Ep 16. Trouble and Squeak

Fireman Sam season 5 episode 16, titled "Trouble and Squeak," follows the dedicated team of firefighters in the Welsh town of Pontypandy as they deal with a series of emergencies.

The episode begins with Sam and firefighter Penny Morris entering the local pet store to help out with an escaped hamster, which has found its way into the store's air conditioning system. As they climb up to the roof to investigate, they discover that the hamster is not alone - there's a whole family of them living up there. Sam and Penny devise a plan to capture all of the hamsters and return them safely to their owner.

Meanwhile, back at the fire station, the rest of the team is working hard to prepare for the annual Pontypandy Firefighter Challenge. The challenge is a competition between fire stations from different towns, testing their physical fitness, firefighting skills, and teamwork. Mike Flood is especially keen to participate, but Norman Price has other ideas. He teams up with the mischievous Dilys Price to sabotage the competition by setting off fireworks in the middle of the obstacle course.

As the firefighters race to put out the resulting blaze, they realize that they're not just dealing with a simple fire - the fireworks have lit up a nearby oil drum, causing it to explode and spill fuel all over the ground. The team must work quickly to contain the spill and prevent it from spreading, while also putting out the fire and rescuing anyone who might be in danger.

Despite the chaos caused by the fireworks, the Pontypandy firefighters are able to come together and work as a team to save the day. Sam and Penny are able to capture all of the escaped hamsters and return them to their grateful owner, while the rest of the team is able to successfully put out the fire and prevent any major damage from occurring.

At the end of the episode, the firefighters gather to celebrate their victory in the Pontypandy Firefighter Challenge. Although there were a few hiccups along the way, they all worked together to overcome the challenges and come out on top. As they enjoy their victory, they are reminded once again of the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and bravery in the face of danger.