9-1-1 FOX TV Show Important Facts
- Origins – Co-creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear came up with the concept of following first responders in high pressure emergency situations.
- Casting – Angela Bassett was the first actor cast as LAPD patrol sergeant Athena Grant. Peter Krause later joined as firefighter captain Bobby Nash.
- Locations – Filmed on location in Los Angeles to authentically portray the city from the Santa Monica Pier to the Arts District.
- Format – Fast-paced episodic storytelling follows both the responders on the job and in their personal lives.
- Stunts – The cast performs extensive stunt training for scenes like rappelling down buildings and rescuing crash victims.
- Reception – Premiere became Fox’s highest rated debut in two years with over 10 million viewers tuning in.
- Realism – Works closely with real LAFD firefighters to accurately portray firefighting and rescue protocols.