From the creators and executive producers of The Job comes Rescue Me , a dramedy that centers on the inner workings of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world.
The show focuses on Tommy Gavin, the senior firefighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with the stresses and fears of his job as well the separation from his wife Janet. Tommy moves into a house across the street from her to stay close to their three children and keep an eye on her. The stresses and fears of his job are manifested through conversations with his dead cousin Jimmy Keefe, a former firefighter, as well as the haunting memories of people he has watched perish on the job.
The remaining heroes of Ladder 62 include Chief Jerry Reilly who, despite being called "The Good Chief," has a serious gambling problem and bets on everything, even Tommy's divorce. Sean Garrity is a young, handsome guy who is easier to look at than hold a conversation with. Franco Rivera, a cocky, Puerto Rican ladies man, is Tommy's confidant who lives life in the fast lane. Lt. Kenny "Lou" Shea is a man's man who secretly writes poetry and uses it as a way to release his emotional frustrations. Mike Silletti, "the probie," is subject to numerous initiation pranks as he starts his career as a firefighter.
Theme Song :
"C'Mon C'Mon" by The Von Bondies
Awards & Nominations :
2005 Golden Globe Award Nominee - Best Actor in a Drama Series: Denis Leary
2005 TCA Award Nominee-Outstanding Achievement in Drama & Outstanding New Program of the Year
2005 Satellite Award Nominee- Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama
Denis Leary, Outstanding DVD Release of a Television Show, Outstanding Television Series, Drama
2005 Satellite Award- Best Ensemble: Television
2005 Visionary Award- Jim Serpico
2006 Satellite Award Nominee- Best Actor in a Series, Drama Denis Leary & Best Television Series, Drama
2006 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series Storyline Denis Leary
2006 Emmy Award Nominee- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Denis Leary
2007 Satellite Award Nominee- Best Actor in a Series, Drama Denis Leary
2007 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series, Multi-Episode Storyline Denis Leary
2007 Golden Reel Award Nomiee- Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects and Foley for Television - Short Form
Eileen Horta (supervising sound editor) Mark Cleary (sound designer) James Bailey (foley artist) Damien Smith (foley artist) Kevin McCullough (sound editor) Ashley Harvey (sound editor) For episode "Devil".
2007 Gracie Allen Award- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Marisa Tomei
2007 Emmy Nominee-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Denis Leary
2007 Artios Award-Best Dramatic Episodic Casting Julie Tucker
2008 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline Tatum O'Neal
2008 Emmy Nominee- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Charles Durning
Series finale: The guys at 62 Truck struggle to pick up the pieces and move on following a major fire. At the Fire Academy, meanwhile, a new batch of probies hear a familiar speech from a new leader
Colleen and Black Shawn wed, but the day's glow becomes an inferno when a major fire breaks out
Lou delivers Tommy's letters to Sheila and Janet behind Tommy's back. And "Francostein" runs a tight firehouse as Lou's interim replacement. Then he gets an opportunity to test his leadership skills on a call.
Tommy crosses an emotional line with Sheila and lures Lou into a psychological trap after he visits Ground Zero with the guys. Meanwhile, Franco challenges Lou's authority at the firehouse; and Sheila makes Colleen an of...
The fallout from Tommy's 9/11 interview hits like a ton of bricks, and reporter Pam Keppler begins probing Tommy's personal life as well, which promises to bode ill for everyone in 62 Truck. So Needles proposes "to fight...
Tommy's 9/11 interview airs, with predictably combustible results; Sean goes out with Emily (Cody Horn), the bridal-shop clerk; Kelly gets the results of her blood test; and preparations for Black Shawn and Colleen's wed...
Colleen gets some sage advice from Mike and makes an offer to Teddy that Tommy is not likely to like; Tommy tells Kelly about the ghosts in his life and makes an offer to Lou, who also gets a stiff dose of tough love fro...
Tommy responds emotionally when he learns about a 9/11 documentary featuring Jimmy Keefe. He also runs into Kelly (Maura Tierney), who has disquieting news. Meanwhile, Lou faces his FDNY physical with trepidation (and a ...
The seventh (and final) season begins with Tommy's family life being shaken up by Sheila and the pregnant Janet, who are now best friends. ("We bonded," Sheila says.) Meanwhile, Black Shawn wants to take his relationship...
Summary: Season 6 finale: Tommy and Sheila try to adjust to life after a tragedy. Tommy also struggles to budget his time, and the guys find a new pickup ploy
Summary: When headquarters shuts down the house, the crew formulates a makeshift response to a nearby call; a face from the past stirs Tommy and Janet's emotions as their date begins to unravel.
Summary: Tommy loses his nerve when a young driver's recklessness reminds him of his daughter's new lifestyle; after a meeting fails to put Colleen on the wagon, Tommy is forced to pursue a more aggressive method to get...
Summary: A vision of the afterlife leaves Tommy shaken as he tries to reconnect with his friends and family; the crew's fate hangs in the balance when the department decides to cut costs.
