Networking Women in the Fire Service (NWFS) lends its support to AFRS

Monday 11 February

At our last meeting the Committee considered the publicity and attention which recently Avon has attracted in relation to the positive action events. We also read with interest the statement which Avon Fire Authority has released.

Frankly we are appalled that legitimate and lawful activities designed to change the Fire & Rescue Service have met with such scorn and criticism.

Whilst I appreciate that our words can’t take away from what has already been reported and said, I hope that our support for you, your senior management team and others will prove to be of comfort.

We would like to place on record our thanks and appreciation for all your efforts and confirm that we whole heartedly support the initiatives which are designed to increase the under-representation of women within the Fire & Rescue Service.

We sincerely hope that you have the strength and courage to keep going and if there is anything we can do further to support you or your tem, please let me know

With kind regards
Dany Cotton
NWFS