Windlifter

Windlifter is a wise, soft-spoken Native American helicopter. A heavy-lift Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter who serves as second-in-command. Like all of the firefighters, Windlifter puts his life on the line to save innocent ones from wildfires. Windlifter is a heavy-lift helicopter who can hoist dozens of trees or a huge tank of fire retardant. The American Indian’s wisdom is vast—he’s chock full of fire folklore, and his connection to nature allows him to sense fires before they’re even spotted. The former lumberjack became a firefighter to help others, no mission is too big for Windlifter. Windlifter is a green heavy-lift helicopter who appears as a major character in Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue. He is portrayed with cultural motifs inspired by his American Indian background. He is painted almost entirely in a deep green with a single bold white stripe wrapping around his fuselage and external tank. He features three white stripes on his tailfin and chevron patterns on his rotor blades, which are designed to mimic a traditional headdress. His nose cowling is painted black, and he bears the Piston Peak Air Attack logo on the right side of his fuselage. As a heavy-lifter, he often carries a large, detachable fire retardant tank latched to his abdomen. While he is a fictional design, his "beefy" build reflects real-world heavy-lift helicopters capable of hoisting dozens of trees or massive water loads. : Often described as a "gentle giant," he is quiet, wise, and deeply connected to nature. As a former lumberjack, Windlifter spent his earlier days hoisting heavy trees before deciding to use his massive lifting capacity for the greater good. His deep-seated desire to help others led him to join the Piston Peak Air Attack team, where he serves as the second-in-command. Windlifter is a keeper of fire folklore. In the film, he shares the legend of Coyote, a story of renewal through fire, to teach his teammates about the cycle of nature and growth. He is deeply connected to the environment and can often "sense" or smell a fire before it is officially spotted.

The others:

Blade Ranger: Blade works as the leader of the Piston Peak Air Attack team, aiming to fight fires. He comes across a wildfire that was caused by an unattended campfire, working to drop retardant to put the fire out.

Lil' Dipper: A spirited yellow "Super Scooper" (amphibious aircraft) capable of skimming lakes to scoop over 1,600 gallons of water. She is Dusty’s biggest fan and has a major, often intense, crush on him.

Cabbie: A retired military Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar used for transporting and dropping the Smokejumpers into the heart of a fire.

Maru: The base's sarcastic but highly skilled forklift mechanic. He is known for "repurposing" old parts because of the base's tight budget, with the motto, "It’s better than new!".

Dynamite: The fearless female leader. A yellow, all-terrain forklift.

Pinecone: A female equipped with a rake tool for clearing brush.

Avalanche: A male bulldozer who tends to be loud and energetic.

Blackout: A male equipped with a circular saw to cut through fallen trees.

Drip: A male equipped with a skid-steer claw.

Patch: The base's meteorologist and DJ who monitors smoke reports from the lookout tower while maintaining a famous vinyl record collection.

Pulaski: A yellow structural fire truck responsible for protecting the park’s buildings, including the massive Grand Fusel Lodge.