Fireman Sam proved so popular that several iterations of the TV series were produced, as well as various movies, stage productions, and even a musical. In 2003, a new series was created that introduced an Australian character, Tom Thomas, a rescue pilot who flew a helicopter known as the Wallaby One. This series aired with 26 episodes and ended in 2005. In 2008, another new Fireman Sam series began; this version moved Pontypandy from the interior lands to the seaside. Fireman Sam Toys

In series 10 it gained a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) which has an inbuilt Mapscreen system and various information regarding incidents. Ironically, this episode was foreshadowed by Norman in the previous series, making this the first episode to be hinted out from an earlier episode.She has her own trailer that can carry cargo and water rescue vehicles such as Juno and the Hovercraft. Chief Fire Officer Boyce: [ on the phone] Cheerio, Mr. Sledgehammer! Don Sledgehammer: So, Flex, I want you in my next movie; "Firefighter Sam's Flaming Inferno"! Flex Dexter: Awesome! And I'll be playing Firefighter Sam? Don Sledgehammer: Don't be crazy, Flex. Whatever every action movie needs is a real action hero! I see you as uh... you know... more of a co-star on this one. Flex Dexter: Huh? A co-star? Don Sledgehammer: Yes. You'll be... uh... [ points to Elvis Cridlington on the TV screen] that guy there! Flex Dexter: Oh... th-- the guy with the flappy-floppy shovel-y thing? Don Sledgehammer: Yes, that guy. I'll get my people to call your people! [ Don leaves his office with Flex inside.] Flex Dexter: Okay. I'll be the co-star for now. But an action movie set can be a dangerous place. In 1996, there was a stage show that was later released on video, titled Fireman Sam in Action. It was interspersed with scenes of children learning about fire safety with Gary Lewis, the actor playing Fireman Sam in the stage show. The original idea came about from two ex-firemen from London, England – Dave Gingell and David Jones after purchasing a stop motion animation book by artist Anthony Miller. They approached Mike Young, creator of SuperTed, in Barry, Wales, and asked him to further develop their concept. The idea was then brought to S4C's Director of Animation, Chris Grace, who had previously commissioned SuperTed, saw potential in the idea and commissioned the series. The characters and the storylines were created by Rob Lee, an illustrator from Cardiff, and the programme was made using stop motion. It could take up to four days to produce one minute of this form of puppet animation. Fireman Sam has to this day been translated into over 25 different languages including Mandarin. [5]

When Norman turns on Jupiter, he turns the key from his right, but when he turns off Jupiter, he turns the key from his left. John Alderton - Sam Jones, Elvis Cridlington, Station Officer Steele, Penny Morris, Trevor Evans, Dilys Price, Bella Lasagne, Norman Price, Sarah Jones, and James Jones (1987-1994) OMC Electronics made a Fireman Sam Kiddie ride in 1993 which is based on the Jupiter from the Original Series with Sam, Elvis and Station Officer Steele inside and 3 Buttons. It plays the Fireman Sam theme tune and the emergency theme. Despite his position as the station's cook, Elvis has no culinary skills at all. Due to this and his clumsy nature, he very often ends up burning the food. Because of this, Sam prefers to have Bella Lasagne prepare sandwiches for him over eating Elvis's cooking. Fireman Sam started out as a Welsh animated series, which ran from 1985-1994. The show was the brainchild of 2 former firemen from London, England. It was aired in Welsh, Gaelic, and English, and became popular for its promotion of fire safety.In Series 5 and Paper Plane Down, the striping at the rear of Jupiter was shown in an upside-down V style. Since then, it has been depicted the other way up.

As a freelance design, Jupiter is now an aerial rescue pump receiving elements of the Bedford 6x4 whilst gaining the extra wheelset (retaining the front end elements of the Bedford TK) and can seat three people. Dilys Price: Norman! Where do you think you're going? You're grounded! Go to your room! Featured Cast [ edit ] Elvis may have been afraid of heights as demonstrated in Pontypandy Extreme and Model Plane, but in later episodes he seems to be over it. In 1998, Mitchells Children Rides (formerly R.G. Mitchell) re-made the Fireman Sam kiddie ride with a new Dashboard, and Penny took Station Officer Steele's Place.Trevor Evans: Ahhh... oh... This is the life. I can't beat relaxing in Pontypandy-- [ Dusty smashes on Trevor's belly and escapes] POOOOO--AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH--AAAARRK!!!!!!! James Jones: Trevor, are you all right? Trevor Evans: [ rubbing his belly] I'm fine. Was it a football? James Jones: No, actually, a flying dog. Trevor Evans: Oh... well jumped by a flying dog landed on my tum before I had my corned beef and piccalilli sandwich. Eh... hang on? A flying dog? Mike Flood: Balloons, ribbons, food. We got everything. But what about the music? Deep Water [05:12] [ edit ] Penny Morris: Hello there. Where are you two going? Norman Price and Mandy Flood: Just off to the mountain. Penny Morris: Hmm. Kerry Shale as Don Sledgehammer (2018-Set for Action! only) and Dr. Crumpton (2020-Norman Price and the Mystery of the Sky only) Jupiter had only one blue beacon above the driver's side of the roof and a bell above the passenger's side.