

The Administrative section of the Transport department is based at Fire Service Headquarters in Sheffield. The Main Workshops, Transport Stores and Paintshop are based at Rotherham Fire station. This, together with a satellite equipment repair workshop and Ladder Maintenance, supports all the engineering needs of the Fire Service.
Transport Section is responsible for the management, administration, and repair and maintenance of:
Appliances and Vehicles
Demountable Units
Ladders and Rescue Equipment
Items of Plant and Associated Equipment
The work undertaken by the service engineering staff encompasses all aspects of vehicle and equipment repair maintenance, major mechanical overhauls, fabrication work, vehicle and equipment refurbishments, modifications and accident repairs.
The section supports the operational needs of the service on a 24 hour basis providing emergency maintenance back up outside normal working hours.
In addition to this Transport Section staff form part of the PDA (pre-determined attendance) at major incidents.