Fireman Sam

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Distressing scenes

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on ABC free to air.

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About the program

Year of production	2004
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	10 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	UK
Production Company	Cosgrove Hall Films & Siriol Productions

Synopsis

Fireman Sam is one member of a team of fire fighters who help handle emergency situations in the small town in which he lives. Each episode deals with one aspect of fire safety or outlines what to do in various sorts of emergencies.

Points to consider

Words of caution

There is one emergency situation in each episode, many of which could be distressing for young viewers, such as a child seeing his mother trapped in a bird-watching lookout while there is a bushfire close by.

Positive aspects

gives simple clear instructions about what to do in different type of emergency situations
offers precautions on how to avoid fires
gives simple, repeated safety tips

Questions to ask

What would you do in that type of emergency?
Did the characters involved do the right thing?
How could the situation have been avoided?