LATEST NEWS FROM DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Fire Crews Free Trapped Passengers
Sunday 19th February 2012
Fire crews from Dronfield and Chesterfield were called this morning (Sunday) to remove 3 people trapped in a vehicle on Langdale Avenue.
Crews were called to the incident at 10.30 am and removed the roof of the car to free the passengers who were treated at the scene by ambulance and fire personnel before being taken to hospital.
Ice Is Not Nice! Fire Officer Warns Of Frozen Dangers
Monday 13th February 2012 The icy cold weather may have stopped football matches, caused problems on the roads and forced people to wrap up this weekend but, for one group of emergency personnel, the recent cold snap was a blessing in disguise.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has 4 water safety units in the County - one of which is in Chesterfield - and Saturday morning saw training for rescues from icy water in a frozen over Chesterfield Canal. We Spoke to Fire Officer Chris Bailey who told us just why the chance to perform the exercise was so valuable, and - ahead of a cold half term week - a warning on the dangers of frozen over water. READ MORE...
Helping You Stay Safe And Warm This Winter
Wednesday 1st February 2012 With temperatures predicted to drop sharply over the next few days, Derbyshire residents are being encouraged to follow advice to keep themselves, neighbours and vulnerable people safe and warm during predicted cold weather.
The Met Office has issued a cold weather alert warning of temperatures dropping to -6C across the East Midlands towards the end of this week and Derbyshire County Council is reminding residents about some general cold weather tips as well as useful contacts for information and services they may need. READ MORE...
Police Ask For Information About 'Deliberate' Bin Fires
Wednesday 1st February 2012 Police in Barrow Hill are appealing for information after a spate of deliberate bin fires in the area.
At around 10pm on Monday, January 30th, police were called to Romford Way where a wheelie bin in the back garden had been set on fire. At 11.40pm that night police were called to another fire on Chigwell Way where two bins had been set alight. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and put out both fires. Officers from the Barrow Hill and Whittington Safer Neighbourhood Team are advising residents to be vigilant and contact them with any information about the fires. They are also reminding people to store bins away from windows or wooden fencing and to only put them out on the morning of collection.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Man Jailed After Dronfield House Fire
Tuesday 24th January 2012 A man who set fire to a house while he was inside it has been jailed for three years.
Richard Musgrove, 32, started the fire in the bedroom of his partner's house on Wilson Street, Dronfield on May 8th, 2011. He called the fire service when the blaze began to get out of hand and when fire fighters arrived, he was inside the property suffering the effects of smoke inhalation. The fire, which damaged most of the first floor of the house, was started when clothing was set alight. Musgrove, of Larpit Green, Whitwell was arrested and charged with arson. He pleaded guilty to the offence and was jailed for three years at a hearing at Derby Crown Court on Friday, January 20th.
Police Appeal After Coal Aston Fire
Tuesday 24th January 2012 Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious fire at an unoccupied house on Eckington Road, Coal Aston.
The fire started on Sunday January 22nd, between 7.10pm - 7.30pm, and is, say police, being treated as arson. Officers believe the offender or offenders may have been carrying some sort of container and that their clothes will smell of paraffin or petrol. Minor damage was caused.
Officers are appealing for witnesses or to anyone who may have information that would help the investigation to contact DC James Wall on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Child Cut From Railings On Chesterfield Canal
Monday 23rd January 2012 A child was yesterday (Sunday) rescued by fire crews after becoming stuck in metal railings just off Troughbrook Road in Hollingwood in the over flow to the side of Chesterfield Canal.
Crews from Chesterfield, Bolsover and Staveley, along with a water rescue unit from Chesterfield, were called at 14.14 pm to the scene. The Fire Service says that the child was cut from the railings using hydraulic equipment and first aid was administered at the scene. Ambulance and Police were informed.
'Think Sprinkler' Campaign Launched By Fire Service
Monday 16th January 2012 A seminar to highlight the benefits of having sprinklers fitted in domestic dwellings was held at the Old fire Station Sheffield Road, and the b2net last Thursday (12th January).
Guests were invited by Derbyshire's Chief Fire Officer Chief Executive Sean Frayne and included key individuals who are responsible for decisions relating to new buildings in Derbyshire.
Speakers at the seminar included the TV presenter and long-time advocate of the benefits of sprinklers, Nick Ross along with Caroline Tucker. READ MORE...
Fire Service Called To Clay Cross Incident Sunday Morning
Sunday 15th January 2012 At 9:37 this morning (Sunday, 15th January) fire crews were called after a vehicle crashed into a property on Market Street, Clay Cross.
The Fire Service says that only one vehicle was involved and no one was trapped. Crews shored up the property in order to enter and isolate services, and police and structural engineers were also at the scene.
Fire crews left the scene at 11.07am.
There will be more on this story as we get it.
Death After Eckington Blaze
Monday 26th December 2011 A man has died after being found in a smoke-filled kitchen at a house on Castle Hill in Eckington.
The alarm was raised after neighbours of the man, who was 79 years old, saw smoke coming from his house at about 9pm last night (December 25th). The neighbour and the man's son-in-law got into the house and found him lying on the floor. They dragged him out and began to resuscitate him in the garden. Paramedics continued the resuscitation but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A joint investigation will be carried out by the police and fire service but the man's death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.
Derbyshire Fireservice - Keep Safe This Christmas
Saturday 17th December 2011 Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is launching a campaign to remind local residents to keep safe at Christmas.
The festive season sees an increase in accidental fires. The distraction of a crowded house and celebrations can often result in cooking and candles being left unattended. Decorations are often flammable and wrapping papers can add as extra fuel for a fire sparked by overheated sockets or faulty fairy lights.
Firefighters will be asking local people if they have smoke alarms that they test regularly and have a plan of escape should there be a fire. READ MORE...
Huge Industrial Fire At Holmewood
Tuesday 6th December 2011 Fire fighters remain at the scene of a huge industrial fire tonight.
The fire, at a factory on Park Road, Holmewood was reported at 13.45 pm and appliances from 8 areas - Alfreton, Clay Cross, Dronfield, Chesterfield, Staveley, Bolsover, Sutton in Ashfield and Ripley - are at the scene.
The 20m x 17m factory, on two levels, is made up of 4 units, two of which are on fire. The roof has also been breached and fire personnel are using breathing apparatus as they try to contain it.
The Fire Service says that Police are on scene and roads are closed locally.
'Fatal Accident' On Infirmary Road This Morning
Tuesday 22nd November 2011 Three young people, including a motorcyclist, were killed in the grim weather conditions, outside Chesterfield College this morning.
One lad suffered brain damage and 2 more suffered injuries. It came after a collision involving a Vauxhall Tigra, a VW Golf and a motorbike.
Actually, there WAS an accident on Infirmary Road just after 11am this morning, but it was an exercise staged by the Fire Service, in conjunction with other emergency service personnel... READ MORE...
Major Fire In Old Whittington Tonight
Tuesday 27th September 2011 There is a large fire (below) at Banks' scrapyard on Station Lane, Old Whittington tonight. 3 fire engines from Chesterfield, Dronfield and Eckington are currently in attendance.
The alarm was raised at 21:56pm and fire crews were on scene immediately to get the flames under control. Witnesses report hearing an explosion though this has not been confirmed.
A spokeswoman for the Fire Service told The Chesterfield Post that approx 400 sq m of household waste is 'well alight' and fire crews continue to battle the blaze. There are no reports of any injuries.
Pic: Andy Emmens
"Sprinklers Would Have Been No Use" - Hospital Bosses
Monday 27th June 2011 After reports emerged this morning that Chesterfield Hospital did not have a sprinkler system in place at the time of the fire on Saturday night the Board has today issued a statement.
They say that, "A sprinkler system would not have affected an electrical fire of this nature. This hospital meets all the latest standards for fire prevention and safety and is fully compliant with current law. Investment in the main entrance (fire doors and shields) helped to prevent this fire from spreading further. They did the job they were intended to do. There is no legal requirement for sprinkler systems, but it is an issue the trust will review with experts..." READ MORE...
Chesterfield Hospital Fire - "It Could Have Been Worse"
Sunday 26th June 2011
The Chesterfield Post has just left a press conference where it was confirmed by Sarah Turner Saint, Head of Communications that the Estates team are now on site completing a Risk Assessment of the premises.
Reading from a prepared statement, she told the assembled press that, "Its fair to say the damage is substantial, with structural problems to parts of the roof above fracture and orthopaedic clinics. What we're looking at the minute is to relocate some services soon and are hopeful that some parts of the A&E will be open today from 2pm for emergency ambulance patients only." READ MORE & VIDEO...
Chief Fire Officer Speaks To The Post
Sunday 26th June 2011
Bob Currie is the Group Manager of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue and he was present at the incident the whole time.
He told the Chesterfield Post how the night unfolded and what the implications were as it spread, "The initial call came in at 9.20 pm and we initially attended with 3 pumping appliances. However, we soon realised that they weren't enough and by the end had 10 appliances here, having drawn on support from our colleagues at Long Eaton, Derby and Sheffield. That's normal for this type of incident however, as it was classed as a major incident." READ MORE & VIDEO...
Update After Hospital Fire
Sunday 26th June 2011 Chesterfield Royal Hospital is this morning assessing damage to it's A&E, Fracture Clinic and Main Entrance after fire ripped through the departments last night.
10 fire crews from all over Derbyshire and South Yorkshire were called to the scene after the alarm was raised at 9.20pm. 15 patients who were in the A&E dept when the fire broke out were stretchered to other hospitals, with what are described as 'walking wounded' treated elsewhere in the hospital. The Hospital was closed to Ambulance and 999 patients and remains so this morning, with patients being taken to Kingsmill Hopsital. READ MORE...
Hospital Fire Statement...
Sunday 26th June 2011 Further Statement issued 01:00 -
"Fire Brigade report that the fire is out. Crew undertaking a search to check for any remaining hot spots. Considerable smoke and fire damage, particularly to A&E patient reception and the fracture clinic, as the fire had spread in to roof space above these areas.
A&E remains closed until further notice. 999 patients transferred to other available hospitals in the area.
Stress that NO WARDS have been evacuated as part of this incident - this has been reported via Facebook and is incorrect. Please re-assure relatives that their loved ones remain safe and secure on wards throughout the hospital."READ MORE...
Major Fire At Royal Hospital
Saturday 25th June 2011
There is a major incident at Chesterfield Royal Hospital tonight with 10 fire engines in attendance.
The first call came at 21.58pm with the Main Entrance reported as being on fire . Within half an hour 10 fire crews had been deployed from Alfreton, Ripley, Clay Cross, Bolsover and South Yorkshire also in attendance.
Police and Ambulances are at the scene along with Chesterfield council Planning Officers and Enviromental Health officers. READ MORE...
Nuisance Fires In Mastin Moor - Police Seek Information
Tuesday 19th April 2011 Police are appealing for information after Derbyshire Fire service was called to a burning cabin on Worksop Road in the early hours of Monday, April 18th.
It's the latest in a series of fires that both the police and fire service believe may have been started deliberately.
The cabin was burnt out and several items which belonged to the Mastin Moor Allotment Association, including gardening tools, a bbq, chairs, tables, Calorgas heaters and camping equipment were destroyed. READ MORE...
Bungalow Blaze In Clowne
Sunday 20th March 2011 A fire has seriously damaged a bungalow on Low Road in Clowne.
Fire Officers were called to the property at 11.45 pm on Saturday 19th March to find the property on fire but no one was injured.
The Fire Service and Police are now conducting a joint investigation into the blaze. Witnesses are asked to call Derbyshire police on 0345 123 33 33.
No Smoke At Chesterfield's Fire Station
Wednesday 9th March 2011 Over a hundred people attended Chesterfield's fire station ahead of today's 'Stop Smoking Day' to take part in fun activities but more importantly learn about the dangers of smoking and how to quit the habit.
The day, organised by NHS Derbyshire County and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service promoted No Smoking Day - the UK's foremost public health event, and one that provides an annual focus for three in every four smokers who want to stop.
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable disease and premature death. A quarter of smokers die in middle age. READ MORE...
Fire Kills
Friday 28th January 2011 After four young children lost their lives in a tragic house fire in Derbyshire earlier this week, the Derbyshire Fire Service has issued safety advice to residents in the area.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Area Manager Gavin Tomlinson said: "We believe this tragedy was the result of a spark or ember falling from an open fireplace in the lounge. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family at this time.
READ MORE...
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Friday 3rd December 2010 DERBYSHIRE Fire & Rescue Service has given us some advice to help with driving in the hazardous snowy and icy conditions.
Regularly servicing and checking that your vehicle is in good running order before setting out, will reduce your chances of breaking down on the road. It's worth doing these checks regularly - and particularly before a long journey... READ MORE...
Snow Warning For Boiler Flues
Friday 3rd December 2010 DERBYSHIRE Fire & Rescue Service is warning people to make sure the flues of their gas boilers are kept clear of snow following five incidents which lead to firefighters having to be called out to people's homes since the snow began to take hold a week ago.
Watch Manager Glyn Davidson, who is based at Chesterfield Community Fire Station, said: "Two incidents occurred in Claycross, one in Bolsover, one in Chesterfield and one in Alfreton, but we would like to make this a county wide warning as obviously these fires could have happened anywhere in our area." READ MORE...
Be Safe In The Snow
Friday 3rd December 2010 WITH snow covering Chesterfield, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are urging people to take extra care both in the home and when they are out and about.
Fire Officers are warning that, due to the continuing severe road conditions, even 999 responses may be slower and are offering advice which they hope will minimise the need for call outs. READ MORE...
