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Recruitment - Reserve Fire Crew

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is looking for people to become Reserve Fire Crew (RFC) to help keep local people safe in the event of industrial action by firefighters.

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Consultation - Our Plan 2023-26 & Our Budget 2023-24

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is asking for your views on its draft Community Risk Management Plan 2023-2026, known as ‘Our Plan’, and its 2023 – 2024 Budget in a six-week consultation.

Test your smoke alarm

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

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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Public consultation: Community Risk Management Plan 2023-2026 and 2023 – 2024 Budget

2 December 2022 News article

Don’t Get Wrecked campaign launched with hard-hitting video to prevent drink driving this Christmas

2 December 2022 News article

Fire service issue tumble dryer safety warning after Wirksworth house fire

23 November 2022 Incidents in the news

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service supports Register My Appliance campaign

14 November 2022 News article

Fire cadets display outstanding teamwork during trip with The Cirdan Sailing Trust

3 November 2022 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.