Blade Ranger

Blade is a hybrid helicopter of the AgustaWestland AW109, AgustaWestland AW139, and Bell 429 GlobalRanger. He is mainly red, with icy blue eyes, and white on the bottom half of his bodywork, as well as white stripes on his sides and tail fin. The top front of his fuselage is painted black, and he has a couple of black stripes on his bodywork. Along the thin white stripes is the inscription of Piston Peak, while on the black stripes near his roof is the inscription "N626BG". Between his red and white paints is the tail number 301, which is a reference to Hemet-Ryan's helicopter. Blade was not impressed with Dusty at first, but was especially unhappy when Dusty kept pulling back while being trained to climb up the waterfall and pick up water, since Dusty didn't tell him about his damaged gearbox. However, he sarcastically congratulates Dusty for putting out a campfire, saying that he saved the campers from a "nice vacation". While getting ready to fight a couple of spot fires made by a thunderstorm, Blade, at first refused to let Dusty help, because that he was not certified. However, after Dipper and Windlifter pointed out that they would need everyone available, Blade reluctantly agreed to let Dusty help, although he was not pleased with Dusty after the work was done, as he noted out that Dusty broke formation in a crowded airspace. Blade Ranger is known for his tough demeanor. He is a demanding air boss who expects high performance from his team. His gruff exterior often masks a deeper commitment to saving lives and protecting others. Despite his serious nature, Blade has a wry sense of humor. This adds a layer of complexity to his character, making him relatable. Blade is deeply affected by the tragic loss of his best friend, Nick Loopin' Lopez, during a stunt accident. This event shapes his motivations and actions. His past as a TV star in the show CHoPs contributes to his character development, as he transitions from acting to real-life heroism. As the leader of the Piston Peak Air Attack team, Blade is dedicated to his role as a firefighter. He is committed to training new recruits, like Dusty Crophopper, despite initial reluctance. His experience in both entertainment and firefighting makes him a well-rounded character, capable of handling high-pressure situations. Blade often provides encouragement to his team, pushing them to overcome challenges. He believes in the importance of perseverance and teamwork in firefighting. These traits combine to create a complex character who is both a leader and a mentor, driven by a desire to save lives while grappling with his own past. In his former career as a TV star in CHoPs, he had white paint in place of his red paint in the middle of his fuselage as well as the black paint on his roof, while the fuselage's top was colored dark blue along with the bottom part excepting his front. His tail number was excluded, and the "Helicopter Patrol" inscription was where the "Piston Peak" inscription would be. He also had the California Helicopter Patrol logo on his sides and wore a gold and blue helmet that is similar to the helmets worn by the main characters of CHiPs. Later, when the studio started CHoPs' last episode, his friend Nick passed away in a crosswind accident. After that, Blade became the leader of the Piston Peak Air Attack team and saved lives in reality. 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. Windlifter and Lil' Dipper arrive to drop their own retardant onto different parts of the fire, while the Smokejumpers jump out of Cabbie and dig a fire line.

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.

Windlifter: A heavy-lift Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter who serves as second-in-command. He is a wise American Indian character who is deeply in tune with nature and often senses fire before anyone else.

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.