Over the past week, Derby Mountain Rescue Team has responded to a diverse range of incidents across Derbyshire, the Peak District and beyond, while continuing to support partner agencies with specialist search, rescue, water rescue and drone capabilities.

During the same period, East Midlands Ambulance Service declared a Business Continuity Incident due to exceptionally high demand across the region, highlighting the sustained pressure being experienced by frontline emergency services.

Operational timeline

20 June

21 June

22–23 June

25–27 June

27 June

The variety of these incidents demonstrates the breadth of modern mountain rescue. Alongside assisting injured people in remote locations, our volunteers regularly support ambulance, fire and police colleagues with specialist search, rescue, casualty care, water rescue and drone capabilities.

Many incidents never make the headlines, and no two callouts are the same. Each requires different skills, equipment and close cooperation with our emergency service partners.

Further reports will be published as outstanding incident reports are completed and the necessary approvals have been received.

As always, thank you to our volunteers, partner agencies and supporters whose commitment enables Derby Mountain Rescue Team to remain ready to respond whenever and wherever we're needed.

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