One day Shane's Dad and crew rescue a very special dog from a burning building. The dog has no identification and no known owner, so Shane's Dad makes him care for the dog until they find his home. Shane is not crazy about the idea. He doesn't want to care for the dog and resents him.
Eventually, the dog is able to win Shane over with his unusual talents and firefighting ability. Before long, the dog becomes an intricate member of the special firefighting family and an extremely close friend to Shane.
Some mysterious fires begin. Shane decides to use the keen senses of his new companion to find out who is behind these terrible fires, but the investigating duo fall into a life-threatening situation. When the two are rescued and life seems to be good, the firehouse dog's true owner comes forward. He claims that the dog is a talented movie star and demands that he be returned at once. Poor Shane is forced to face yet another loss in his young life and be on his own once again.
Firehouse Dog is filled with action, suspense, humor and love. It is a great family movie especially for dog lovers. The movie is filled with a series of life lessons, teenager adversities, and some fun, laughter and all around entertainment.