Fireman Sam Classic Season 7 Episode 8 Flood's Flood
- TV-Y
- April 23, 2015
- 10 min
Fireman Sam Classic season 7 episode 8, titled "Flood's Flood," follows the beloved hero of Pontypandy, Fireman Sam, as he and his team are called to action when heavy rains cause flooding in the town.
The start of the episode shows the people of Pontypandy worried about the heavy rains and possible flooding that might occur. Just then, they hear a loud noise that seems to be coming from the river. Upon investigation, they discover that a tree had fallen across the river and caused a blockage, leading to the water level rising rapidly and causing a flood. They quickly call the fire station for help, and Fireman Sam and his team spring into action.
The team first tries to remove the fallen tree from the river, using chainsaws and ropes. However, the water level is just too high, and the current too strong, making it impossible for them to remove the tree. So, Fireman Sam comes up with an alternative plan to divert the water flow to prevent further damage. He instructs Elvis to build sandbags to create a dam, while he and his colleague Officer Steele commandeer a nearby crane they use to move some of the debris that has collected in the river.
Meanwhile, back at the fire station, the team's robotic dog, Radar, detects another problem - a small pump that was being used to control the water levels in another part of the town has stopped working due to a power failure. The fire station team has to split up, with some continuing the flood relief effort while the others try and fix the pump.
Firefighter Penny and Tom, the station's mechanic, go to the site of the broken pump and find that the issue is a blown fuse. They quickly replace it, and the pump is working again. But, as there is still a vast amount of water in the area, they decide to stay put to monitor the situation, just in case any more problems come up.
Back at the river, Fireman Sam successfully diverts the water flow, and the flooding starts to subside. The team is feeling confident that they can manage the situation now, but then they receive news of a new emergency - a collapsed bridge in another part of the town.
Fireman Sam and his team rush to the site of the collapsed bridge and see that a man is trapped in a car on the other side. Firefighter Penny bravely maneuvers an inflatable boat to reach the stranded man. She rescues him and brings him back to safety, but the team's attention shifts to another emergency - a tree that has fallen on a power line, sparking a fire that could potentially cause a blackout throughout the town.
Fireman Sam and his team head to the site of the fire, and Fireman Sam comes up with another innovative solution to put out the flames. He instructs the team to use a nearby lake and its water resources to put out the fire instead of using their typical hoses. The team's boat provides the necessary equipment, and they manage to put out the flames just in time.
The episode ends with the team back at the fire station, feeling proud of themselves for a job well done. Fireman Sam reminds them that teamwork and quick thinking are what kept them and the town safe throughout the emergency. Finally, they all take a moment to celebrate their success before retiring to bed, staying ready for whatever emergencies await them next.