Our Workforce

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on its high standard of service to the people of Derbyshire. To continue to achieve and maintain this high standard, we seek to recruit skilled, highly motivated individuals who would welcome the challenge of a career with an emergency service.

Every day we are helping to save lives and not just by fighting fires. Our Firefighters could be rescuing people from traffic collisions or floods or releasing people trapped in lifts. Or they could be doing more proactive work, talking to people explaining the risks of fire or installing smoke alarms.

A career within Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service does not necessarily mean joining us a a firefighter. There are many different career opportunities, behind the scenes many other staff help support the front line: administration teams, technicians, property staff, finance, communications, human resources, transport, procurement and many more. Each role is equally valued and helps make a real difference.

Why Choose Us?

There are many reasons to work for the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, follow each of the links below for more information on each topic.

• Career Development
• Access to Health and Wellbeing
• Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Fire Fighters Charity
• Free Car Parking
• National Discounts Scheme
• Sports & Athletics Association
• Trade Unions
• Networking Women in the Fire Service

Career Roles

For more information on a specific career just click on the type of career you are interested in:

• Firefighter
• Support Staff
• Firefighter Command & Control

Awareness Days

There are many myths, preconceptions and stereotypes regarding the image of firefighters and the job that they undertake. Many people still believe that you have to be of a certain age, size and stature in order to fulfill this role. The Awareness Days are an opportunity to break down many of these myths and fully explain the valuable role a modern day firefighter provides for the diverse communities it serves.

For details of upcoming awareness days please refer to our events calendar which can be accessed using the button below.

Current Vacancies

For current vacancies within the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service please click the button below.

Equality and Diversity at work

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is committed to equality and fairness at work and therefore believe our staff should reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are encouraged from all ethnic minority communities, all sexual orientations and disabled applicants.

Our Fairness and Equality at Work Policy information can be found by following the link below.

Link: Equality and diversity at work