Equality and Diversity
The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (WMFRA) recognises many people, particularly those from minority communities and women, experience inequality in society and the workplace. It will therefore endeavour to lead by example, taking individual and organisational steps to challenge prejudice and remove discrimination and, in doing so, actively promote a working environment which is conducive to good working relationships and ultimately will benefit the communities we serve.
This means that the WMFRA will not discriminate on any grounds that cannot be justified, including: disability, parental status, employment status, gender, address, marital status, nationality, gender reassignment, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, race or trade union membership.
Furthermore, the Authority will ensure that appropriate resources will be allocated to ensure managers and staff are aware of their professional and personal responsibilities to each other and the public they serve.
This policy statement will underpin all decisions taken by the WMFRA and all actions by its employees in all areas of its work, including recruitment, employment and service delivery.
We encourage employees to recognise that equality is not about treating everybody the same, but recognising we are all individuals, unique in our own way, equality and fairness is about recognising, accepting and valuing people's unique individuality according to their needs. This often means that individuals may be treated differently, yet fairly, based on their needs.
