Character Descriptions

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
John "Johnny"Roderick Gage	Aug.28th(Virgo)	Randolph Mantooth

Johnny grew up on ( presumably on his families) ranch. He is of Native American heritage, but anything else beyond that is unknown.
Prone to jealously when it comes to women and publicity. Also prone to accidents, stage fright and seasickness.
Suspected to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when it comes to something that interests him( Get Rich Quick schemes, and one upping Chet.)
His hobbies include: camping, photography, fishing, and every so often, sailing.
He has also been a model ( although the position was later filled by another "model"), basketball player, baseball player, musician, and has restored an old fire
engine, created his own poker game, and was on the track team in high school as well as high school newspaper editor.
His business endeavors include: owning and renting a boat, running a hot dog stand, opening a floor cleaning business, writing and producing a game show.
The only family that is known of is his Aunt.
Has been engaged twice;once on purpose (only she didn't agree) and once by accident, inside a movie theater when a girlfriend misinterpreted a hand squeeze.
Although mostly nurses, has been seen with reporters, stewardess's, and a deputy.
Worked at Station 10 (or was it 8's) as a firefighter/ "rescue man" until joining the paramedic program. After graduating was assigned to 51 with Roy DeSoto.
During the time he served at 51's, his idea's to help improve fire fighting/rescue missions include:
A tape recorder wired into the radio to record run's to improve the logbook, a foam bomb to help with fires, and a canvas spanner sleeve, although none of the ideas worked out.
Lost at the Firemen's Welfare Committee, but was on the Paramedic Advisory Committee.
Was seen on tv show's to raise awareness about fire fighting and the paramedic program.
Has caused Fires at the station, while attempting to repair a broken television. Was given an award for Performance Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty, but it was later revoked due to typist error.
Accused of stealing money from a heart attack victim, but was cleared of all charges when the real thief was found.
Occasionally emotionally involved with patients, and ss also the target of attack when it comes to Chet Kelly's practical joking.
Has suffered both minor and major injuries, while on and off duty

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Roy DeSoto	Nov.7th(Scorpio)	Kevin Tighe

Roy grew up in L.A, and lived near a fire station. He had his tonsils removed as a child, but then they grew back. Went to Norwalk high school where he was on the swim team and was in a barbershop quartet. Almost got his pilot's license, but didn't complete the last hour. Married to wife, Joanne.
Hobbies include: Fishing, picking winning racehorses, pottery, and working on the old engine that he and partner, John Gage, bought.
Has gone along with Gage's business attempts, that include the floor cleaning business ( that was really his idea), owning and renting the boat, and, eventually, the hot dog stand. At Johnny's urging, he bought a house (only to have it bought out from under him). Has become emotionally involved with a patient twice,
when he agreed to help with a woman's plants, and when he took in a boy whose father was in an accident.
Has children (boy and girl,Chris and the name of his daughter is unknown) and has a mother in the area, Harriet.

Roy has spent time in the service before joining the Firefighter's Academy. Was one of the fist six paramedic's to complete the program.
Also lost on the Welfare Committee, but was on the Paramedic Advisory Committee.
Was accused of hitting a pedestrian while on a run, but was later cleared of all charges.
Has also been accused of stealing money from a victim with Gage, but those charges were also dropped.Has suffered both minor and major injuries.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Capt.Henry "Hank" Stanley	Unknown	Mike Norell

Married for some years,
Henry (Hank) suffers paranoia from his engineer days when he reportedly burned his Captain's hat.
It was stated among co-workers as a "simple case of arson."
His Captain at that time, McConnikee, was later promoted, and now is Stanley's Chief.
Has suffered both minor and major injuries, both on-off duty.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Chester "Chet" B.Kelly	Unknown	Tim Donnelly

Has a grandfather in New York as a subway worker, and a sister in the area. Served in the army. Prone to causing havoc around the station, especially
when it comes to his pigeon (Johnny).
His hobby is collecting barbed wire.
Favorite movies-"Terror in the library" and "The Thing That Ate The World."
Isn't married, but sometimes dates the same kind of women John does.
Like Gage, has gone overboard on occasion. Has suffered both minor and major injuries both on/off duty.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Marco Lopez	Unknown	Marco Lopez

Is single, and his hobbies are working with tin. Is the station's favorite cook (besides Stoker, and I'm still looking into that).
Has had injuries on the job, and is ( I like to think )somewhat of a sidekick to Chet.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Mike Stoker	Unknown	Mike Stoker

Worked as a engineer for Station 51.Is believed to be unmarried.
Although he makes great fired chicken and spaghetti, his cooking may be just as good or even better than Lopez.
Has no reported injuries either on or off duty.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Dixie McCall	Unknown	Julie London

Has been engaged, although never married, Dixie is the head nurse at Rampart General Hospital.
Only family mentioned is a brother who makes baskets out of peach pits.
Has suffered minor and major injuries, one of which caused problems for a surprise birthday party the paramedics planed for her.
She ( supposedly ) also worked in a M.A.S.H. unit before coming to work in L.A.

NAME	D.O.B	ACTOR
Dr.Kelly "Kel" Brackett	Unknown	Robert Fuller

Although his father wanted him to become a lawyer, Kel attended John Hopkin's to become a docter.
Has been seen in fights with patents (both physical and verbal), and is sometimes aided by Dr.Early. Has suffered Minor and major injuries.
He and Dixie dated for a short period. Hobbies include tennis.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Dr.Joe Early	Unkown	Bobby Troupe

Works as a neurosurgeon at Rampart and treats mostly children. Has been reported he was an intern of Kel's.
Has been a patient at Rampart when he underwent heart bypass surgery. Has a weakness for Stanley's Clam chowder.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Dr.Mike Morton	Unknown	Ron Pinkard

We don't know much about of Mike, but he has spent both internship and residency at Rampart.
Also has a horrible bedside manner and pokes at Gage for no reason (i.e-"virus" after John and Roy are called in to Rampart for examinations).
Also played basketball.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Boot	unkown	Boot the Dog

Boot is an old mutt that appeared in one episode and then left with a hook and ladder truck, then came back.
Is emotional and gets his feelings hurt when his affection isn't met with his owners.

NAME:	D.O.B	ACTOR
Henry	Unknown	Henry the Dog

Henry appeared on the Station's sofa and never left. Has been known to steal doughnuts out of peoples hands.