Ep 9. Hochexplosiv

Police Rescue season 4 episode 9, "Hochexplosiv," follows the team of the NSW Police Rescue Squad as they respond to a series of dangerous situations across Sydney.

The episode opens with a car accident on a busy highway, where a man has become trapped in his vehicle. The team, led by Sergeant Steve "Mickey" McClintock (Gary Sweet), quickly go to work using hydraulic cutters and air bags to free the man and transport him safely to hospital. Meanwhile, Senior Constable Georgia Rattray (Sonia Todd) and Constable Sophia Szacki (Marshall Napier) are called to a domestic dispute where a woman has been physically assaulted by her husband. Despite the man's aggression, the officers are able to detain him and bring him in for questioning.

As the day progresses, the team receives a call about an explosion at a chemical plant in the city's outskirts. Upon arrival, they discover that several barrels containing hazardous chemicals have caught fire, putting the surrounding area at risk. McClintock and his team work to contain the blaze and evacuate nearby residents while also attempting to prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby fuel depot. The situation becomes even more urgent when they learn that a worker is still trapped inside the plant.

Back at the police station, Senior Sergeant Karen Miller (Tammy MacIntosh) receives a distress call from a group of teenagers who have become stranded on a rock ledge by the rising tide. Using a helicopter and ropes, she and her team attempt to rescue the teens before they are swept away by the ocean.

As the day draws to a close, the team is called to a high-rise apartment complex where an elderly resident has accidentally set his kitchen on fire. Despite his protests, the officers are able to safely evacuate the man and the other tenants from the building.

"Hochexplosiv" is an action-packed episode that highlights the diverse range of challenges faced by the Police Rescue Squad. From car accidents to chemical fires to cliff climbs, the team must use their skills and expertise to ensure the safety of everyone involved. As always, the show features strong performances from its talented ensemble cast and showcases the thrilling and dangerous work of emergency responders.