Bradwell Fire Station

23/03/2026

It’s New 4x4 Day!!!

This was swapped for our old Mitsubishi pick up which served us well for the short period we had it .
Again Bradwell Fire Station would like to thank Breedon Cement Hope for buying the off road tyres for our old 4x4 and Sam Charles for fitting them

19/03/2026

🚒 3️⃣0️⃣ YEARS SERVICE 🚒

30 years ago yesterday was Craig Whartons first day as a Oncall Fire fighter Bradwell Fire Station Craig is still a vital part of the current crew, sharing his knowledge and experiences.

What an achievement! 👏🏻

Thank you for your time and commitment so far,
From all of us at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

25/11/2025

13/11/2025

Last week at the start of drill night at Bradwell station crews paid their respects by holding a minutes silence in memory of local legend and former fire fighter Frank Cooper
Frank served with Bradwell for nearly 23years which is a great effort and commitment to the community.
Frank also wrote a book about the first fifty years (1939 - 1989) of Bradwell station.
Yesterday 12/11/25 Frank was laid to rest, on his last passing of the station the currrent Bradwell crews gave a guard of honour.
R. I. P Frank

14/10/2025

12/09/2025

Along with the rest of the service, Bradwell station showed their respect for Chief Fire Office Rob Taylor who sadly passed away this week after a short illness

11/09/2025

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Chief Fire Officer, Chief Executive Rob Taylor

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of our friend, colleague and Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Rob Taylor who passed away following a short and sudden illness yesterday evening (Wednesday 10 September 2025).

The thoughts and condolences of everyone across the Service are with Rob’s family and friends at this time.

Rob joined Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) in 2008 following a transfer from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. He began his career in Derbyshire as a firefighter at Buxton Fire Station. Since 2008, Rob’s passion to take the Service forward shone through in all of the promotions he gained; In August 2021 Rob was promoted to Deputy Chief Fire Office, and in February this year he proudly took his position as the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive of the Service.

The Service is offering support to all of its employees and providing support to Rob’s family.

Book of condolence.
An online book of condolences for Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Rob Taylor will be opened on the Service website in the next 24 hours. Further details will be communicated.

Privacy for the family.
The Service respectfully requests that Rob’s family and friends are given the privacy they need at this distressing time.

Contingency and Resilience.
The Fire and Rescue Authority has made interim arrangements and has appointed Deputy Chief Fire Officer Mick Sharman as acting Chief Fire Officer, and Area Manager Clive Stanbrook continues as acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

28/08/2025

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of our former Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, Gavin Tomlinson KFSM who passed away on the 27 August 2025.

Gavin joined Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service as a trainee firefighter on the 1 September 1993 and over the following 31 years progressed through many ranks from firefighter to Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive in 2019.

On his retirement from the Service in February this year, Gavin is quoted as saying ‘It has been a privilege to be the Chief Fire Officer for Derbyshire.’ He went onto reflect that by working hard he had been able to make a difference to the safety of people not only across Derbyshire, but nationally across the UK too.

Today these words echo loudly in the legacy of positive change that Gavin drove in the fire and rescue sector.

In June 2023 Gavin was awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal (KFSM) for his distinguished service, most notably for his work as the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) lead for protection and business safety, and lately as the NFCC Chair of the Protection and Business Safety Scrutiny Committee which oversaw changes to fire safety legislation following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Gavin also leaves a legacy of positive change at DFRS, driving the Service forward as a positive and inclusive fire and rescue service, rated Good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.

Speaking following the announcement of Gavin’s death, Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Rob Taylor said: "Today is an immensely sad day for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and the fire and rescue sector as we receive the sad news that our former colleague and Chief Fire Officer Gavin Tomlinson has passed away.

"Through his work both locally in Derbyshire and nationally, Gavin touched the lives of many people. I therefore know there will be a lot of people reading this news today who would want to join me in conveying their thoughts and sympathy to Gavin’s family.

"I would ask that they are given the space and time needed to grieve the loss of a much-loved husband and father."

Arrangements are currently being finalised for an online book of condolence. Details will be communicated in due course.

22/05/2025

People still aren’t getting the message about open fires/ camp fires and BBQ’s! Last night Hathersage fire station were called to a fire in the open up the Derwent valley, this was caused by a disposable bbq! This morning at 07:50 Bradwell Crews were called out to a fire in the open which was a campfire on wooler knoll - Win Hill! These places are hard to reach and water resources are limited. Please spread the word and help us educate people.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service