Sheffield Fire Brigade: One of two recently acquired Bedford water tenders which featured a short wheelbase and small turning circle

Sheffield Fire Brigade: Specialized equipment carried on the emergency tender

Nursing staff receiving training in the use of portable fire extinguishers by Sheffield Fire Brigade

Emergency rescue procedure at a Sheffield hospital

Sheffield Fire Brigade: Fires caused by covering disused bedroom fireplaces with combustible building board. In most instances the adjoining flue is still in use and a defect in the brickwork may allow soot and hot sparks to accumulate unseen

Sheffield Fire Brigade: Evidence that the heat from an electric light bulb can cause fire. In this incident a sheet was draped over the hand rail to dry and the light left switched on

Sheffield Fire Brigade: The number of paraffin heaters in use has increased considerably and if safety is to be ensured the manufacturers instructions must be carefully observed

Sheffield Fire Brigade: This radiator was accidentally knocked from a chair in this bedroom and another life was lost

Sheffield Fire Brigade: This defect in the brickwork of a flue caused heavy fire damage at a city factory

Sheffield Fire Brigade: Damage caused by an inadequately constructed hearth. There are about 25 such fires a year