Avon Fire & Rescue Service, alongside the other emergency
services, is in the privileged position of serving the community 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Our mission is to reduce fire deaths and injuries from fire
related incidents. We have a long tradition of fire stations being
part of the community we serve.
As a public service, the make up of our staff should reflect the
diverse community we serve. This helps us forge stronger links with
all aspects of our communities – key to improving safety.
What is the business case for diversity about?
It is about linking the issue of diversity to the core of our
business. Diversity should not be seen as an add-on but is at the
centre of our planning and delivery. This is part of the National
Fire and Rescue Service Equality and Diversity Strategy.
What does this do?
It helps us as an organisation to maintain focus and it
demonstrates very clearly the reason why diversity is essential to
our service.
It also helps us understand how diversity can help us achieve
our mission and vision, as in order to meet the needs of different
communities we must engage with them.
If you have any questions about why diversity is important in
our service, what we have been doing to promote a diverse workforce
or find out more, please contact
the Equality and Diversity Team.