Charles Busby, Enoch Leadbetter, Patrick Dalton, John Pollard and Dennis Thompson were honoured during a service attended by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue officials and personel, The Mayor of Rotherham and family members.
A one-minute silence was observed, the plaques were blessed by the fire service chaplain and wreaths were laid while a piper from The City of Sheffield Pipe Band played.
1. Michael Busby laid a wreath in remembrance of his great-great grandfather Charles Busby, who died in 1940 whilst serving with the Rotherham Auxiliary Fire Service.
Michael Busby laid a wreath in remembrance of his great-great grandfather Charles Busby, who died in 1940 whilst serving with the Rotherham Auxiliary Fire Service. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Kerrie Beddows
2. Michael Busby, the great-great grandson of Charles Busby, one of the Rotherham firefighters who died in service in 1940.
Michael Busby, the great-great grandson of Charles Busby, one of the Rotherham firefighters who died in service in 1940. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Kerrie Beddows
3. The red plaques unveiled at Rotherham Fire Station to honour the five Rotherham firefighters who lost their lives during service.
The red plaques unveiled at Rotherham Fire Station to honour the five Rotherham firefighters who lost their lives during service. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Kerrie Beddows
4. Chief Fire Officer for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, Chris Kirby speaks at the service.
Chief Fire Officer for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, Chris Kirby speaks at the service. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Kerrie Beddows