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01x12 - River Rescue/Big Tread

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Firebuds". Aired: September 21, 2022 – December 4, 2025.*
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In a world where human and talking cars co-exist, a group of kids and their rescue vehicle buddies go through the communities of Gearbox Grove and Motopolis and help keep them safe from danger.

01x12 - River Rescue/Big Tread

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[alarm rings]

-Firebuds

-[both] Let's roll!

If you need a helping hand ♪

Or you need a helping wheel ♪

The Firebuds are

Here for you ♪

Just listen

To our siren squeal ♪

Out the front door

On the town ♪

There's nothing we won't do ♪

To all our friends

And neighbors out ♪

We're coming through

Our rescue crew

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

We're grabbing our gear

We're hitting the road ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

We're saving the day

Cracking the code ♪

If someone gets into a fix ♪

That's when we get

Into the mix ♪

Let's roll

Let's roll, Firebuds ♪

Firebuds, let's roll ♪

Bo and Flash ♪

Jayden, Piston ♪

Violet and Axl

Yeah, that's our team ♪

We're best

Firebuds forever ♪

Here we come

And here's our team ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

Grabbing our gear

Hitting the road ♪

Let's roll, Firebuds ♪

We're saving the day

Cracking the code ♪

Let's roll around the bend ♪

Or else you know

You can depend ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

Firebuds, let's roll ♪

Let's roll, let's roll

Firebuds ♪

Firebuds, let's roll ♪

[Flash] "River Rescue"

There's nothing like a good

nature drive to start the day.

-You said it, Bo.

-[both] Whew!

So, what are we doing next?

I vote for s'mores.

S'mores are scheduled

for sundown.

Next up is hide-and-seek.

Oh, yeah.

-Good morning, happy campers.

-Hi, Dad.

Look who else is camping up here

this weekend.

Hiya, Firebuds.

-Hey, Pow.

-Good to see you.

Pow's family is going hiking,

but Pow asked if he could

play with you all instead.

Can I? Can I? Can I?

-Of course.

-Sure.

-Affirmative.

-Yes!

Me and the big kids!

Whoo-hoo!

Now, Anak,

remember to look out for Pow.

He's younger than you are,

so he's going to need your help.

Ooh! A pine cone!

Ooh! Eee-ah!

You got it, Dad.

Come on, Pow.

We're about to play

hide-and-seek.

Yes! Hide-and-seek.

I'm so excited.

So what's hide-and-seek?

Okay, so everybody hides except

the person who's "it,"

and then that person

tries to find everyone.

Ooh, a butterfly.

Bo, are you sure

it's a good idea

to play a game with Pow

where the goal

is to hide in the woods?

You know how easily distracted

little kids get.

[Pow]

Ooh, a beetle!

Ooh, a butterfly again.

Don't worry, Piston,

I'll help him.

Okay, who's "it"?

[all]

Not me.

I'd start hiding if I were you.

-One, two

-Come on, Pow. Follow me.

[Violet]

three, four

Okay, all you got to do

is find a good place to hide.

Like behind this bush.

Great.

-What are you doing?

-Hiding.

[Violet]

Ready or not, here I come!

This bush isn't big enough

for both of us.

You got to find your own spot.

Maybe try over there.

By myself?

Yes. You can do it.

Just tuck in there and stay put.

Okay. Tuck in, stay put.

Tuck in, stay put.

Tuck in, stay put.

Tuck in, stay put.

Tuck in

Ooh, a river! Ooh, a raft!

Perfect hiding spot.

[engine revs]

Pow?

Found you.

Pow, get off the raft. Now.

Is the game over?

Did I win?

No, it's not a safe place to hide.

Here, I'll help you off.

Whoa!

Uh-oh.

Ooh, are we going

on a river ride?

You weren't supposed

to hide on a raft, Pow.

I didn't know.

I've never played

hide-and-seek before.

Violet! Help!

Help!

Game's over, Buds.

Bo and Pow are in trouble.

What's up?

What kind of trouble?

They're floating downriver

on a runaway raft.

Help!

[gasps] We got to rescue them!

I'll radio Bo on my J-Bud

so he can tell us what to do.

Come in, Bo.

-Do you read me, Bo?

-Ooh, what's that?

[Bo gasps]

-[static crackles]

-[gasps]

Pow!

Sorry.

Looks like someone else

is gonna have to be in charge

of this rescue.

As Bo's vroom-mate, I probably

know the most about leading.

I'll do it.

-That makes sense.

-It's all you, Flash.

-Cool.

-So, what do we do?

Oh, yeah.

Leader's got to lead, right?

Well, the first thing we have

to do is catch up to the raft.

So let's roll,

Firebuds!

[engine revs]

[siren blares]

Hit the sirens

Turn on the lights ♪

There's trouble brewing

We got to make it right ♪

We're gearing up

We're in the groove ♪

Our rescue crew

Is on the move ♪

[all] Our rescue crew

Is on the move ♪

Our crew is on the move ♪

Our rescue crew

Is on the move ♪

Firebuds on the move ♪

Our rescue crew

Is on the move ♪

Our crew is on the move ♪

Our rescue crew

Is on the move ♪

Firebuds on the move ♪

All right, Flash, what's the plan?

[gasps] The plan?

[all gasp]

Uh, there's got to be a way

to get us back to shore.

Ooh, you want

to play a game?

I'm thinking of a number

between one and five.

Hint: it's four.

Right. Oh, I have an idea.

Maybe you can watch out

for rocks

while I think up a plan.

-Okay. There's one.

-Huh?

-And another one.

-Huh?

-And a big one covered in moss.

-[gasps]

No, I mean,

look out for rocks in the river

that we might crash into.

-By myself?

-Ah, you can do it.

Just look ahead and tell me

if you see any rocks coming.

Got it.

Look for rocks, look for rocks

Ooh! A sparkly fish.

Ooh, a dragonfly.

Ooh, a turtle.

Hi, turtle. Wanna play?

My plan is

uh, to see if any of you

have a plan.

-Of course, we do. Jayden?

-Yeah.

I can use my J-Hook to snag

the raft and reel it in.

-Great!

-I just got to make sure

they're close enough,

but the scope will tell me that.

They're in range.

Oh! Jayden's gonna use

his grappling hook.

Turtle, turtle, turtle.

Pow, what are you doing?

Don't paddle away from them.

Wait, they're moving

too far away.

Then launch it now.

Hi, turtle.

No!

Pow, you weren't supposed to paddle.

I just wanted to play with the turtle.

But I told you

to look out for rocks.

Oh, right. There's one.

[both scream]

[Bo grunts]

-[all gasp]

-Jayden!

Reel in your hook

and try again.

I can't. It's stuck.

[grunting and panting]

-Are you okay?

-I'm sorry, Bo.

I never watched out for rocks before.

[sighs]

What's the new plan, Flash?

Uh

Violet, Axl, any ideas?

[gasps]

See that old tree?

If we knock it into the river,

Bo and Pow can hop onto it

and drive safely to shore.

Wham-bam, perfect plan.

Oh, yeah!

I am so glad I planned

to have both of you plan it.

-Hit it.

-[engine revs]

[Bo] Yes! All we got to do

is drive onto that tree trunk.

-Get ready, Pow.

-Okay.

Drive, Pow. Go!

[engine revs]

-Uh

-What are you doing, Pow?

-Drive.

-But, Bo, I can't

Yes, you can. It's easy.

[grunts]

So much for that plan.

Pow, why didn't you drive?

Because I can't, Bo.

I got pieces of raft stuck in my wheel,

and I can't get them out by myself.

I've never done

any of this stuff before, and

[sniffles] and

I can't do it all by myself.

You're right, Pow.

I was supposed to help you,

but I didn't.

I expected you to play

hide-and-seek by yourself,

and look for rocks yourself,

and I didn't listen

when you asked for help

with your wheel.

I'm sorry about that.

It's okay.

We're in this together.

[grunts]

And I'm gonna be here for you.

There. How's that?

Much better.

-Ooh! The river's going away.

-What?

Uh-oh.

[Flash]

We're coming, Bo!

Is that a waterfall?

It sure is.

Flash, I sure hope

your next plan works.

My next plan?

But I don't know what to do.

I shouldn't have said

I'd lead the rescue.

I've never done this before.

A leader is supposed to have

all the best plans,

but I can barely think of one.

I know being a leader

is new for you, Flash,

but I'm sure you can come up

with a great plan.

What if it doesn't work?

You have a whole team to help you.

We'll be with you every step of the way.

Well, I could stretch my ladder

out over the water.

Then Bo and Pow could hop on it,

and I'll pull them to shore.

-Love it.

-Yeah.

Genius plan.

I'm adding that to our rescue manual.

Oh, well in that case,

let's roll, Firebuds.

Whoa.

It's slippery out here.

I need someone to hold me steady.

We got you, Flash.

Maybe I should ride in the bucket

to help them get on the ladder.

Climb aboard.

[ladder whirring]

Oh, look! Flash's ladder!

But it's so far away.

We're gonna float right past it.

Hmm. Okay.

Grab that plank and paddle to the ladder.

Like you did with the turtle.

You want me to paddle by myself?

No. This time,

we're gonna do it together.

That's it, Pow. Keep paddling.

Okay, Pow, now you have to jump

on that ladder.

But I'm gonna do it with you.

Give me your hand.

All right.

Get ready

and jump!

[both grunt]

[grunting]

You good, man?

I am now.

-[sighs]

- Bo, I know you're happy

to be on land again,

but that rock is filthy.

Thanks for saving us.

It was all Flash's plan.

Yup. He led the rescue.

Way to lead, Flash.

Thanks, Bo. I had a lot of help.

Well, now that we're all

safe and sound,

how about we finish that game

of hide-and-seek.

I'm still it.

One, two, three

But this time, let's hide together.

Yes, Bo, yes! Let's

Ooh, a butterfly!

[Violet] eight, nine

ten!

Ready or not, here I come.

[Piston]

"Big Tread."

Come on, y'all. Try to keep up.

Jazzy, Piper, remember

the first rule of hiking:

hold the tree branch

so whoever's behind you

doesn't get hit in the face.

[sighs] Kids.

We finally found

the perfect place to stop

and have a snack.

Did someone say snacks?

Mm.

Mm. Oh!

You know what this

reminds me of?

Spooky campfire stories.

-Cool!

-Tell us one.

Oh, yeah!

A story would be delightful,

Violet, but not too spooky,

as there are young children present.

-We love spooky.

-Bring it on.

Then listen up

to the tale of Big Tread.

[plays]

Have you seen

The monster truck ♪

With the biggest wheels

Around? ♪

His tires leave

Ginormous tracks ♪

Upon the muddy ground ♪

His name's Big Tread

And you can tell ♪

If he is on the prowl ♪

Just listen closely

For the sound ♪

Of his awesome mighty howl ♪

Ah-woo ♪

If you hear a rumbling

Down the trail ♪

You better heed

This warning tale ♪

And stay away

From old Big Tread ♪

'Cause he'll roll over you ♪

Until you're squished ♪

Ah-woo ♪

You mean Big Tread's

in the woods with us right now?

Nah, Piper,

it's just a made-up story.

[laughs nervously]

Yeah, Big Tread's totally made up

probably.

[Violet] Legend says

That Big Tread's grill ♪

Is the sharpest

That you've seen ♪

They say he rolls around

These parts ♪

Way down in the ravine ♪

At night he makes his home

Inside a dark and spooky cave ♪

And if you dare

Drive up in there ♪

It won't matter

If you're brave ♪

Ah-woo ♪

If you hear a rumbling

Down the trail ♪

You better heed

This warning tale ♪

And stay away

from old Big Tread ♪

'Cause he'll roll on you ♪

And you'll be sorry ♪

Ah-woo ♪

Big Tread, Big Tread ♪

Big Tread ♪

[all howl]

[laughter]

Hey, P,

you okay, man?

-You look a little freaked out.

-Me? Ha!

Only a little-kid car would be

freaked out by that story.

You should really check

on Jazzy and Piper.

Uh, where are Jazzy and Piper?

Maybe they got scared

and went home.

Not that there's anything

to be scared of.

They shouldn't

be out there alone.

What if they get lost in the woods?

Our little sisters,

lost in the woods?

We got to find them.

Let's split up and start looking.

Use your J-Buds

to stay in touch.

Good idea.

Okay, let's roll, Firebuds.

But what if Big Tread's out there?

You coming, P?

-[branch snaps]

-Ah!

[quacks]

I'm happy to go home

if you're spooked, Piper.

But it is just a made-up story.

But what if it's not?

Which way leads back home?

[Jazzy] Oh.

Um hmm

I'm pretty sure it was that way.

See anything, Flash?

Nope.

Anyone spot Jazzy or Piper yet?

-[engine revving]

-Not yet.

I got nothing.

[beeps]

I found some tire tracks,

but they look too big to be Piper's.

Big tracks can only mean one thing.

Big Tread.

Piston?

P, what is up with you?

Why are you so jumpy?

Jumpy? A big-kid car like me?

I'm not jumpy at all.

-[Piper] Help!

-[both gasp]

[tires squeal]

Oh, thank hood-ness.

There you two are.

What are you doing on that bridge?

Piper got spooked

by the Big Tread story,

and then I kind of got us lost.

Well, now you're found.

Come on, we'll take you back.

[wood creaks]

The bridge is too rickety!

It's gonna break!

Then don't move, sis.

How are we gonna get them

off the bridge?

We can use my J-Hook

to pull them over.

Oh, man, the cable's too short.

-[ghostly howling]

-[gasps]

-What was that?

-Just some animal

howling down in the ravine.

Is this Big Tread's ravine?

Ah-ha, that story

did freak you out.

No. I'm not a little-kid car.

I'm a Firebud.

-Hey, man, it's okay.

-I am not freaked out,

and I am going to prove

how not freaked out I am.

Hold on, you two.

I'm coming out on the bridge

and using the J-Hook

to reel you in.

But, Piston

[wood creaking and splintering]

Whoa!

-[screams]

-Piston!

Whoa!

[grunts]

Whoa!

[screams]

Piston, you okay?

[spits]

I've been better.

What happened?

It's a long story.

We found Jazzy and Piper,

but Piston fell.

I guess it wasn't so long.

How is he gonna get back up here?

And how are we gonna

get Jazzy and Piper

across a broken bridge?

Piston could drive up

that switchback trail

and meet Jazzy and Piper

on the other side.

But then how will they

get back over here?

Oh! We could throw my tow line

over a branch

and swing it over to them.

Yeah! Then Piston can swing

back here with Jazzy and Piper.

Wham-bam, perfect plan.

[engine revs]

Jazzy, Piper,

Piston's gonna cross the ravine

and climb up to you.

I have to cross the ravine?

[distant howling]

[gasps and whimpers]

Piston? Did you hear the plan?

I think he's afraid of Big Tread

but won't admit it.

Oh.

You know, Piston,

if you were scared to cross that ravine,

I'd understand.

You do?

Uh-huh. I was scared

when the play fort caught fire.

Yeah, and I was scared when I got stuck

in the broken tree house.

And I am terrified

of squirrels.

Have you seen the teeth

on those things?

Well, maybe I am a little scared

of Big Tread.

But I thought you would all

think that was silly.

[Bo over radio]

Why would we think that?

I was worried that you'd think

being scared of Big Tread was babyish,

and that I'm just not

brave enough to be a Firebud.

[sighs]

Everyone gets scared, Piston.

Even Firebuds.

-Really?

-You bet.

And we'll be right here

on the radio the whole way.

I've even got a trail map

to guide you, P.

Alrighty then. Let's roll.

[yelps]

What is it?

[Piston, over radio]

A weird scratching sound.

Piston, when I'm scared,

my moms say take a deep breath.

And let it out slowly.

You'll feel better.

Okay.

[inhales and exhales deeply]

[leaves rustling]

Oh. The sound was just branches.

Ah!

Scary shadow!

When I'm scared, my mom says

to think of another time

something scary turned out okay.

Well, that screechy sound

did turn out to be branches.

[gasps]

Oh

The trail should start

right in front of you.

[beeping]

[Piston]

I see it.

All right, you should be

coming up to a cave.

All you got to do is roll

through that, and you're done.

Okay.

[ghostly howling]

[gasps]

Did you hear that howl?

What if this is

Big Tread's cave?

[Bo, over radio] Big Tread

is just a made-up story.

That's easy for you to say.

You don't have to drive into a dark cave

with something howling inside.

You now, Piston, when I have

to drive past a squirrel,

I just tell myself, "I can do this."

And then I do it.

I can do this. I can do this.

-[howling]

-Okay, I'm inside the cave.

[gasps] What's that?

[beeping]

[gasps] Piston!

Come in, P.

You don't think

Big Tread is real, do you?

-All right!

-Whoo!

Guess who was making all that noise.

An owl.

[hooting]

Piston! You made it!

I know. I can't believe it either.

You ready to take a little swing?

But what if we fall?

I know you're scared, Piper,

and that's okay.

Everyone gets scared sometimes.

Even big brothers?

Everyone.

Not me.

Okay, I'm a little scared of space aliens.

So we're all just gonna take

a deep breath and go for it,

because we can do this.

-Okay.

-All right.

Everyone take a deep breath.

[all inhale and exhale deeply]

[quacking]

See? You did it.

-Great job.

-Nailed it.

Nice flip.

Epic rescue, P.

[siren chirps]

I couldn't have done it

without all of you.

It's getting late.

I guess we should head home now.

Aw, can't we hike a little more?

I'm up for it if everyone else is.

-Oh, yeah!

-Always.

-[distant howling]

-[all gasp]

[howls]

[all laugh]

[closing theme plays]