Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Information

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every one of our employees makes a real difference. We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. With a clear focus on development, we offer continuous learning opportunities for all employees—operational and professional support teams alike—because when our people grow, our Service gets stronger. We work closely with partners across emergency services, health, and local government to deliver joined-up support where it’s needed most. And through it all, we remain focused on what matters: Making Derbyshire Safer Together.