The series first episode begins where The gang of Engine Company 23 were selected to go to a once in a lifetime fireman's picnic but who will pay for the last minute tickets for that upcoming event? The crew responded to a possible man trapped on top of a crane at a construction site but the man couldn't hold on to the railing so the men had no choice but to bring in a life net in order to save him, also engine 23 responded to a three alarm fire at a high rise office buliding and saved a few people including Sonny's ex-girlfriend played by (Van Ark).

While doing their job at a prison, Ryerson and his firefighters are taken hostages.

Hank Myers is in terrible danger after the engine had responded to a rubbish fire and was trapped by a gang of bikers led by a vicious guy.

A dump truck is about to be destroyed by fire, our heroes must get there fast.

The firefighters must rescue a lad stuck in a heating duct system.

A crumbling manor is about to fal to pieces, the firefighters decide to save it.

A bowling alley fire may cause the destruction of the surrounding area.

A fire erupts in the restaurant in which fireman Caputo (Mike DeLano) is eating with his date.

The firemen rush to the aid of a child who has fallen into a hollow.

The firemen fight a museum fire where arson is suspected.

The firemen free racehorses from a burning stable.

The men of the engine co 23 must save the people trapped in a fashion show theatre ablaze.

Ryerson is hospitalized---leaving Company 23 in the hands of a tough young maverick.