Fire Safety Training Courses Derbyshire

We provide HSE-compliant fire safety training across Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, Buxton, Matlock, Alfreton, and surrounding areas. Our trainers are all operational or former serving firefighters with over 50 years’ combined experience, delivering our courses and helping businesses, care homes, schools, and local government meet legal fire safety requirements.

We deliver our courses on-site at your workplace, or a location of your choosing. This gives delegates the opportunity to discuss topics and ask questions, supported by up-to-date training in accordance with the Fire Safety Order 2005.

From basic fire safety awareness and fire extinguisher familiarisation to fire warden/marshal training, delegates can experience hands-on, practical fire training, with the opportunity to extinguish live fires under expert supervision.

 

Our Fire Safety Courses in Derbyshire

Fire Safety Awareness Training

Essential fire safety awareness training for all staff. This course covers fire behaviour, common workplace fire risks, evacuation procedures, and safe decision‑making. Delivered on‑site anywhere in Derbyshire, ideal for improving staff competence and meeting UK fire safety regulations. This CPD-accredited course includes practical, hands-on use of water and CO2 fire extinguishers

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Fire Warden / Marshal Training

Accredited, 3-hour fire warden/marshal training for nominated staff. Includes legal responsibilities, fire safety legislation, sweep procedures, alarm activation, evacuation drills, human behaviour, roles and responsibilities and practical fire extinguisher use on live fires. Perfect for businesses needing compliant fire wardens across Derbyshire.

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Practical Fire Extinguisher Training

Hands‑on fire extinguisher training with the opportunity for delegates to extinguish live fires using water and CO2 fire extinguishers. Delivered and overseen by our experienced trainers. Staff learn how to select and operate extinguishers safely, building confidence to respond effectively in real emergency situations. Includes practical and theory elements.

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Fire Evacuation Drill Service

A fully tailored fire evacuation drill service designed around your building layout, staffing levels, and existing procedures. Ideal for testing your fire strategy, improving staff response times, and putting your fire safety training into real‑world practice. This popular service helps keep your business legally compliant and gives you a foundation for future drills.

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Care‑Home Fire Safety Training

Specialist care‑home fire safety training for residential care and nursing homes. Covers compartmentation, evacuation strategies, PEEPs, and resident‑specific risk considerations. Designed to help care providers meet CQC expectations and protect vulnerable residents. This CPD-accredited and legally compliant course is ideal for all care and nursing homes.

 

Prices

We offer competitive, transparent pricing. All of our courses are VAT-free.

Why Derbyshire Businesses Choose PRT‑Training?

• Firefighter Instructors – Real operational experience, real‑world examples, DBS-checked and instructor qualifications
• Accredited Courses – All our courses are CPD-accredited and comply with workplace fire‑safety legislation
• On‑Site Training – We come to your premises anywhere in Derbyshire at a time that suits your schedule
• Hands‑On Extinguisher Use – Practical use of water and CO2 fire extinguishers under expert supervision
• Tailored Sessions – Course content adapted to your staff and premises
• Established Since 2009 – Trusted by local businesses in Derbyshire and across the East Midlands

 

 

Areas We Cover in Derbyshire

Our trainers run fire safety training courses throughout the whole of Derbyshire, including:

Alfreton Ashbourne Belper Bolsover Borrowash Brimington Buxton Chapel-en-le-Frith Chesterfield Clay Cross Clowne Derby Dronfield Eckington Glossop

Heanor Hilton Ilkeston Killamarsh Long Eaton Matlock New Mills Ripley Sandiacre Sawley Shirebrook South Normanton Staveley Swadlincote Wingerworth

 

FAQs – Derbyshire Fire Safety Training

Do you provide on‑site training in Derbyshire? Yes — we deliver all courses directly at your premises anywhere in Derbyshire.

Can you run training for night‑shift care‑home staff? Absolutely. We regularly deliver sessions for care homes and supported‑living services.

Do you offer practical extinguisher training? Yes. We provide hands‑on extinguisher use and live‑fire demonstrations where suitable.

How long are the courses? Most sessions last between 1–3 hours depending on the course type.

Do staff receive certificates? Yes — all attendees receive CPD-accredited certificates.

How soon can we book training in Derbyshire? We offer flexible dates and can usually accommodate bookings within 1–2 weeks. For urgent compliance needs, same‑week sessions may be available depending on trainer availability.

 

How To Book Fire Safety Training in Derbyshire

If you would like more information or to enquire about booking a course, please get in touch with us using our online form below:

Alternatively, you can call or email us:

Call us on: 07921906519

Or email: peter@prt-training.co.uk

PRT‑Training
23 Chapel Hill Court,
Sleaford, NG34 7FG

 

Derbyshire Fire Statistics

During 2024/25, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) responded to 6,596 incidents, which included 2,057 fires.

During this reporting period, 6 accidental fire fatalities and 36 injuries occurred.

Derbyshire covers 1,015 square miles.

The service operates 31 fire stations and maintains a fleet of 40 fire engines.

Derbyshire Fire Service has 800 firefighters, including office staff.