Escape From Pontypandy Island

Escape From Pontypandy Island is the 5th episode of Series 9.

Plot
When the Pontypandy Pioneers go on a day trip with Trevor to Pontypandy Island, Norman, Mandy, Sarah and James are all desperate to prove that they will be the best explorers. When their boat drifts out to sea, James sets up smoke signals using a wet blanket and Trevor's BBQ fire, but while waiting to be rescued Norman tries to make a big smoke signal by using sticks and causes a big forest fire on the island.

Characters

 * Fireman Sam
 * Penny Morris
 * Elvis Cridlington
 * Station Officer Steele
 * Chief Fire Officer Boyce
 * Ben Hooper
 * Trevor Evans
 * Charlie Jones
 * Sarah and James
 * Mandy Flood
 * Norman Price
 * Dilys Price (Mentioned)

Trivia

 * Pontypandy Island is introduced for the first time.
 * According to Elvis, Sam has earned at least 6 medals in his firefighting career. The medal he was to be given would have been his seventh.
 * Stock footage from All At Sea is used.
 * Sam declines the award he was supposed to get and instead gives it to James at the end of the episode.

Gallery
The Skiff floating away from the island

Norman, James, Sarah and Mandy clapping for Fireman Sam's medal