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==Plot==
==Plot==
On the way to [[Goldenrod City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop in a [[Pokémon Center]] to send his {{AP|Tauros}} back to {{an|Professor Oak}} after using it in [[EP146|the Tauros competition]]. Oak tells him that Heracross is proving to be a very interesting research subject. After talking with Oak, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} come up with [[Nurse Joy]], who has finished inspecting Ash's Pokémon. Joy reports that they are all in excellent condition. Brock asks Joy to inspect him, but a nervous Joy conveniently remembers her duty to examine the Pokémon for something called the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]].
On the way to [[Goldenrod City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop in a [[Pokémon Center]] to send his {{AP|Tauros}} back to {{an|Professor Oak}} after using it in [[EP146|the Tauros competition]]. Oak tells him that {{AP|Heracross}} is proving to be a very interesting research subject, thus Ash also leaves Heracross with him. Soon after, [[Nurse Joy]] reports that Ash's Pokémon are all in excellent condition. {{an|Brock}} asks Joy to examine him, but a nervous Joy conveniently remembers her duty to examine the Pokémon for something called the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]].


Curious, the gang decides to check things out. Apparently the Grand Prix is a {{wp|Firefighting|firefighting}} contest for Pokémon and their {{pkmn|Trainer|Trainers}}. Always eager to show off his skills, Ash decides promptly to enter the contest with his own team. Misty reminds him that the only {{type|Water}} he has is {{AP|Squirtle}}, but Ash is way ahead of her: he'll just use her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. After an irate Misty complains that he should ask her first, Psyduck pops out. Ash interprets this as an expression of excitement.
Curious, the group decides to check things out at the nearby stadium. Apparently the Grand Prix is a {{wp|firefighting}} contest for Pokémon and their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Always eager to show off his skills, Ash decides promptly to enter the contest with his own team. {{an|Misty}} reminds him that the only {{type|Water}} he has is {{AP|Squirtle}}, but Ash says he'll just use her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. After an irate Misty complains that he should ask her first, Psyduck pops out. Ash interprets this as an expression of excitement.


Suddenly, a familiar voice calls to Ash and Misty. [[Captain Aidan]] and his [[Team Wartortle|Team of Wartortle]] greet them. Brock, who has never met Aidan or Team Wartortle, observes how well the {{p|Wartortle}} have been trained. Misty [[EP106|fills him in]]; while traveling in the [[Orange Archipelago]], she, Ash, and [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]] met Aidan and Team Wartortle, the best firefighting force in the region. Ash's Squirtle had worked out with the team and even helped to put out a major fire. Aidan reveals that he and his team are the returning champions in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix. The lead Wartortle shakes claws with Ash's Squirtle, its friend and rival.
Suddenly, a familiar voice calls to Ash and Misty. [[Captain Aidan]] and [[Team Wartortle]] Brock, who has never met Aidan or Team Wartortle, observes how well the {{p|Wartortle}} have been trained. Misty [[EP106|fills him in]]; while traveling in the [[Orange Archipelago]], she, Ash, and [[Tracey]] met Aidan and Team Wartortle, the best firefighting force in the region. [[Ash's Squirtle]] had worked out with the team and even helped to put out a major fire. Aidan reveals that he and his team are the returning champions in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix. The lead Wartortle shakes claws with Ash's Squirtle, its friend and rival.


The group goes to the work-out center, where Trainers and their teams exercise and practice before competing. Aidan has made it possible for Ash to enter the contest so late by telling the officials how good he was. Brock looks around at the other teams, noting that competition will be stiff. Ash, of course, isn't worried.
The group goes to the workout center, where Trainers and their teams are busy practicing before the competition. Aidan later contacts the event management team and confirms that Ash can enter the contest. Brock looks around at the other teams, noting that competition will be stiff. Ash, of course, isn't worried. Then, Squirtle notices [[Officer Jenny]] and its old [[Squirtle Squad]]. Jenny notices that the Squirtle all look nervous. She assures them that they will do fine if they work as a team. Suddenly the Squirtle notice their former leader. While the reunited Squirtle Squad exchange happy greetings, Ash and {{ashfr}} greet Jenny. She [[EP012|recounts]] how Ash and his friends converted the Squirtle Squad from ragtag delinquents to responsible and talented firefighters. At the mention that Team Wartortle are the returning champions, the Squirtle Squad expresses fear, at which Ash's Squirtle scratches its chin in an unimpressed manner. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watches from a nearby window and soon set their sights on stealing all the Pokémon in the competition, including Ash's Pokémon.


Then, Squirtle notices [[Officer Jenny]] and its old [[Squirtle Squad]]. Jenny notices that the Squirtle all look nervous. She assures them that they will do fine if they work as a team. Suddenly the Squirtle notice their former leader. While the reunited Squirtle Squad exchange happy greetings, Ash, Misty, and Brock greet Jenny. Jenny [[EP012|recounts]] how Ash and his friends converted the Squirtle Squad from ragtag delinquents to responsible and talented firefighters. At the mention that Team Wartortle are the returning champions, the Squirtle Squad expresses fear, at which Ash's Squirtle scratches its chin in an unimpressed manner.
While Ash's Squirtle continues to catch up with its old friends, Jenny asks if the Squirtle Squad can have a joint practice session with Team Wartortle. Aidan agrees, and both teams prepare for the target range, where Pokémon use their attacks to bring down targets. The Squirtle Squad looks very nervous as the practice begins. Aidan tells his Wartortle to focus on each target, listen to the lead Wartortle, and work as a team. The strategy works; each Wartortle aims with precision, taking down one target at a time with the concentrated {{m|Water Gun}} attacks. In contrast, the Squirtle Squad seem out of focus. Their aim is off and they're not working with each other. While Jenny and Ash urge the Squirtle on, Brock observes that they're probably nervous being next to such a high-rated team as Team Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle decides to take action: it steps on each of the Squirtle's tails. Jumping up together in pain, the Squirtle finally aim as one like the Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle orders them to take down each target. When the practice ends, both teams have hit all the targets. The Squirtle Squad seem much more confident with their leader back. Ash notes that the Squad does not function without his Squirtle.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} watches from a nearby window. They plan to steal all the Pokémon in the competition, including Ash's Pokémon.
The Grand Prix finally starts, with Ash and his team - {{AP|Pikachu}}, Squirtle, and Misty's Staryu and Psyduck - facing off against a team of {{p|Muk}}. The two teams will be competing to see who can put out a burning house faster. Misty encourages the team to show the Muk how awesome Water Pokémon are. Squirtle and Staryu aim Water Gun at the burning house, while Pikachu uses its back feet to fling dirt at the fire. Ash's team is working well, until Psyduck gets in the way of Staryu's Water Gun. The Pokémon is sent flying into the fire. Luckily, Squirtle rescues Psyduck before it becomes roasted. To apologize for its mistake, Staryu washes the smoke stains off Psyduck, who appears to have been unaware of its near-death experience. But the lost time proves to be fatal; the Muk team has extinguished the fire by covering it with their massive bodies.
 
While Ash's Squirtle continues to catch up with its old friends, Jenny asks if the Squirtle Squad can have a joint practice session with Team Wartortle. Aidan agrees, and both teams prepare for the target range, where Pokémon use their attacks to bring down targets. The Squirtle Squad looks very nervous as the practice begins. Aidan tells his Wartortle to focus on each target, listen to the lead Wartortle, and work as a team. The strategy works; each Wartortle aims with precision, taking down one target at a time with the concentrated {{m|Water Gun|Water Guns}}. In contrast, the Squirtle Squad seem out of focus. Their aim is off and they're not working with each other. While Jenny and Ash urge the Squirtle on, Brock observes that they're probably nervous being next to such a high-rated team as Team Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle decides to take action: it steps on each of the Squirtle's tails. Jumping up together in pain, the Squirtle finally aim as one like the Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle orders them to take down each target. When the practice ends, both teams have hit all the targets. The Squirtle Squad seem much more confident with their leader back. Ash notes that the Squad does not function without his Squirtle.


The Grand Prix finally starts, with Ash and his team - {{AP|Pikachu}}, Squirtle, and Misty's Staryu and Psyduck - facing off against a team of {{p|Muk}}. The two teams will be competing to see who can put out a burning house faster. Misty encourages the team to show the Muk how awesome Water Pokémon are. Squirtle and Staryu aim Water Gun at the burning house, while Pikachu uses its back feet to fling dirt at the fire. Ash's team is working well, until Psyduck gets in the way of Staryu's Water Gun. The Pokémon is sent flying into the fire. Luckily, Squirtle rescues Psyduck before it becomes roasted. To apologize for its mistake, Staryu washes the smoke stains off Psyduck, who appears to have been unaware of its near-death experience. But the lost time proves to be fatal; the Muk team has extinguished the fire by covering it with their massive bodies.
After Ash's disappointing failure, the Squirtle Squad faces off against a team of Golduck, who apparently came in second place in the previous Grand Prix. Aidan worries that the pressure of the competition may be braking the Squirtle's concentration. His diagnosis proves correct; the Squad looks even more nervous than it did during the practice session. As the round starts, the Golduck team spring quickly and efficiently into action, with each Golduck taking one side of the burning house. The Squirtle Squad, on the other hand, appears too nervous to move. When they finally get going, one of the Squirtle trips and bowls over the others, bringing them all down in a struggling heap. After managing to get to their feet, the Squad aim their Water Guns at their burning house, but their efforts are weak and uncoordinated. At this rate, the Golduck will win easily. Concerned, Ash's Squirtle hurries up to Jenny, followed by Ash and Pikachu. Jenny's attempts to get the Squad to listen to her are futile, but then Ash comes up with a bright idea: Pikachu uses {{m|Thunder Shock}} on the Squirtle to get their attention. Ash tells them that they need to listen to their leader. At this, Ash's Squirtle looks surprised, but Ash reassures it by saying that the Squad needs it. Squirtle takes control once again, and under its leadership, the Squad gets back into the fight. In the end, it's a close match, but the Squirtle Squad come out on top.


After Ash's disappointing failure, the Squirtle Squad faces off against a team of Golduck, who apparently came in second place in the previous Grand Prix. Aidan worries that the pressure of the competition may be braking the Squirtle's concentration. His diagnosis proves correct; the Squad looks even more nervous than it did during the practice session. As the round starts, the Golduck team spring quickly and efficiently into action, with each Golduck taking one side of the burning house. The Squirtle Squad, on the other hand, appears too nervous to move. When they finally get going, one of the Squirtle trips and bowls over the others, bring them all down in a struggling heap. After managing to get to their feet, the Squad aim their Water Guns at their burning house, but the [[Move|attack]] is weak and uncoordinated. At this rate, the Golduck will win easily. Concerned, Ash's Squirtle hurries up to Jenny, followed by Ash and Pikachu. Jenny's attempts to get the Squad to listen to her are futile, but then Ash comes up with a bright idea: Pikachu uses {{m|ThunderShock}} on the Squirtle to get their attention. Ash tells them that they need to listen to their leader. At this, Ash's Squirtle looks surprised, but Ash reassures it by saying that the Squad needs it. Squirtle takes control once again, and under its leadership, the Squad gets back into the fight. In the end, it's a close match, but the Squirtle Squad come out on top.
Suddenly, the extinguished fire reignites, and the house soon explodes. From the ground beneath where the house stood emerges Team Rocket in one of its giant [[Team Rocket's mechas|contraptions]]. After reciting their {{motto}}, Team Rocket proceeds with their nefarious plan. Their machine, called the Torcher Scorcher, shoots flames out of its arms straight at the Squirtle, Jenny, Ash, and Pikachu. Aidan and Team Wartortle come to the rescue with the team's Water Guns, but [[James]] simply turns up the heat. Other Trainers start running towards the Torcher Scorcher with their Pokémon to try to help, but that was what Team Rocket was waiting for. {{MTR}} presses a button and sends nets flying out from the Torcher Scorcher's body, ensnaring all the Pokémon except the Squirtle Squad. Ash tries to run at the giant mecha, but Jenny pulls him away just in time to avoid the flames.


Suddenly, the extinguished fire reignites, and the house soon explodes. From the ground beneath where the house stood emerges Team Rocket in one of its giant [[Team Rocket's mechas|contraptions]]. After reciting the {{motto}}, Team Rocket proceeds with their nefarious plan. Their machine, called the Torcher Scorcher, shoots flames out of its arms straight at the Squirtle, Jenny, Ash, and Pikachu. Aidan and Team Wartortle come to the rescue with the team's Water Guns, but [[James]] simply turns up the heat. Other Trainers start running towards the Torcher Scorcher with their Pokémon to try to help, but that was what Team Rocket was waiting for. {{MTR}} presses a button and sends nets flying out from the Torcher Scorcher's body, ensnaring all the Pokémon - except the Squirtle Squad. Ash tries to run at the giant mecha, but Jenny pulls him away just in time to avoid the flames. As Team Rocket douses the stadium in fire, Ash tells his Squirtle that it must lead the Squirtle Squad to defeat Team Rocket and rescue the Pokémon. After a short huddle, the Squirtle Squad don the infamous glasses of its delinquent days and aim their Water Guns at the Torcher Scorcher. Team Rocket tries to step on the Squirtle, but Ash's Squirtle's orders keep its team members from getting crushed. Brock and Misty happily note the teamwork and superb timing of the Squad. Finally, Team Rocket gets dizzy from their efforts, and the mecha loses its balance and falls over. Squirtle crashes into Team Rocket's command station and blasts them against the wall with Water Gun. Then it stomps on all the controls, sending sparks flying. The door to the mecha's holding area opens, freeing the Pokémon. Squirtle jumps out of the Torcher Scorcher, but Team Rocket isn't through yet. The mecha gets up and prepares to blast Ash, Jenny, and the Pokémon with fire, but before Team Rocket can act, Pikachu and Squirtle combine their {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Water Gun attacks to blast the mecha. Team Rocket bids a bitterly painful farewell.
As Team Rocket sets the stadium on fire, Ash tells his Squirtle that it must lead the Squirtle Squad to defeat Team Rocket and rescue the Pokémon. After a short huddle, the Squirtle Squad don the infamous glasses of its delinquent days and aim their Water Guns at the Torcher Scorcher. Team Rocket tries to step on the Squirtle, but Ash's Squirtle's orders keep its team members from getting crushed. Brock and Misty happily note the teamwork and superb timing of the Squad. Finally, Team Rocket gets dizzy from their efforts, and the mecha loses its balance and falls over. Squirtle crashes into Team Rocket's command station and blasts them against the wall with Water Gun. Then it stomps on all the controls, sending sparks flying. The door to the mecha's holding area opens, freeing the Pokémon. Squirtle jumps out of the Torcher Scorcher, but Team Rocket isn't through yet. The mecha gets up and prepares to blast Ash, Jenny, and the Pokémon with fire, but before Team Rocket can act, Pikachu and Squirtle combine their {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Water Gun attacks to blast the mecha. Team Rocket bids a bitterly painful farewell.


While construction trucks are busy repairing the stadium, Ash has a talk with his Squirtle. He says that the Squirtle Squad is very strong, but they need their leader. Ash's Squirtle looks sadly between its Trainer and its friends; Ash smiles encouragingly, and the Squad looks hopeful. Squirtle makes its decision: it will lead the Squirtle Squad like it did in the old days.
While construction trucks are busy repairing the stadium, Ash has a talk with his Squirtle. He says that the Squirtle Squad is very strong, but they need their leader. Ash's Squirtle looks sadly between its Trainer and its friends; Ash smiles encouragingly, and the Squad looks hopeful. Squirtle makes its decision: it will lead the Squirtle Squad like it did in the old days.


The Squad moves through the competition smoothly with newfound confidence. Team Wartortle also do very well. Finally, the final face-off begins, with the Squirtle Squad facing off against Team Wartortle. The challenge is to retrieve a dummy from a burning building and extinguish the fire in the least amount of time. Ash shouts encouragement to the Squad; Misty shouts good luck to the Wartortle; Brock shouts his support for... Officer Jenny. While Ash's Squirtle and the leader of Team Wartortle head into their separate buildings, their team members do their best to put out the fires. Then the leaders of both teams emerge with their dummies and direct their teams to put out the fire. The air is thick with tension as both teams race neck-and-neck. At last, the final Water Gun barrage extinguishes the fire in both houses, but who came first? Team Wartortle's total time is recorded to be 3:54:02, and the Squirtle Squad's time... is 3:53:00. As the stadium erupts with cheers, Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad celebrate their unexpected victory. Aidan and Team Wartortle congratulate the Squad with a salute, which they return happily.
With Ash's Squirtle at the helm, the Squad moves through the competition smoothly with newfound confidence. Team Wartortle also do very well. Finally, the final round begins, with the Squirtle Squad facing off against Team Wartortle. The challenge is to retrieve a dummy from a burning building and extinguish the fire in the least amount of time. Ash shouts encouragement to the Squad; Misty shouts good luck to the Wartortle; while Brock has his priorities and shouts his support for Officer Jenny. While Ash's Squirtle and the leader of Team Wartortle head into their separate buildings, their team members do their best to put out the fires. Then the leaders of both teams emerge with their dummies and direct their teams to put out the fire. The air is thick with tension as both teams race neck-and-neck. At last, the final Water Gun barrage extinguishes the fire in both houses. Anticipation rises as Team Wartortle's total time is recorded to be 3:54:02, but the Squirtle Squad narrowly claim the victory with a time of 3:53:00. As the stadium erupts with cheers, Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad celebrate their unexpected victory. Aidan and Team Wartortle congratulate the Squad with a salute, which they return happily.


At the end of the day, Ash congratulates his Squirtle. Jenny thanks Ash for letting his Squirtle leave his [[Party|party]] and continue leading the Squirtle Squad. Squirtle says goodbye to Pikachu, Misty, and Brock, and then looks at Ash's other Pokémon. {{AP|Chikorita}} and {{AP|Cyndaquil}} both nod farewell, but as Squirtle holds out its claws to {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to shake, Bulbasaur turns away. But then it extends a {{m|Vine Whip|vine}} to its long-time friend, shaking solemnly. Jenny heads away on her {{wp|Motorcycle|motorcycle}}, with the Squirtle Squad riding in the back. As his Squirtle recedes into the distance, an emotional Ash yells that they will always be friends, no matter what. He remembers all the good times they had, from the moment Squirtle expressed its wish to join Ash's team to the present.
At the end of the day, Ash congratulates his Squirtle. Jenny thanks Ash for letting his Squirtle leave his [[Party|party]] and continue leading the Squirtle Squad. Squirtle says goodbye to Pikachu, Misty, and Brock, and then looks at Ash's other Pokémon. {{AP|Chikorita}} and {{AP|Cyndaquil}} both nod farewell, but as Squirtle holds out its claws to {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to shake, Bulbasaur turns away. But then it extends a {{m|Vine Whip|vine}} to its long-time friend, shaking solemnly. Jenny heads away on her {{wp|motorcycle }}, with the Squirtle Squad riding in the sidecar. As his Squirtle recedes into the distance, an emotional Ash yells that they will always be friends, no matter what. He remembers all the good times they had, from the moment Squirtle expressed its wish to join Ash's team to the present.
 
As Ash and his friends look on, they know that new friends and new memories await them...


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} sends {{AP|Tauros}} back to {{an|Professor Oak}} and agrees to let {{AP|Heracross}} stay there as well.
[[File:Ash Squirtle Bulbasaur.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur saying goodbye to Squirtle]]
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
* {{Ash}} sends {{AP|Tauros}} back to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and agrees to let {{AP|Heracross}} stay there as well.
* [[Team Wartortle]] and the [[Squirtle Squad]] make a reappearance.
* [[Team Wartortle]] and the [[Squirtle Squad]] make a reappearance.
* {{an|Brock}} meets [[Captain Aidan]] for the first time.
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] rejoins the Squirtle Squad.
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] rejoins the Squirtle Squad.
* [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] meets [[Captain Aidan]].
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}}, flashback)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}, leaves)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; leaves)
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}, at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}; at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}}, flashback)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}}, flashback)
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Squirtle Squad]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Squirtle Squad]])
* {{p|Wartortle}} ([[Team Wartortle]])
* {{p|Wartortle}} ([[Team Wartortle]])
* {{p|Blastoise}} (Team Blastoise; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (Team Blastoise; flashback)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s; flashback)
====Pokémon seen at the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]====
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Golduck}} (×4)
* {{p|Golduck}} (×10)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (×4)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (×7)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (×4)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (×5)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} (×2)
* {{p|Muk}} (×4)
* {{p|Muk}} (×4)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (×4)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (×4)
* {{p|Marill}} (×5)
* {{p|Marill}} (×5)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (×5)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (×9)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:EP147 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|Poliwag's tails]]
* This episode's English title is a reference to a {{wp|Execution by firing squad|firing squad}}.
* This episode's English title is a reference to a {{wp|Firing Squad}}.
* The scene where {{an|Brock}} asks what {{AP|Squirtle}} had to do with [[Team Wartortle]] mirrors the time when {{Tracey}} asked what Squirtle's sunglasses were for in ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]''. This time, however, {{an|Misty}} fills Brock in on what he had missed as {{Ash}} had filled Tracey in.
* The scene where Brock asked what Squirtle had to do with [[Team Wartortle]] mirrors when {{Tracey}} asked what Squirtle's sunglasses were for in ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]''. This time Misty filled Brock in on what he had missed as Ash had filled Tracey in.
* The book [[Teaming Up With Totodile]] is based on this episode.
* The book ''[[Teaming Up With Totodile]]'' is based on this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear in this episode.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:EP147 Error 2.png|thumb|200px|right|Togepi's miscoloration]]
[[File:EP147 Error 3.png|thumb|200px|right|Wartortle's miscolored scarf]]
* The [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/03_42-the-fire-ing-squad/ corresponding page] on [[Pokémon.com]] lists the Synopsis for the following episode instead of this episode.
* The [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/03_42-the-fire-ing-squad/ corresponding page] on [[Pokémon.com]] lists the Synopsis for the following episode instead of this episode.
* Brock says Aidan's name along with Ash and Misty when they first see him, however, the two had never met before.
* Brock says [[Captain Aidan|Aidan]]'s name along with Ash and Misty when they first see him, however, the two had never met before.
* In one scene, some Poliwag's tails are colored dark blue instead of white.
* In one scene, some {{p|Poliwag}}'s tails are colored dark blue instead of white.
* As the Squirtle Squad and Team Wartortle line up for their first face-off, the Squirtle are shown with their backs facing the camera, their shells bare. However, in the next shot, they are shown wearing their jackets.
* As the [[Squirtle Squad]] and Team Wartortle line up for their first face-off, the {{p|Squirtle}} are shown with their backs facing the camera, their shells bare. However, in the next shot, they are shown wearing their jackets.
* At the end of the episode the Narrator says about Ash and his friends, "As they continue their journey to Johto, they look forward to the new friends and new memories that lie ahead". This doesn't make any sense as they are already in Johto.
* When {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} accidentally shoots {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} into the burning house, a split-screen showing everyone shocked appears, but when Staryu appears, {{AP|Heracross}}'s cry is played instead of Staryu's. This is particularly strange as Heracross was not even there at the time, being back at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* Near the end, as the gang bids farewell to Aidan and his Wartortle, the lead Wartortle's scarf is a burnt orange color instead of yellow.
* At the end of the episode, the [[narrator]] says about {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, "As they continue their {{pkmn|journey}} '''to''' [[Johto]], they look forward to the new friends and new memories that lie ahead." The grammar doesn't make sense as they are already in Johto.
* When everyone is saying goodbye to Squirtle, Togepi is a yellowish orange color instead of white.
* Near the end, as the gang bids farewell to Aidan and his {{p|Wartortle}}, the lead Wartortle's scarf is a burnt orange color instead of yellow.
* When everyone is saying goodbye to Squirtle, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} is a yellowish-orange color instead of white.
 
<gallery>
EP147 Error.png|Poliwag's tails
EP147 Error 2.png|Togepi's miscoloration
EP147 Error 3.png|Wartortle's miscolored scarf
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Противопожарен отряд!|Fire Brigade!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|傑尼龜軍團!一起燃燒吧!|Squirtle Squad! Get Fired Up!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|傑尼龜軍團!一起燃燒吧!|Squirtle Squad! Get Fired Up!}}
|cs={{tt|Hasičská soutěž|Firefighter competition}}
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EP146 : Tricks of the Trade
Original series
EP148 : No Big Woop!
The Fire-ing Squad!
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  EP147  
もえろゼニガメだん!ほのおのように!!
Burn, Zenigame Squad! Like a Fire!!
First broadcast
Japan May 11, 2000
United States April 21, 2001
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ポケモンはらはらリレー
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Assistant director 井上修 Osamu Inoue
Animation director 佐藤まさふみ Masafumi Satō
Additional credits

The Fire-ing Squad! (Japanese: もえろゼニガメだん!ほのおのように!! Burn, Zenigame Squad! Like a Fire!!) is the 147th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 11, 2000 and in the United States on April 21, 2001.

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Blurb

Team Rocket attempts to steal all the water Pokémon from the annual Fire and Rescue Grand Prix but they turn up all-wet when Ash's Squirtle leads his old gang, The Squirtle Squad into battle against the trio.

Plot

On the way to Goldenrod City, Ash and his friends stop in a Pokémon Center to send his Tauros back to Professor Oak after using it in the Tauros competition. Oak tells him that Heracross is proving to be a very interesting research subject, thus Ash also leaves Heracross with him. Soon after, Nurse Joy reports that Ash's Pokémon are all in excellent condition. Brock asks Joy to examine him, but a nervous Joy conveniently remembers her duty to examine the Pokémon for something called the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.

Curious, the group decides to check things out at the nearby stadium. Apparently the Grand Prix is a firefighting contest for Pokémon and their Trainers. Always eager to show off his skills, Ash decides promptly to enter the contest with his own team. Misty reminds him that the only Water-type he has is Squirtle, but Ash says he'll just use her Psyduck and Staryu. After an irate Misty complains that he should ask her first, Psyduck pops out. Ash interprets this as an expression of excitement.

Suddenly, a familiar voice calls to Ash and Misty. Captain Aidan and Team Wartortle Brock, who has never met Aidan or Team Wartortle, observes how well the Wartortle have been trained. Misty fills him in; while traveling in the Orange Archipelago, she, Ash, and Tracey met Aidan and Team Wartortle, the best firefighting force in the region. Ash's Squirtle had worked out with the team and even helped to put out a major fire. Aidan reveals that he and his team are the returning champions in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix. The lead Wartortle shakes claws with Ash's Squirtle, its friend and rival.

The group goes to the workout center, where Trainers and their teams are busy practicing before the competition. Aidan later contacts the event management team and confirms that Ash can enter the contest. Brock looks around at the other teams, noting that competition will be stiff. Ash, of course, isn't worried. Then, Squirtle notices Officer Jenny and its old Squirtle Squad. Jenny notices that the Squirtle all look nervous. She assures them that they will do fine if they work as a team. Suddenly the Squirtle notice their former leader. While the reunited Squirtle Squad exchange happy greetings, Ash and his friends greet Jenny. She recounts how Ash and his friends converted the Squirtle Squad from ragtag delinquents to responsible and talented firefighters. At the mention that Team Wartortle are the returning champions, the Squirtle Squad expresses fear, at which Ash's Squirtle scratches its chin in an unimpressed manner. Meanwhile, Team Rocket watches from a nearby window and soon set their sights on stealing all the Pokémon in the competition, including Ash's Pokémon.

While Ash's Squirtle continues to catch up with its old friends, Jenny asks if the Squirtle Squad can have a joint practice session with Team Wartortle. Aidan agrees, and both teams prepare for the target range, where Pokémon use their attacks to bring down targets. The Squirtle Squad looks very nervous as the practice begins. Aidan tells his Wartortle to focus on each target, listen to the lead Wartortle, and work as a team. The strategy works; each Wartortle aims with precision, taking down one target at a time with the concentrated Water Gun attacks. In contrast, the Squirtle Squad seem out of focus. Their aim is off and they're not working with each other. While Jenny and Ash urge the Squirtle on, Brock observes that they're probably nervous being next to such a high-rated team as Team Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle decides to take action: it steps on each of the Squirtle's tails. Jumping up together in pain, the Squirtle finally aim as one like the Wartortle. Ash's Squirtle orders them to take down each target. When the practice ends, both teams have hit all the targets. The Squirtle Squad seem much more confident with their leader back. Ash notes that the Squad does not function without his Squirtle.

The Grand Prix finally starts, with Ash and his team - Pikachu, Squirtle, and Misty's Staryu and Psyduck - facing off against a team of Muk. The two teams will be competing to see who can put out a burning house faster. Misty encourages the team to show the Muk how awesome Water Pokémon are. Squirtle and Staryu aim Water Gun at the burning house, while Pikachu uses its back feet to fling dirt at the fire. Ash's team is working well, until Psyduck gets in the way of Staryu's Water Gun. The Pokémon is sent flying into the fire. Luckily, Squirtle rescues Psyduck before it becomes roasted. To apologize for its mistake, Staryu washes the smoke stains off Psyduck, who appears to have been unaware of its near-death experience. But the lost time proves to be fatal; the Muk team has extinguished the fire by covering it with their massive bodies.

After Ash's disappointing failure, the Squirtle Squad faces off against a team of Golduck, who apparently came in second place in the previous Grand Prix. Aidan worries that the pressure of the competition may be braking the Squirtle's concentration. His diagnosis proves correct; the Squad looks even more nervous than it did during the practice session. As the round starts, the Golduck team spring quickly and efficiently into action, with each Golduck taking one side of the burning house. The Squirtle Squad, on the other hand, appears too nervous to move. When they finally get going, one of the Squirtle trips and bowls over the others, bringing them all down in a struggling heap. After managing to get to their feet, the Squad aim their Water Guns at their burning house, but their efforts are weak and uncoordinated. At this rate, the Golduck will win easily. Concerned, Ash's Squirtle hurries up to Jenny, followed by Ash and Pikachu. Jenny's attempts to get the Squad to listen to her are futile, but then Ash comes up with a bright idea: Pikachu uses Thunder Shock on the Squirtle to get their attention. Ash tells them that they need to listen to their leader. At this, Ash's Squirtle looks surprised, but Ash reassures it by saying that the Squad needs it. Squirtle takes control once again, and under its leadership, the Squad gets back into the fight. In the end, it's a close match, but the Squirtle Squad come out on top.

Suddenly, the extinguished fire reignites, and the house soon explodes. From the ground beneath where the house stood emerges Team Rocket in one of its giant contraptions. After reciting their motto, Team Rocket proceeds with their nefarious plan. Their machine, called the Torcher Scorcher, shoots flames out of its arms straight at the Squirtle, Jenny, Ash, and Pikachu. Aidan and Team Wartortle come to the rescue with the team's Water Guns, but James simply turns up the heat. Other Trainers start running towards the Torcher Scorcher with their Pokémon to try to help, but that was what Team Rocket was waiting for. Meowth presses a button and sends nets flying out from the Torcher Scorcher's body, ensnaring all the Pokémon except the Squirtle Squad. Ash tries to run at the giant mecha, but Jenny pulls him away just in time to avoid the flames.

As Team Rocket sets the stadium on fire, Ash tells his Squirtle that it must lead the Squirtle Squad to defeat Team Rocket and rescue the Pokémon. After a short huddle, the Squirtle Squad don the infamous glasses of its delinquent days and aim their Water Guns at the Torcher Scorcher. Team Rocket tries to step on the Squirtle, but Ash's Squirtle's orders keep its team members from getting crushed. Brock and Misty happily note the teamwork and superb timing of the Squad. Finally, Team Rocket gets dizzy from their efforts, and the mecha loses its balance and falls over. Squirtle crashes into Team Rocket's command station and blasts them against the wall with Water Gun. Then it stomps on all the controls, sending sparks flying. The door to the mecha's holding area opens, freeing the Pokémon. Squirtle jumps out of the Torcher Scorcher, but Team Rocket isn't through yet. The mecha gets up and prepares to blast Ash, Jenny, and the Pokémon with fire, but before Team Rocket can act, Pikachu and Squirtle combine their Thunderbolt and Water Gun attacks to blast the mecha. Team Rocket bids a bitterly painful farewell.

While construction trucks are busy repairing the stadium, Ash has a talk with his Squirtle. He says that the Squirtle Squad is very strong, but they need their leader. Ash's Squirtle looks sadly between its Trainer and its friends; Ash smiles encouragingly, and the Squad looks hopeful. Squirtle makes its decision: it will lead the Squirtle Squad like it did in the old days.

With Ash's Squirtle at the helm, the Squad moves through the competition smoothly with newfound confidence. Team Wartortle also do very well. Finally, the final round begins, with the Squirtle Squad facing off against Team Wartortle. The challenge is to retrieve a dummy from a burning building and extinguish the fire in the least amount of time. Ash shouts encouragement to the Squad; Misty shouts good luck to the Wartortle; while Brock has his priorities and shouts his support for Officer Jenny. While Ash's Squirtle and the leader of Team Wartortle head into their separate buildings, their team members do their best to put out the fires. Then the leaders of both teams emerge with their dummies and direct their teams to put out the fire. The air is thick with tension as both teams race neck-and-neck. At last, the final Water Gun barrage extinguishes the fire in both houses. Anticipation rises as Team Wartortle's total time is recorded to be 3:54:02, but the Squirtle Squad narrowly claim the victory with a time of 3:53:00. As the stadium erupts with cheers, Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad celebrate their unexpected victory. Aidan and Team Wartortle congratulate the Squad with a salute, which they return happily.

At the end of the day, Ash congratulates his Squirtle. Jenny thanks Ash for letting his Squirtle leave his party and continue leading the Squirtle Squad. Squirtle says goodbye to Pikachu, Misty, and Brock, and then looks at Ash's other Pokémon. Chikorita and Cyndaquil both nod farewell, but as Squirtle holds out its claws to Bulbasaur to shake, Bulbasaur turns away. But then it extends a vine to its long-time friend, shaking solemnly. Jenny heads away on her motorcycle , with the Squirtle Squad riding in the sidecar. As his Squirtle recedes into the distance, an emotional Ash yells that they will always be friends, no matter what. He remembers all the good times they had, from the moment Squirtle expressed its wish to join Ash's team to the present.

Major events

Bulbasaur saying goodbye to Squirtle
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts


Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Houndour (US and international), Squirtle (Ash's) (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • The corresponding page on Pokémon.com lists the Synopsis for the following episode instead of this episode.
  • Brock says Aidan's name along with Ash and Misty when they first see him, however, the two had never met before.
  • In one scene, some Poliwag's tails are colored dark blue instead of white.
  • As the Squirtle Squad and Team Wartortle line up for their first face-off, the Squirtle are shown with their backs facing the camera, their shells bare. However, in the next shot, they are shown wearing their jackets.
  • When Staryu accidentally shoots Psyduck into the burning house, a split-screen showing everyone shocked appears, but when Staryu appears, Heracross's cry is played instead of Staryu's. This is particularly strange as Heracross was not even there at the time, being back at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
  • At the end of the episode, the narrator says about Ash and his friends, "As they continue their journey to Johto, they look forward to the new friends and new memories that lie ahead." The grammar doesn't make sense as they are already in Johto.
  • Near the end, as the gang bids farewell to Aidan and his Wartortle, the lead Wartortle's scarf is a burnt orange color instead of yellow.
  • When everyone is saying goodbye to Squirtle, Togepi is a yellowish-orange color instead of white.

Dub edits

In other languages


EP146 : Tricks Of The Trade
Original series
EP148 : No Big Woop!
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