Fireman Sam: Missing in China

Peace in Pontypandy, not for long

**Translation in Chinese written in Chinese characters followed by words.** There are also translations from German and French.

It was a nice day in Pontypandy, The birds were flying in the air and the sky was clear and sunny. The Fire Station had been so busy after a long day, and Sam was in China for an International Leading Firefighter Conference in Beijing with the Chinese Fire Services and other countries representing today. Station Officer Steele was in his office when Elvis came in with some tea, he looked like he was missing Sam since he left for China. The other firefighters came in for a briefing with their senior officer about the day, he stood up and briefed the crew. "Right, as you all are aware, Fireman Sam is in China for a conference right now. So, that means we all need to be on high alert until he comes back," he said

"Yes, sir." They replied.

"Erm, sir. Is it possible that we may need to look for him there if he is missing?" Elvis asked.

"No, Cridlington. there are other firefighters that can find him, but it's quite big."

"I understand, sir."

Elvis and the others left while Station Officer Steele went back to reading his messages. He became worried that Elvis may be right about Sam ending up lost in China. He decided to send a message to Malcolm about Sam. Elvis and Ellie were in the Kitchen while Penny was with Arnold with a deck of cards, they were talking about Sam and his trip to China. "I'm surprised that Chief Fire Officer Boyce chose Sam to go to the conference instead of me," Penny said.

"I know, Penny. Sam was chosen because he was one of the best, and you are the best too."

"Thanks, Elvis. I think I needed that."

"You don't think Sam will make it back soon, China's 8 hours ahead of us," Ellie added.

"I'm sure he's fine, Ellie," Arnold replied.

It wasn't long until the alarm sounded and Station Officer Steele told them that Norman Price has caused trouble again. Penny and Elvis left for the Cut Price store while Ellie and Arnold enjoyed their breakfast.

In China,

Sam was arriving at the conference and he was making his way to the conference room when he realized a lot of leading firefighters from different countries. He checked in to the line and he was next after another firefighter. The person behind the desk was checking off names that are present. "Hello, Can I get a name, Rank, and Fire Service?" The lady said.

"Yes, Samuel Jones, Leading Firefighter, Pontypandy Fire Service."

The lady behind the desk was checking the papers for his name and she found it in the middle of the paper. She looked in the box and found a lanyard with his name, rank, and service. She handed it over to him with some information in both Chinese and English. "Ok, here's that for you, and the conference starts at 4:00 pm. You're just in time. You can head on in and get to know the other firefighters here today, any questions?" she said

"Do firefighters know what service the other firefighter works for by the shirt they are wearing?"

"Yes, like you have a light blue polo with your Fire service logo printed on there, and he has a T-Shirt on."

"Oh, ok. Thank you."

"No Problem."

Sam went in and saw there were a lot of tables with the country Name along with the firefighter's Name, Rank, and service. He found his next to the Firefighter from Canada and a firefighter from Germany. He set his stuff down and sat down in his seat. Just then, a firefighter with a T-shirt came up to him. He had two other people with him, and they were also in t-shirts. Sam was surprised, he decided to stand up like they were and introduce himself. "Hello, there." He said.