South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called for help by colleagues from the MidandWest Service shortly after the area was hit by a large hailstorm.
Popular areas include Sai Ying Pun (which translates as WestMid Levels) and the university area, which are quieter, greener and have access to the hiking trails.
After also working in westandmid Wales he was made area dean of St Mary's Deanery in Wrexham in February 2002 before being appointed vicar general the following year.