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Reference library / resourcesEquality & Diversity

There have been many reports and reviews published to take positive steps to display a commitment to Diversity, Equality and Fairness within the Fire service.

• Fire and Rescue Service Equality & Diversity Report 2010 - External Link
• Fire & Rescue Service National Framework 2008-2011 - External Link
• Fire & Rescue Service Equality & Diversity Strategy 2008-2018 - External Link
• Fire & Rescue Service Equality and Diversity Report 2009 - External Link
• A survey of current and ex-firefighters in England - External Link
• A Thematic Review by HM Fire Service Inspectorate - September 1999
• All Different, All Equal - Fire Brigades Union - November 2000
• Towards Diversity I - 2000
• Towards Diversity II - 2001
• Equality and Diversity - The way ahead - October 2002

If you wish to view or discuss any of the above publications please contact the Equality and Diversity team at HQ. Alternatively please e-mail michael.feather@esfrs.org

There are also a selection of DVDs and videos to support staff and managers to improve awareness of equality, fairness and diversity issues in East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service. Some of the topics covered are:-

• Pest Control - Harassment at work
• Disability Confident - working with disabled customers and colleagues
• Disability Rights Commission's Talk DVD
• Disability Rights Commission and CFOA Disabled Firefighters - Case Studies
• Autism - making a difference
• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Sexual Orientation - respecting lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the workplace
• Religion and Belief - respecting and accommodating faith and belief in the workplace
• The Diversity Challenge - maximising the potential of our diverse workforce
• Networking Women in the Fire Service
• Groundbreaking - the multi faith seminar on Islam and Sikhism
• The Health of Gypsy Travellers in England