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10 days of Wildfire Response

Derby MRT launches wildfire response appeal after ten deployment days

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Toni's Rat Race

Epic 100-mile fundraising challenge for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

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Skyline 2026

Over £5,000 Raised at the 2026 Matlock Skyline Challenge

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A busy week for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

A week of diverse incidents highlighted the breadth of Derby Mountain Rescue Team's operational capabilities.

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5 Callouts in 7 Hours for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

A busy evening for the team saw five separate incidents across the Peak District within just seven hours.

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Aviation Careers Festival

Inspiring the Next Generation at the Aviation Careers Festival

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Success for Rob and Ghyll

We have a new operational dog team

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Ceilidh 2026 a sell out

Another sell out event in support of Derby MRT

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Peak Challenge

Our first ever virtual race

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Reflecting on Our Busiest Year Yet

97 callouts and counting

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Storm Claudia

A Lucky Escape for the Team Garage

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Ady and Bryn Qualify as Operational Search Dog Team with MRSDE

Ady and Bryn qualify as an operational search dog team after a tough assessment in the Brecon Beacons!

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Figgy’s Story Comes Full Circle

From a 400ft fall to a full family reunion. !Warning Seriously Cute Puppy Content!

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Alstom Volunteers lend a hand at Derby Mountain Rescue Team

Volunteers from Alstom joined us in Duffield for a day of hands-on work — from hedge trimming to vehicle cleaning — making a real difference to our base and operations.

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Matlock Skyline 2025

A fantastic day with over £7,000 raised for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

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Rescue Round

Team member Natalya Kennedy is aiming to cycle a 246km off road route linking the bases of the 7 Peak District Mountain Rescue Teams

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The height of Mount Everest

Team member Jim Adams will be attempting to cycle "the height of Mount Everest" in aid of our new base.

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60 years of service

As the team celebrates 60 years of serving our community we'd like to invite all team members, past and present, to a celebratory reunion

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Sixty years on: Honouring the legacy

The tragic event that inspired the establishment of Derby Mountain Rescue Team

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Gill Watson's Panama Challenge

A Journey of Adventure and Support for the Derby Mountain Rescue Team

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