Ep 5. The New Hero Next Door

Fireman Sam season 3 episode 5, "The New Hero Next Door", follows the adventures of Sam and his firefighting team as they encounter a new superhero in Pontypandy. The episode begins with Sam receiving a call about a cat stuck in a tree. However, when he arrives at the scene, he is surprised to find a new superhero, known as "The Pontypandy Puma", already rescuing the cat.

The Pontypandy Puma is a mysterious hero who has been saving the day all over town, much to the excitement of the local children. Sam is initially suspicious of the new hero and is worried that the Puma's actions might put people in danger. However, as the Puma continues to save people throughout the day, Sam begins to see that the Puma is truly a hero and not just a reckless thrill-seeker.

As the episode progresses, Sam begins to work alongside the Pontypandy Puma, and the two heroes form an unlikely bond. Together, they are able to save a group of stranded hikers who are stuck on a mountain ledge, as well as extinguish a house fire and rescue a trapped cat.

While the Pontypandy Puma is hailed as a hero by the townspeople, Sam becomes increasingly jealous of the new hero's popularity. This jealousy comes to a head during a daring rescue at the town's annual fete. The Puma saves a young boy who is trapped in a burning building, but Sam is unable to help due to a firework display that has gone awry.

In the end, Sam and the Puma learn to appreciate each other's strengths and work together to save the boy. The episode ends with the Puma revealing his true identity as Norman Price, a mischievous kid who has always dreamed of being a superhero and finally gets his chance to be a hero in his hometown.

Overall, "The New Hero Next Door" is an exciting and heartwarming episode of Fireman Sam that highlights the importance of teamwork, bravery, and community. Viewers will be on the edges of their seats as they watch the Pontypandy Puma and Sam work together to save the day, and will be left with a renewed sense of awe and admiration for the heroes in their own lives.