This episode contains a segment where a family is accidentally subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning. Just a month before in real life, Randolph Mantooth, aka Johnny Gage, almost died from carbon monoxide poising due to a faulty furnace in his home. Mantooth tells of this experience on an Archive of American Television video, which can be found on YouTube, where he discusses becoming a real paramedic.
The character who gives firefighters the front door key of the residence is played by Carol Worthington. She is not listed anywhere in the credits.
One of the previous roles Dawn Lyn is most known for is that of Dodie Douglas, the stepdaughter of Steve Douglas, Fred McMurray's character on "My Three Sons." Ronne Troup, daughter of Bobby Troup, was a regular in that series' final three seasons.
As Roy is helping the smoke inhalation victim, a 9-panel set light can be seen reflected in the side of the truck.
At least, fourteenth time Dispatcher is seen & heard.