Rescue Heroes (TV series)
Rescue Heroes is a Canadian animated television series produced by Nelvana. Based on the Fisher-Price toy line of the same name, the TV series tracks the adventures of a team of emergency responders who rescue people from various disasters.
The series premiered in Canada on Teletoon on October 2, 1999 and ran for three seasons, concluding on November 18, 2003 with the film. In the US, the show aired its first season on CBS as part of the CBS Kidshow from 1999 to 2000, and the second and third seasons on Kids' WB from 2001 to 2003, under the title Rescue Heroes: Global Response Team. The 2003 was based on the TV series.
Overview
Rescue Heroes centers on a group of rescue personnel who aim to save lives around the world from both natural and man-made disasters.The headquarters, also known as the Mountain Action Command Center, is where team leader Billy Blazes, along with team members Wendy Waters, Jake Justice, Jack Hammer, Ariel Flyer, and Rocky Canyon, reside. Calls for help come into the command center through Warren Waters, the director and chief dispatcher of the Rescue Heroes.
The TV series aims to show how to handle emergency situations, as well as how to deal with personal issues, such as disagreements. At the end of most episodes the Rescue Heroes would give safety tips and discuss how to handle the conflict presented in the episode. The episode would then usually conclude with the motto "Think like a Rescue Hero, think safe."
Characters
Main
- Billy Blazes - Billy, a firefighter hailing from Quebec, is the leader of the Rescue Heroes who helped choose the other members of the team. He has a younger brother named Bobby, as well as a father. Billy had an uneasy relationship with his father. This was because Bobby chose to become a firefighter like Billy, instead of being a construction worker like his father. It was revealed in the episode "Flashback to Danger" that Billy was chosen to be a Rescue Hero after saving a group of children trapped in a carnival ride that was set ablaze.
- Wendy Waters - Wendy, a firefighter, is effectively the second-in-command. Her father, Warren, is a Rescue Hero who works at a space station. It was through a news report about a factory being set ablaze that lead to her being chosen to try out for the Rescue Heroes.
- Jake Justice - Jake, a police officer, was chosen to try out for the Rescue Heroes when he caught a wanted criminal after a televised car chase that made national headlines. It is revealed in the reboot that he has a relative named Sky Justice.
- Richmond "Rocky" Canyon - Rocky, a mountain climbing specialist, is the youngest member of the Rescue Heroes. When Billy had once considered quitting the Rescue Heroes it was ultimately Rocky, through an audition video, who convinced him to stay, cementing Billy's decision to hire Rocky. The episode "Twister" revealed that his hometown is in Oklahoma, and that his father had died.
- Ariel Flyer - Ariel, a bilingual flight and wildlife specialist, was once a stunt pilot who had a rival named Avery Ator. However, Avery's lack of concern for safety has led to Ariel rescuing him on two occasions.
- Jack Hammer - Jack, a construction worker hailing from Texas, was originally a contractor hired to build the Rescue Heroes base of operations, but had saved a fellow construction worker in a crane accident. Because of this, he was given the opportunity to try out for the Rescue Heroes. Jack has a younger sister named Jill, who is a member of the Texas Fire Brigade.
Minor
- Aiden Assist - Paramedic.
- Al Pine - Arctic Rescue Specialist.
- Ben Choppin - Lumberjack.
- Bill Barker - Ground Patrol Specialist and K-9 Unit.
- Bob Buoy - Scuba Diver and Submarine Operator.
- Bob Sled - Arctic Rescue Specialist and Snowmobile Operator.
- Brandon Irons - Cowboy.
- Captain Cuffs - Police Captain.
- Cliff Hanger - Birdwing Operator and Hang glider.
- Gil Gripper - Scuba Diver and Jet Ski Operator.
- Hal E. Copter - Heli-pack Operator.
- Kenny Ride - Bicycle Police Officer.
- Matt Medic - Physician.
- Maureen Biologist - Ocean Rescue Specialist and Safety Diver.
- Pat Pending - Chief Equipment Designer of the Rescue Heroes.
- Perry Chute - Parachuter.
- Rip Rockefeller - Construction Worker and Mountaineer.
- Rock Miner - Safety Spelunker.
- Roger Houston - Astronaut and Communications Officer.
- Sam Sparks - Firefighter.
- Sandy Beach - Lifeguard and Surfing Specialist.
- Sergeant Siren - Police Sergeant.
- Seymour Wilde - Animal Wrangler.
- Warren Waters - Director and Chief Dispatcher; also the father of Wendy Waters.
- Willy Stop - Traffic Officer and Crowd Control Specialist.
Episodes
Pilot (1998)
Season 1 (1999–2000)
Season 2 (2001)
Season 3 (2002)
Reboot
On April 16, 2019, Fisher-Price rebooted the Rescue Heroes series exclusively for YouTube. Each five minute episode aired on Fisher-Price's YouTube channel.The reboot introduced several new characters while maintaining two familiar characters - Billy Blazes and Rocky Canyon.
Characters
Main
- Billy Blazes - The team leader of the Rescue Heroes. Billy hails from Quebec.
- Carlos Kitbash - A rescue cadet, who is also a mechanic, that hails from Cuba.
- Forrest Fuego - A fire rescue cadet hailing from Colombia. His favorite sport is soccer. He serves as a counterpart to Wendy Waters and Sam Sparks.
- Reed Vitals - A medical rescue cadet hailing from South Korea.
- Richmond "Rocky" Canyon - No longer the rookie, Rocky, a mountain climbing specialist, is now a Mountain Rescue Hero.
- Sandy O'Shin - A water rescue cadet hailing from Ireland.
- Sky Justice - An air rescue cadet hailing from Nigeria; she is related to former Rescue Heroes member Jake Justice.
- A.R.I.N - The artificial intelligence of the Rescue Heroes who gives them their missions. She talks in a British English accent.
- Al Valanche - A seasoned snowboarder hailing from France. He has a pet lynx named Claws.
Episodes