Welcome to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

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15 minutes to Save a Life

Help someone you care about live safely from the risk of fire in their home by completing our online Home Fire Safety Check.

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Test your smoke alarm

The easiest way to protect your home and family from fire is with a smoke alarm. Smoke alarms save lives.

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Environment Agency flooding campaign

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is supporting the Environment Agency in a new campaign to raise awareness of actions that people in the Erewash area can take to prepare for flooding.

Cost of Living - Information & guidance

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging people to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as you look to keep warm and cut energy use this winter.

On-Call Firefighter Recruitment

On-call firefighters are members of the community who are paid to respond to emergencies. They do not staff the fire station 24 hours a day like full-time firefighters on the whole-time duty system.

Making Derbyshire Safer Together

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At home

We believe that the best way to keep you safe from fire is to help you understand common risks and reduce them in your home.

For business

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service provides advice and guidance at work and other places.

Property management

If you are a landlord, a property manager or a tenant, find information about your rights and responsibilities.

Advice for Carers/Professionals

Whether you help a loved one maintain their independence, or spend your working days caring for others, we're here to support you.

Latest news

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Update on Injured Firefighter Following Road Traffic Collision in Hassop

23 March 2023 Incidents in the news

Chief Fire Officer/ Chief Executive Gavin Tomlinson Gives Update on Yesterday's Incident Involving a Derbyshire Fire Engine and Crew

22 March 2023 Incidents in the news

Firefighter Seriously Injured In Road Traffic Collision

22 March 2023 Incidents in the news

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Launches ‘15 Minutes to Save a Life’ Campaign

17 March 2023 Announcement

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Issues Safety Advice Following Serious Fire in Ashbourne

15 March 2023 News article

Tweets by DerbyshireFRS

Think Sprinkler

There is clear evidence that sprinklers can be effective in stopping fires spreading and putting them out.

Blue Light Aware

The crews of emergency service vehicles rely on the help of other road users when they are on a blue light journey.

Biker Down

Biker Down is a 3 hour course covering accident scene management, first aid and the science of being seen.

Community Contract

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) protects the communities of Derbyshire by preventing fires and emergencies from occurring.

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FireStoppers

FireStoppers gives people an anonymous way to report what they know about deliberate firesetting.