Equality at Work Policy Statement
The fire service recognises that in our society, groups and
individuals have been, and continue to be, discriminated
against.
In order to work towards eliminating discrimination, the service
has adopted an Equality at Work Statement:
"The fire service provides a community service and is committed
to ensuring Equality at Work in employment and a high level of
service to all people. The aim of its Equality at Work Policy is to
ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable
treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic
or national origins, marital status, having dependants, being
lesbian or gay, age, social class, trade union activity, political
(subject to the Local Government Housing Act 1989) and religious
belief or, in the case of non-operational posts, disability.
Selection criteria and procedures will be kept under review to
ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the
basis of their relevant merits and abilities. All employees will be
given training to progress within the organisation. All forms of
harassment/discrimination/bullying are totally unacceptable to the
service in its role as both employer and public service
provider.The fire service is committed to a programme of action to
ensure that Equality at Work takes place. The fire service expects
all its employees to comply with the policy, and monitoring will be
carried out to ensure this."
Equal Opportunities Statement
Avon Fire & Rescue Service serves the communities of the
City of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and
South Gloucestershire unitary authority areas, and those people who
travel through the above areas or those who are visitors.
The service is committed to securing and promoting equality of
opportunity in both service delivery and employment. Everyone is
entitled to fair treatment and it is essential for the continuing
success and development of our service that we have in place a
policy which secures this commitment.
Discriminatory practice undermines the effectiveness of the way
people apply themselves to their work. This is wasteful for the
service, is unacceptable to the individual and does not make best
use of peoples skills and potential.
All staff will be made fully aware of this policy. Training will
be given to ensure that all staff understand the policy. It will be
the responsibility of all employees to comply with the policy, as
it is only with commitment and support that we will create an
environment that is free from discrimination.