Emergency Services
The emergency services work with us to respond to a flooding emergency.
Derbyshire Contabulary
In an emergency the police force in Derbyshire is responsible for:
Co-ordinate the response of the emergency services.
Establish cordons to facilitate the work of the other services.
Establish access and egress routes for the emergency services.
Process casualty information and identification and removal of the dead.
Undertake any criminal investigation and facilitate inquiries carried out by any other responsible accident investigation body.
Provide help with any evacuation and protection of property.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
In an emergency the fire and rescue service in Derbyshire is responsible for:
Rescue injured and trapped persons.
Preventing further escalation of the incident by tackling fires, dealing with released chemicals or other hazardous situations.
The safety of all personnel involved in rescue work within the inner cordon.
Consideration of the effects the incident may have on the environment and the action to be taken to minimise this.
Assist the ambulance service with evacuation and casualty handling.
Carry out essential damage control operations.
Participate in investigations as appropriate and prepare reports and evidence for enquiries.
East Midlands Ambulance Service
In an emergency the ambulance service is responsible for:
Co-ordinate the response of the National Health Service on site.
Provide emergency medical treatment for casualties.
Prioritise the release of trapped persons in liaison with the Fire Service.
Decontamination of casualties (if appropriate).
Transport the injured to the selected hospital(s).