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1972 Dodge Squad 51 Replica from the TV Show EMERGENCY! Rental Added in Maine

Taxi Cab Rental is spotlighting the 1972 Dodge Squad 51 Replica from the TV Show EMERGENCY! through the USA Movie Cars network. The vehicle sits in WILTON, Maine, where crews can reach it for shoots across the state. This replica draws from a real 1972 Dodge D-300 that once served the Alna Fire Department before the body from an original paramedic rescue unit was added.

Spotlight on this 1972 Dodge Squad 51 Replica from the TV Show EMERGENCY!

The truck carries a red exterior and black interior with two doors. Its cab shows low miles and holds the compartments that once carried vintage rescue gear donated from across the country. The rescue body itself traveled from long-term storage in California to Maine, where it was fitted to create the familiar Squad 51 profile from the 1970s series.

Producers notice the period details first. The truck supplies authentic 1970s fire-and-rescue texture without needing further modification for many scenes. Its two-door cab and utility body give clear visual cues that place a shot in that decade, whether the camera lingers on the exterior or moves inside the compartments.

Taxi Cab Rental and the Maine Picture Car Market

Taxi Cab Rental works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with vehicles already located in Maine. The network lists the Dodge in WILTON, Maine, so location managers and picture-car coordinators can search Maine picture car rental options without starting from scratch. USA Movie Cars partners with state sites such as Maine Picture Cars to keep local inventory visible to crews filming in the region.

This approach helps productions that need a 1970s rescue vehicle on short notice. When a script calls for period emergency equipment in New England, the truck in WILTON, Maine, offers a ready option that avoids long-distance transport. Maine film car and Maine movie car searches now surface the listing directly through the shared network.

History of the 1972 Dodge Squad 51 Replica from the TV Show EMERGENCY!

The replica began with a 1972 Dodge D-300 purchased from the Alna Fire Department in Maine. An original paramedic rescue body was located on the West Coast after sitting unused for more than fifteen years. Crews removed the body from storage and drove it back east, where it was mounted to the Maine-sourced cab.

The resulting truck matches the Squad 51 appearance from the 1970s television series. The original show vehicle remains on display at the LA County Fire Museum, and the replica stands apart from that collection. The project focused on preserving the look and equipment layout of that era rather than creating a new custom build.

Maine Picture Car Rental Uses

Crews filming period scenes set in the 1970s can place the truck in background or foreground shots that require rescue or emergency vehicles. Its red paint and compartment layout supply quick visual shorthand for that decade without additional set dressing.

Still photographers and music-video directors use the truck for static or slow-moving shots that emphasize vintage equipment and color. Event planners and branded-content teams have brought similar classic trucks to corporate gatherings or promotional shoots where a 1970s fire-rescue presence adds texture. The vehicle works equally well for establishing shots of small-town Maine streets or for interior close-ups that highlight period radios and tools.

Book This 1972 Dodge Squad 51 Replica from the TV Show EMERGENCY! Today

View the full listing and contact details at the USA Movie Cars page. Productions ready to move forward can call 602-882-2705 or email [email protected] to discuss dates and requirements.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors, background talent, or on-camera performers can reach the sister company Maine Actors at https://maineactors.com for local options and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide talent.

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