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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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Changes to fire safety legislation

From 1 October 2023, new fire safety legislation comes into effect which will impose new duties on businesses and buildings owners.
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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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Fire cadet recruitment

Derbyshire Fire Cadets is an enjoyable programme where young people commit to attending one night a week at one of our four cadet units during term time.
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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.
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For business

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

If you are a landlord, a property manager or a tenant, find information about your rights and responsibilities.
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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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House Fire on Holbrook Street, Heanor – Fire Investigation Outcome

6 December 2023 News article

House Fire In Heanor

5 December 2023 News article

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire communities set to benefit from new state-of-the-art 999 mobilising system

22 November 2023 Announcement

Fatal fire - Sunnyhill Avenue, Derby

20 November 2023 News article

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service saddened to learn of passing of former Fire Cadet

17 November 2023 News article

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Think Sprinkler

There is clear evidence that sprinklers can be effective in stopping fires spreading and putting them out.
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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.
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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.
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15 minutes to save a life

15 minutes to save a life - Available posters and leaflets to support the campaign