Decision, also known as Problem was filmed simultaneously with Adam 12's Lost and Found. During production, the cast of Emergency! filmed a few scenes for Adam 12. This is known as doing a cross-over and has been done on many other television shows. Both Adam 12 and Emergency! were produced by Universal Studios, and mostly the same crew, making the process simple.
This marked Michael Norell's first appearance as Captain Hank Stanley, who he would play for the remainder of the show's run.
DeSoto is debating a transfer to Station 98. In real life, L.A. County Fire Station 98 is located in the city of Bellflower, California and is not a brushfire station as it is described by Gage.
The bull's grunts and snorts were vocal effects made by an uncredited Candy Candido.
First appearance of Chet Kelly's trademark walrus mustache.