This week saw fire brigades across the country mark International Firefighters Day – the day which raises awareness of the work of firefighters around the work and the dangers that fire brings.
To mark this, we have looked back in the archives to find pictures of some serious fires which have hit Sheffield over the years – occasions to which South Yorkshire firefighters rode to the rescue.
The fires go right back to the 1950s. The uniforms and the equipment that they use may have changed – but the courage of the firefighters that wear them remain the same.
13. Aerial ladder
Another picture of the Gatecrasher Fire on Matilda Street showing a firefighter dramatically framed by the smoke Photo: Barry Richardson
14. Fletcher Plant, Darnall
A fire at Fletcher Plant Limited, Darnall in 2018, Firefighters on the scene. Picture: Andrew Roe Photo: Andrew Roe
15. Paper Mill Road,S hiregreen
Fireman damp down after a fire at Paper Mill Road, Shiregreen in June 2012 Photo: stuart hastings
16. Ritz Bingo
Firemen tackling a blaze at the former Ritz Bingo at Wordsworth Avenue, in May 2008 Photo: Stuart Hastings