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Damien West (Credit; DFRS)
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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority names Derbyshire’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority has today announced Damien West as the Service’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer. The decision follows a comprehensive selection process assessing leadership, operational experience, and strategic capability. Councillor Mark Cliff, Chair of the Fire and Rescue Authority and Chair of the Brigade Managers Appointments Panel, said: “Damien’s appointment as Derbyshire’s next Deputy Chief Fire Officer reflects both his extensive experience and his clear commitment to public service. “His career journey, from an On Call firefighter […]

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Man escapes through first-floor window after e-bike fire at Derby home

Firefighters are warning people about the dangers of charging e-bikes at home after a man escaped from a terraced house fire in Derby by jumping from a first-floor window.  Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service received a call at 3am this morning (Friday 19th June) when Police officers in the area came across the fire at a terraced property on Uttoxeter New Road, Derby. Fire crews from Ascot Drive, Kingsway and Nottingham Road attended the incident, finding the property well alight on arrival. […]

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Joint investigation launched after Ilkeston property fire

A joint police and fire investigation into a derelict building fire on Heanor Road in Ilkeston has concluded the most probable cause to be deliberate. Investigators believe the fire most likely started when a naked flame came into contact with combustible materials. Derbyshire firefighters were mobilised to the incident shortly before 5:00am on Wednesday 10th June, following a 999 call to the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service control room. Crews attended from Ilkeston, Ascot Drive, Long Eaton and Chapel-en-le-Frith, with […]

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The DFRS carers toolkit launch event (Credit: DFRS)
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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service launches new fire safety toolkit for carers

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has launched a fire safety toolkit for unpaid carers, following a review of 16 fatal house fires across the county. The toolkit has been developed to help carers better understand fire risks in the homes of those they care for, prevent incidents and respond effectively in an emergency. A fatal fire review in Derbyshire found that between March 2022 and December 2024, DFRS attended 25 incidents involving people with care and support needs, resulting […]

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Erewash to receive new fire engines as part of plans to protect communities and strengthen heavy rescue response

Erewash Fire Stations are to see the arrival of new fire engines, part of a roll out of nine county wide, following major investment by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) to enhance emergency response and support firefighters in protecting local communities. The new fleet comprises six Scania fire appliances and three Enhanced Rescue Appliances (ERAs), all fitted with the latest technology to support modern firefighting and designed in line with University of Lancashire (UCLan) clean cab principles to support […]

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Public services students gain real world experience with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Public Services students from Derby College Group recently had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a firefighter during a visit to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. Hosted at Nottingham Road Community Fire Station, the visit provided students with valuable insight into the demands, responsibilities and teamwork required within the modern fire service. Working alongside the firefighters from Green Watch, the students were able to take part in a range of training exercises designed to replicate the […]

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