Parent reviews for Fireman Sam (2024)

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What are the criticism of Fireman Sam? ›

Fireman Sam is a two-sided affair. On the one hand, because the first 4 seasons are a long way from the later ones, but above all because the switch from stop-motion to CGI animations has given the series an extreme kink. In addition, the stories are designed to be more superficial and less value-oriented.

Fireman Sam is an excellent educational show not just for young children, it's for everyone! One character Norman Price the troublemaker is always causing trouble and needs to be rescued in almost every episode. Some of the action sequences may be startling for young kids but everyone is fine at the end.

He said: “Firefighters nationally and residents locally have raised some concerns that Fireman Sam doesn't reflect the fire service today, in terms of both the job itself and our workforce. “It's important to us that our open days and community events don't make anyone feel excluded and therefore we took this decision.

Activity Book Fireman Sam is a big hit with kids aged 3 and 4 and perfect entertainment for those who love Bob the Builder and Postman Pat. Sam is the hero next door!

Created by two UK firefighters, FIREMAN SAM has been helping kids learn about fire safety since first airing on the BBC in the mid 1980s. Brave to the core -- as well as the hero next door (as described in the opening song, that is) -- Fireman Sam (voiced by John Sparkes) is just the person to help out in a crisis.

Reception. The ABC website said of the series, "All the characters blend together into an appealing mixture of fun and entertainment for children everywhere." Common Sense Media recommended the 2005 series for ages three and up, praising it for showing how to "stay calm in a crisis" and rely on a team to solve problems ...

Jones' eldest daughter Paula, who was ten-years-old at time gave the fireman character the name Sam. After considering on self-publishing their stories, Jones then heard a radio interview with Mike Young, the creator of SuperTed. Jones and then contacted Young, and he convinced him that what he had was special.

The original idea for the series came from two former firemen from London, who took their idea to artist and writer Rob Lee who developed the concept, and the show was commissioned.

He is a single man, but has a close relationship with his niece and nephew, Sarah and James, and is good friends with the villagers of Pontypandy and feels that everyone in Pontypandy is part of his family. Sam is brave, modest and dependable.

Fireman Sam has been dropped as the face of Lincolnshire Fire Service for being 'outdated' and not 'inclusive' enough.

Is Fireman Sam Norman's dad? ›

Jason, who as a dad of five is a regular viewer of children's TV, reckons Sam is the father of Norman Price. Naughty Norman is the seven-year-old boy who frequently causes the fires in Pontypandy that Sam is called out to deal with. Norman has a mum, Dilys, but she's single and no mention is ever made of his dad.

Sam X Penny is a romantic ship between ship between Fireman Sam and Penny Morris. It is one of the most popular ships in Fireman Sam.

Fireman Samuel "Sam" Jones is the title character of the series. He is a senior firefighter for the Pontypandy Fire Service. He is a competent and brave firefighter, who helps keep the people of Pontypandy safe.

History on Sprout

Fireman Sam debuted alongside it, and was featured on SproutOnline.com's "Fire Safety" page when the website was rebranded in August 2007. It aired three times a day, including at 8:30AM ET, and initially on weekends.

Penny Morris is one of the firefighters at the Pontypandy Fire Station. Having originally hailed from Newtown, she transferred to Pontypandy in between Series 4 and 5.

Norman Stanley Price is a villain from Fireman Sam. is a seven year old boy who loves to play practical jokes and skateboarding.

The original idea for the series came from two former firemen from London, who took their idea to artist and writer Rob Lee who developed the concept, and the show was commissioned. The series first appeared in Welsh on S4C on 15 September 1987, and two months later in English on BBC One on 17 November.

Fireman Sam is a fictional fireman created by David Jones, Dave Gingell and Rob Lee. He is a senior firefighter in the Pontypandy Fire Service. He first appeared in the first episode of Fireman Sam, The Kite, which aired in 1987.