by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Returning from a fishing trip, Roy (Kevin Tighe), John (Randolph Mantooth) and Chet (Tim Donnelly) find themselves back on the job even before they return to Rampart. Driving through a remote stretch of land, the three firefighters come across a burning car, in which three joyriding teenagers are trapped. While rescuing the trio, John is bitten by a rattlesnake--and before he can call the hospital for medical backup, he loses his walkie-talkie.
