Frankie, a young poetic fireman, is in love with Annabelle, the daughter of Basil the fire station chief. They are planning to marry but her father will not allow it. He does not think Frankie is man enough for his daughter. Basil accuses Frankie of burning down the merry-go-round in the park to prove that he is not fit to marry Annabelle. Frankie goes in to hiding. Basil sets a trap for him as he plots to burn down the school and frame Frankie for the fire. But with Pigeon Boy's help, Frankie proves to Basil that he not a coward and is more than fit to marry his daughter after all.