Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this appealing series teaches fire safety to preschoolers. Sam is a colorful Welsh firefighter who's also a responsive member of his community and a loving uncle to his niece and nephew. Young viewers will be delighted by the stop-motion animation (which creates soft visuals), the colorful backdrops of the charming Welsh village, and the funny dialogue. Storylines focus on situations that require the firefighters' help, such as someone's pet dog getting stuck in a fence or a child accidentally knocking over a lit jack-o'-lantern and starting a fire. Sensitive viewers may need a parent nearby to help them understand that all of the characters are safe in the end.

Sexual Content

Not applicable.

Violence

Some of the fires and other crises that Sam faces may frighten the youngest viewers, but everyone is always safe in the end.

Language

Welsh accents and expressions.

Social Behavior

Sam shows how to stay calm in a crisis. He also relies on his team to help him solve problems.

Consumerism

Tie-in products are inevitable.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable