Welcome to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

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Make an escape plan for your family

Creating an escape plan will help you be ready for an emergency which could help save the lives of you and your family.

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Respect the Water - Float to Live

If you find yourself in trouble in the water, you can help yourself get back to safety by learning to float.

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.

Test your smoke alarm

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

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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Residents Evacuated In Wessington - Gas Main Rupture

21 June 2022 News article

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Is Launching A New Online Home Fire Safety Check Tool That Will Help Derbyshire Residents Stay Safe From Fire

15 June 2022 News article

Fire Investigation - London Road, Wilmorton

13 June 2022 News article

Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer pleased to see Sprinklers fitted into Derbyshire school rebuilt after a devastating fire

9 June 2022 News article

Poolsbrook Avenue Staveley, House Fire

9 June 2022 Incidents in the news

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Think Sprinkler

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

Find out more about our Think Sprinkler campaign

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.

Find out more about our Blue Light Aware campaign

Biker Down

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

Find out more about our Biker Down campaign

Community Contract

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

Find out more about our Community Contract campaign

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FireStoppers

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

Find out more about our FireStoppers campaign