Bakewell Fire Station

Marsden Moor last night - Wildfire crews working with Gamekeepers & Land owners along both flanks to the shoulders to limit fire spread using Land Rovers, Argocat & Polaris along with a large no of blowers & backpacks 🚒

☀️ Spending the Bank Holiday in the countryside? Leave the BBQ at home, #PackAPicnic instead & something to take your rubbish home in. Extinguish & dispose of cigarettes properly! Let's keep our countryside, moorland & wildlife habitats safe for everyone to enjoy! #BeMoorAware

Injured firefighter Alyson Hill has issued a statement thanking her family, colleagues and the public as she leaves hospital and continues her recovery. Read the full story and statement at derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-item…

Monday 27th March 1700-2000 at Bakewell Fire Station Meet your local Firefighters and Safer Neighbourhood Team. Discuss any concerns you may have. We are Recruiting On-Call firefighters - find out how you can join the crew.

Since May 2021, 9 people have died in accidental house fires in Derbyshire - the majority being 60+ living alone. That is why we are launching a new campaign called ‘15 Minutes to Save a Life’. Read more: ow.ly/GP4s50Nl2uf #FindTheTime

We're urging people to keep off and away from frozen water after the tragic incident at Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, yesterday. Our thoughts are with the family & friends of the deceased and all those affected. For water safety advice, visit our website: ow.ly/45G650M0VgI

Found running from the fire this lizard was rescued by firefighters! This was his habitat - his home! Moorlands & countryside are home to all sorts of precious animals &flowers & yet we continue to see it destroyed by the irresponsible & careless use of portable BBQs #packapicnic

Deliberate fire setting destroys communities! Tell us what you know 100% anonymously - report deliberate fire setting information, including the use of portable bbq's etc to #FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558 or online at firestoppersreport.co.uk

M&S to stop sale of disposable barbecues in all UK stores news.sky.com/story/ms-to-st…

Blaze on land adjacent to Chesterfield Canal. Fabulous work by @DerbyshireFRS tonight. Great bunch of fire officers - not only fighting fire In this heat but also conducting great community engagement! Credit to the kids who raised the alarm!

If you're off out in the countryside or onto our moorlands this weekend, #packaPicnic & leave the BBQ at home! With tinder dry vegetation a fire can break out in seconds leading to our firefighters being tied up when they may be needed for life risk emergencies. #BeMoorAware

Barbeques are banned in may areas of the Peak District. If you're heading out this weekend, take a packed lunch and NEVER be tempted to fire up the BBQ.

There's more to us than just fire 🔥 Derbyshire Fire & Rescue train in trauma care. We do this in order to offer the best possible chance to save lives when attending 999 calls would you like to learn new skills? derbys-fire.gov.uk

The Heat Is On 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Bakewell Fire Station attended a training session is a controlled fire house. theses fantastic facilities enable us to keep practical skills and knowledge to the highest of standards in the event of a real fire. Do you think the handle the heat?

Spending Sunday afternoon snuggled up in front of the TV with the fire on❓ Keep you and your loved ones safe by being CO aware: - Service and maintain appliances regularly - Maintain chimneys and flues - Install a CO alarm - Be aware if you feel unwell #COAW21

This morning @BakewellFire attended Bakewell’s Christmas Market offering seasonal fire safety advise to visitors and our local community.

Morning all, some great news. TSD Tarn has been found safe and well this morning in Hathersage. Thanks to everyone that has helped search and spread the message.

Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home. Contact us to see if you are eligible for a free safe and well visit. 01332 777850 #smokealarmssavelives #firesafety @DerbyshireFRS @DerbysPolice

We also attended a location where we have had incidents involving disposable BBQ’s and placed appropriate information boards

This morning @BakewellFire and @BakewellSNT have been in Bakewell offering general crime and fire safety advise. We also offered visitors to our beautiful area advice on the inappropriate use of BBQ’s and camp fires in open spaces.