Welcome to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

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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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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.

Reserve Fire Crew Recruitment

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.

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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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Urges People to Stay Fire Safe This Winter

5 October 2022 News article

Recruitment of Reserve Fire Crew

22 September 2022 News article

14 New Firefighters for Derbyshire

8 September 2022 News article

Teen Sentenced After Series of Arson Attacks in Derby

2 September 2022 Incidents in the news

Firefighters respond to record number of incidents during August Heatwave

15 August 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.

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