With so many pictures in the archives of firefighters hard at work, meeting politicians and making friends at fundays to chose from we have dug 18 pictures to take you back to the early noughties.
Which firefighters can you spot in these throwback pictures from the turn of the millennium?
Want more Sheffield retro? NHS staff over the years, Owlerton Stadium in pictures
A message from the Editor:
Thank you to all who support local journalism with a digital or print subscription to The Star. The events of 2020 mean trusted, local journalism is more reliant than ever on your support. We couldn't do it without you. Subscribe here www.thestar.co.uk/subscriptions so we can keep campaigning on your behalf. Stay safe.
1. New equipment training
Leading firefighter John Hardcastle game a demonstration with the resuscitation equipment and the new defibrillator at theMansfield Road fire station, Intake, Sheffield in 2000 Photo: Andrew Partridge
2. Meeting Ann Widecombe
Ann Widecombe, shadow home secretary at the South Yorkshire fire and rescue headquarters, Wellington Street, Sheffield met young firefighter Jane Courtney in 2001 Photo: Andrew Partridge (Staff)
3. Coveted Silver Axe trophy
At the 2001 Passing Out Parade for Trainee Firefighters, the award for 'Top Trainee' along with the coveted Silver Axe trophy went to Sarah McDowell, 32, from Sheffield. Sarah, along with 18 other successful trainee firefighters, displayed their professional new skills before the Chief Fire Officer, Barry O'Donnell, and an audience of family, friends and VIPs. Photo: submitted
4. Sheffield Markets fire
Firefighters tackled the fire in Sheffield Markets in 200. Pictured is Chief Fire Officer, centre Barry O'Donnell at the scene. Photo: Steve Ellis