EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service is totally committed to providing a Fire Service that has a diverse workforce delivering a high quality service to members of the public regardless of race, creed gender or sexuality.
We are committed to a Service culture that is Equal and Fair, treating all members of staff with respect and dignity, providing a working environment that is free from discrimination, bullying and the fear of harassment. |  | |
You can download a summary or the full version of the Equality and Diversity Scheme as a PDF file. A set of partial impact assessment forms and full impact assessments are also available in zipped Microsoft Word format and the underlying Community Protection Equality and Diversity Policy is available as a pdf.
The information below gives a brief summary of the document. The national Equality and Diversity Strategy 2008-2018 is also available. A survey was carried out to look at the progress of equality and diversity almongst BME and women firefighters. You can read the summary here - the whole report is available on request or from the Communities and Local Government website.
An advert was created jointly within the region specifically for disabled applicants who might possibly see the Fire Service as a career option.
 Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service equality policy is supported by:
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County Fire Officer - William Brown
Fire Brigades Union
Retained Firefighters Union | | Portfolio Holder - Councillor Richard Hobbs
Unison
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We work with many organisations, a few of our key partners are listed below:
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Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership
Contact: A Kang
Black & Ethnic Minority Members
The Fire Brigades Union
Contact: Ms S Gordon
Sikh Community Centre
Contact: Mrs P Nagi | | African Caribbean Project
Contact: F Williams
West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual & Transexual Group
Contact: Ms L Slevin
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service
UNISON/FBU
Contact: Ian Bonner/Tom Conn |
Contact details available on request.
A Summary of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service Equality and Diversity Scheme
This summary is a brief extract of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service Equality & Diversity Scheme, it forms part of our commitment and duty under the various equality streams. All fire services have a general duty to:
- Avoid the practice or the promotion of unlawful discrimination
- Promote and extend good relations between differing minority groups
- Supply information about our service to all sections of the community we serve.
As an employer , we will ensure that our personnel practices cover diversity training and the promotion of equality amongst our work-force. We will investigate any complaints in relation to diversity or equality issues from our staff or the general public.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service Equality & Diversity Scheme gives details of the policies we have introduced and the improvements we will make. We want to build upon the progress we have made and ensure that:
- We consult Warwickshire’s various community and minority groups and any other interested parties.
- We have a clearer picture of our different communities so that we will be able to deliver a service that is appropriate and effective.
- We ensure that nothing in our policies or public information documents discriminates against anyone within the community.
- We increase our community engagement and consultation with both socially excluded groups and the wider community.
If further information is required on our Equality & Diversity Scheme, contact the Equality & Diversity Advisor on:
(01926) 423231
Other formats of our Diversity and Race Equality Scheme can be made available by request; the scheme can also be made available in other languages.
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| For further information or enquiries about our Equality and Diversity Polices please contact: |
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Mr. Donald Patterson - Equality and Diversity Advisor
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Warwick Street
Leamington Spa
CV32 5LH
Tel: 01926 423231
fireandrescue@warwickshire.gov.uk |
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