which make them an ideal place to take in the wilderness and enjoy the fresh mountain air.

You'll find dozens of hiking and backpacking treks around the Yukon trails, and some even have relics from the Klondike Gold Rush. No matter how much backcountry experience you have, you'll need to pack for survival as you trek through the valleys and mountains. Stock up on these survival basics to get you through Yukon territory:

Compass - make the most of your adventure and stick to the trails with a compass. This simple tool will keep you on the right track day or night and save you from losing focus on the trek.

Weather navigator - while the temperatures and climate remain fairly steady throughout the seasons in Yukon territory, you may encounter storms and inclement weather. Keep track of the weather with the Brunton Nomad V2 Pro; it features a built-in barometer and also gives direction readings when it becomes impossible to see the trail ahead of you.

Handheld lantern - you'll need a lantern to guide the way when the sun disappears from view, and the Black Diamond Apollo Lantern will help you stay on course. Pick up some rechargeable batteries and an extra battery pack for longer trips.

Medical kit - treat those scrapes and bruises with bandages and antibacterial spray to avoid infection. You're likely to get a few scars and bruises on your trip, so pack the Ultralight Adventure Medical Kit to manage any trauma or wounds on the trip. The kit also includes a splinter picker, antihistamine and a complete wound irrigation system - a must for those long days trekking through the forests and caves.

*Sleeping bag*s - when you're settling in for an overnight stay in the Yukon, stay warm and toasty with an insulated sleeping bag. Temperatures can drop below freezing each night during the Fall and Winter season, so you'll need a durable and well insulated bag to keep you warm. ThePhantom sleeping bags are one of several baffle-construction bags that will let you snooze in comfort.