Between series 1-3 Jupiters siren was a Whelen Alpha style siren, although no emergency services used this siren until the mid-90s. Arnold is a computer whizz and the team’s tech person. He loves technology and only has to look at a new piece of equipment to know what components it has and how he could improve it. Arnold is determined to get all the best tech-gear for the Pontypandy Fire Service and is sure that if there’s anything they can’t get hold of, he will be able to make it himself.

Fireman Sam started out as a Welsh animated series, which ran from 1985-1994. The show was the brainchild of 2 former firemen from London, England. It was aired in Welsh, Gaelic, and English, and became popular for its promotion of fire safety.On the front grill of Jupiter, it includes a sidling compartment where the toolbox and replacement parts are stored. Norman Price has just climbed to a high ledge on Pontypandy Mountain when Woolly the Sheep lands on top of his head.] Norman Price: What the? The pebbles are getting bigger! The weather forecast didn't say anything about raining sheep today. Jupiter has a 200hp l6 turbo diesel engine with a top speed of 75mph (120 km/h) and weighs 15 tonnes. In Series 5 and Paper Plane Down, the striping at the rear of Jupiter was shown in an upside-down V style. Since then, it has been depicted the other way up.

Chief Fire Officer Boyce: [ on the phone] Cheerio, Mr. Sledgehammer! Don Sledgehammer: So, Flex, I want you in my next movie; "Firefighter Sam's Flaming Inferno"! Flex Dexter: Awesome! And I'll be playing Firefighter Sam? Don Sledgehammer: Don't be crazy, Flex. Whatever every action movie needs is a real action hero! I see you as uh... you know... more of a co-star on this one. Flex Dexter: Huh? A co-star? Don Sledgehammer: Yes. You'll be... uh... [ points to Elvis Cridlington on the TV screen] that guy there! Flex Dexter: Oh... th-- the guy with the flappy-floppy shovel-y thing? Don Sledgehammer: Yes, that guy. I'll get my people to call your people! [ Don leaves his office with Flex inside.] Flex Dexter: Okay. I'll be the co-star for now. But an action movie set can be a dangerous place. Norman and Derek want to be firefighters and to prove themselves right. They end up driving Jupiter, but can barely steer, so it is up to Sam to save Jupiter from going into the sea. Jupiter is the main fire engine of the Pontypandy Fire Station, driven to emergencies mostly by Fireman Sam, though the other firefighters have driven it as well. It has its own trailer that can carry cargo and water rescue vehicles such as Juno and the Hovercraft. Trevor Evans: Ahhh... oh... This is the life. I can't beat relaxing in Pontypandy-- [ Dusty smashes on Trevor's belly and escapes] POOOOO--AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH--AAAARRK!!!!!!! James Jones: Trevor, are you all right? Trevor Evans: [ rubbing his belly] I'm fine. Was it a football? James Jones: No, actually, a flying dog. Trevor Evans: Oh... well jumped by a flying dog landed on my tum before I had my corned beef and piccalilli sandwich. Eh... hang on? A flying dog?Fireman Sam proved so popular that several iterations of the TV series were produced, as well as various movies, stage productions, and even a musical. In 2003, a new series was created that introduced an Australian character, Tom Thomas, a rescue pilot who flew a helicopter known as the Wallaby One. This series aired with 26 episodes and ended in 2005. In 2008, another new Fireman Sam series began; this version moved Pontypandy from the interior lands to the seaside. Fireman Sam Toys For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. The pride of the Pontypandy Fire Service, Jupiter is always on hand to attend all manner of disasters. Expertly driven by Sam and the crew, Jupiter is a welcome sight to anyone in trouble. Always clean and shiny, Jupiter's bright red paintwork and flashing blue lights are a clear sight that help is on the way. In series 6 Jupiter's front end was facelifted and is taken from the bumper of the Volvo FL6 (after-Volvo LV71, Volvo LV81, Volvo Roundnose, Volvo Brage, Volvo F85, and Volvo F6) and lower element of the Dennis Sabre which got modified with new headlamps, a yellow strip and two strobe lights on either side.

Kerry Shale as Don Sledgehammer (2018-Set for Action! only) and Dr. Crumpton (2020-Norman Price and the Mystery of the Sky only) The pump bay contained a hose-reel switch, pressure lever, two low-pressure outlets, two rolls of lay-flat hose and a valveless branch pipe. To the right of the pump bay is the “candy cane” style water level.

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Venus is now a water carrier with a mounted cannon and three main hose outlets, there is also a small storage compartment for a hose and other rescue equipment.

Jupiter's elevating ladder has a water cannon for putting out fires from above, it was only used in A Real Live Wire, Pizza Palaver and Magic Norman. In addition, she has two outriggers on the sides of its cab, but we never see her rear platform, extended out along with the snorkel and revealing two more outriggers in some episodes.Elvis is named after the singer Elvis Presley, whom he idolised as a child and even styled his hair upon. It was hinted in the Series 10 episode Space Train that Arnold may be afraid of heights. Next to Elvis Cridlington (in series 7) and Trevor Evans, originally an Auxiliary Fireman in Series 1 - 4, this makes him the third member of the Pontypandy Fire Brigade to have a phobia of heights. In some episodes, such as Danger Falling Sheep and The New Hero Next Door, the water cannon on Jupiter’s platform is missing.