Firefighters from across Derbyshire scale Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire - to rescue 'Boris'

A number of fire engines were spotted at the Crooked Spire in Chesterfield town centre this morning – but they were not attending an emergency.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews from Chesterfield, Alfreton, Staveley and Buxton were carrying out a rope rescue training exercise at the historic church.

A DFRS spokesperson said: “Crews are using the iconic building to test their operational skills when working at height.”

Firefighters were tasked with rescuing a dummy casualty from inside the Crooked Spire.

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An Alfreton Fire Station spokesperson said: “Boris the dummy was safely lowered to ground level through the use of ropes and ladders and good old fashioned hard work! Well done all involved!”