Equality
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service aims to serve all members of the community fairly and equally.
You can read our Race Equality Scheme in our documents area here.
The New National Fire and Rescue Service Equality and Diversity Strategy 2008 - 2018 is available in our documents area here.
Our Policy
Our aim and commitment is to ensure that no person whether an applicant for employment, employee or member of the community receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality, marital status, having dependents, sexual orientation, trade union activity, disability or any other factors.
All employees have the right to be treated with dignity and consideration at work. This extends to the right to work in a safe and healthy environment free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or intimidation either direct or indirectly by other employees. The Service is committed to the implementation of this Policy and will actively pursue practices designed to promote fairness and to eliminate discrimination, bullying and harassment.
The overall responsibility for the Policy lies with the Chief Fire Officer/Authority, however all staff are expected to comply with the Policy and to act in accordance with its objectives so as to remove any barriers to equality and fairness. Any act of discrimination by employees or any failure to comply with the terms of the Policy may result in disciplinary action.