Broadcast from 2004 to 2011, the series aired 93 episodes over seven seasons, plus 11 additional mini-episodes.
It is commonly listed under various names online, including "Rescue Me 2.5",[5] "Special Presentation", "Courageous Men" and "Comedy Short".
A series of 10 five-minute shorts were released in 2008 to bridge the gap between seasons 4 and 5.
In addition to airing on FX, the shorts were made available on various video websites, including Hulu and Crackle.
As Tommy attends a hearing that will determine his future as a firefighter, Mike is talked into buying a bar and black Shawn is revealed to be dating Colleen, upsetting Tommy.