While Sam helps Trevor teach the Pontypandy Pioneers about woodland fire safety, Chief Fire Officer Boyce tries to put the other firefighters through a faulty exercise routine he planned. But when they get injured as a result, only he, Sam and Station Officer Steele are left to deal with a woodland fire.

Tom and Moose are making a Wicker Bear to try and beat the world record of the largest wicker bear held by the wild men of Newtown. But when it comes to take a group photo with the Pontypandy Pioneers (excluding James who has a cold), their creation falls onto a campfire which causes a huge forest fire.