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TIL that a TV show in the mid-1970s (Emergency!, which ran from 1972 through 1977) was notably impactful on encouraging the growth of EMS systems across the United States. Prior to this era, ambulances, which had been available for decades, were only able to provide basic first aid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency!#Impact_on_emergency_medical_services
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