CBS to jump on the first-responder procedural drama bandwagon with Miami-based Rescue: MIA

Deadline

As Deadline notes, CBS is the only major network without a first-responder drama. Fox has 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star, NBC has Chicago Fire and ABC has Station 19. NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen will serve as an executive producer on Rescue: MIA. 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star vet Juan Carlos Coto will write thes series, based on a story co-written with NCIS: Los Angeles, Station 19 and Chicago Fire director James Hanlon. "Somewhat in the vein of CBS’ juggernaut Blue Bloods, Rescue: MIA revolves around a legendary family of first responders that works together to rescue the citizens of Miami from emergencies and disasters, even as long-buried secrets threaten to tear apart their familial bonds," according to Deadline, which adds: "Hanlon was a NYC firefighter on the ground during and in the aftermath of 9/11, and his documentary film 9/11 won a Peabody Award as well as two Emmys."