First In
Chronicled by actor and singer, Tyrese Gibson, FIRST IN, is a 10-episode half-hour original series that delves into the lives of Compton's firefighters and paramedics as they try to balance the high stress of a gruesome work schedule and family life.
- 2008-2009
- 1 season
- BET
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Reality
Chronicled by actor and singer, Tyrese Gibson, FIRST IN, is a 10-episode half-hour original series that delves into the lives of Compton's firefighters and paramedics as they try to balance the high stress of a gruesome work schedule and family life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Straight Outta Compton
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 21 mins
Meet the brave firefighters of the Compton City Fire Department and follow along as they are the first to respond to emergency calls. Watch them race against time to save lives when a plane crashes into a local home, critically injuring its residents. The plane also spills fuel and natural gas into the surrounding areas, creating a ticking time-bomb that could destroy the entire block.
Episode 2
Firefighter First, Father Second
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 21 mins
The Compton City firefighters must respond to a disturbing range of life-threatening situations. They attempt to save the life of a motorcycle accident victim and a man wounded by gunshot, among others. As they risk their lives to be heroes in their profession, they must weigh the toll that takes on their families at home.
Episode 3
Chain of Command
Wed, Oct 7, 2009 21 mins
Marcus, a rookie firefighter, fights a debilitating flu in order to show up for his shift. But when he nearly goes down in the field with exhaustion and dehydration, his superiors question his judgment. They warn him he's not only risking his own life, but those of his fellow fire fighters as well. The Chiefs must ask themselves if Marcus has what it takes to make it as a firefighter.
Episode 4
The Two Families
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 21 mins
When a red flag warning is issued, the firefighters at the end of their 72 hour shifts are not able to go home as planned. Instead, they must stay on call to respond to emergencies, causing tension with officers and their families back at home. Meanwhile, chaos unfolds after a fatal car crash when a violent driver tries to flee the scene, leaving the firefighters with two life-threatening situations to address.
Episode 5
On Edge and on Notice
Wed, Oct 21, 2009 21 mins
Salazar is frustrated about a warning he received from the chief for insubordination. But while out in the field responding to a call he realizes the rewards of his job make it worth holding onto. Across town, other officers must respond to a call about a pedestrian. He was gravely injured by a car while a loved one watched on helpless and in horror.
Episode 6
D.O.A.
Wed, Oct 28, 2009 21 mins
In one of the most emotionally taxing days on the job, the Compton Firefighters must respond to several grisly calls where the victim is dead on arrival. To cap off the stressful day, they are called in to help a pregnant teenager. She is unable to make it to the hospital in the last stages of labor.
Episode 7
Gangs
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 21 mins
The firefighters must respond to several calls about gang violence. Battalion Chief Marcel does some community outreach to let local teens know about the fire department's Explorer Program. The program is aimed at offering a positive alternative to the street life. Meanwhile, tensions rise between rookie Wilson and hardcore veteran Salazar. Wilson seeks the advice of other firefighters for how best to handle the situation.
Episode 8
Rookies
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 21 mins
The pressure is on for the rookie firefighters to prove that they are up to the challenges before them. Meanwhile, gang violence hits perilously close to home as a man is shot only a block away from the fire department.
Episode 9
911 What's Your Emergency
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 21 mins
As first responders to medical traumas as well as fires, the Compton City Fire Fighters must respond to a huge variety of situations. Meanwhile, they feel their resources being taxed. "Frequent flyer" citizens call with non-emergency situations, tying up valuable equipment and trained professionals for calls that seem outside the call of duty.
Episode 10
The Past, Present and Future
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 21 mins
The firefighters reap the rewards of a job well done and face consequences for their actions. Some receive the good news of a promotion and others must deal with the possibility of discipline from above. Marcel also gets the opportunity to bring his two worlds together. He gets to throw a birthday celebration for his two sons. The celebration is short lived due to angry citizens in Compton. They witness a man beaten and thrown to the hot asphalt by the Compton Sheriffs Department.