SAF3 explained
| Alt Name: | Rescue 3 |
| Genre: | Action-drama |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 20 |
| Location: | South Africa |
| Cinematography: | Stuart Asbjornsen |
| Runtime: | 43 min |
| Channel: | Syndication |
SAF3 (pronounced "Safe"), also known by its working title Rescue 3, is a syndicated American action-drama television series following the daily challenges of the S(Sea), A(Air), and F(Fire) divisions of the Malibu Fire Department. This series consists of 20 episodes that originally ran during the 2013–14 season.
Although this series originated in the United States and is set in California, it was filmed in South African locations such as Cape Town and Camps Bay Beach.
The series received financing from Emmett/Furla Films and Envision Entertainment.[1] Gregory Bonann created the show.[2]
The Star said "the drama is a modern day Baywatch which stars a blend of local and international actors".[3] Cape Argus stated, "SAF3 is a heart-warming series, where the trials and tribulations of the key characters, married with dedication to their jobs, forms the foundation of the drama."[4]
Cast
- Dolph Lundgren as Captain John Eriksson, team leader
- J. R. Martinez as Alfonso Rivera, paramedic firefighter
- Texas Battle as Texas Daly, water rescuer[5]
- Katie Meehan as Charley Frazer, rookie lifeguard
- Lydia Hull as Lily Maddox, firefighter
- Jocelyn Osorio as Graciela Vega, field medic
- Danielle Anderson as Kacie West, John's daughter
- Karl Thaning as Jared Taylor, a pilot
- Pia Lamberg as Heather, a lifeguard
- Chris Fisher as Bryce Elliott, a lifeguard
- Travis Burns as Chase Robertson, a lifeguard
Recurring
References
- News: Goldberg . Lesley . 2012-10-08 . Dolph Lundgren Action Series 'Rescue 3' to Premiere in Fall 2013 . . 2023-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230905072113/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/dolph-lundgren-rescue-3-tribune-377285/ . 2023-09-05 .
- News: Biles . Jan . 2014-02-22 . K-State grad stars in 'SAF3' television series. Lydia Hull plays firefighter in action-packed show . . 2023-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230905072234/https://www.cjonline.com/story/lifestyle/around-town/2014/02/22/k-state-grad-stars-saf3-television-series/16679189007/ . 2023-09-05 .
- News: 2015-04-06 . Bold star ready for Battle in Camps Bay . . 2023-09-05 . https://archive.today/20230905072541/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/15488BDAB55B1690&f=basic . 2023-09-05 .
- News: 2013-11-14 . Dolph rescues small-screen viewing . . 2023-09-05 . https://archive.today/20230905073001/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/14A12E1E9E9AC338&f=basic . 2023-09-05 .
- News: 2013-11-14 . This hunk will have TV viewers glued to the screen . . 2023-09-05 . https://archive.today/20230905072858/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/14A12E1EAC28E2C8&f=basic . 2023-09-05 .
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