Harper was forced to quit the program after his actions led to the alleged death of a fellow cadet.

He is called back up by Captain Walters after the team is overwhelmed by a wave of disasters and criminals afflicting the city.

Harper must navigate through the streets of the city of San Alto, putting out fires, rescuing trapped citizens, clearing wreckage and chasing down criminals.

[4] As a first responder in the game, the player undertakes a series of missions, all of which are performed through racing through a location.

For example, the Rescue Buggies are centered on making jumps, while police missions are structured as car chases.