John’s son Jonathan, also a firefighter, said: “He started in the retained Derbyshire fire brigade at Ripley fire station in 1962, then in 1965 he joined full time as a firefighter at Ripley.

The explosion has caused a fire at the site in Ripley which, as of 6.40am, was still raging. Derbyshire Constabulary said witnesses had reported seeing a bright flash from the building ...

“We were later assisted by teams from Ilkeston Community Fire Station and Ripley Fire Station ... READ THIS: Further flood warning issued for Derbyshire with more heavy rain forecast today ...

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire at a Derbyshire factory. The incident at Technique Composites on Peasehill Road, Ripley, began on Sunday evening ...

The Ripley Fire Department reported seeing "heavy fire coming from the second story" of the home. Firefighters said the flames were contained within 10 minutes. While dispatchers told Eyewitness ...

Edward Bright, from Ripley, Derbyshire has been recovering in hospital since 11 February. Crews were walking from Ripley Fire Station to Pride Park in Derby, carrying about six sets of equipment. It ...

Ripley is celebrating America's birthday and its fire department by fundraising for extra equipment. Joel Stophel is one of the newest members of Ripley Volunteer Fire Department. He said the ...

A Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters from Alfreton, Ripley, Crich, Kingsway, Nottingham Road ...