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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at SYFR

Here at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, we know that for us to be a safer and stronger fire service we must be a truly inclusive service.  We must satisfy the needs of our diverse communities by providing efficient and effective response, prevention and protection services.

Our inclusion and equality agenda will help make South Yorkshire safer by ensuring that we value equally, and engage with all our employees and communities, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

As an employer

We recognise that equality, diversity and inclusion run through every aspect of our Service. This is why no service user, employee or job applicant is unfairly discriminated against on the grounds of their gender or gender identity, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities or employment status.

We measure and report on the effectiveness of our service delivery and employee policies and processes in relation to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. This information is then used to inform future policy and to enhance organisational processes.

We are working towards improving the diversity of our workforce, ensuring we are more representative of our communities; We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to a more productive and innovative workforce. Find out more about why we value diversity here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from people with a disability and offer reasonable adjustments for our successful applicants. As a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition scheme, we are an Armed Forces friendly organisation.

If you would like any further information in relation to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion within SYFR please contact:

Andrea Greensmith – Senior People Partner (Thurs & Fri), 07825 907 259, agreensmith@syfire.gov.uk

Lesley Hayhurst – People Partner (EDI), (Mon-Fri) – 07824 402 619, lhayhurst@syfire.gov.uk

Fleur Holland – Positive Action & EDI Support Officer (3 days per week) – 07979 516 927, fholland@syfire.gov.uk

Rebecca (Becky) Dore – EDI  – Joint Community Safety Department, (Mon-Fri) 07552 826 715, rdore@syfire.gov.uk

Key documents  

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024 – 2027

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to Support EDI Strategy 2024 – 2027

Workforce Diversity Profile 2024

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report – 2024

EDI Policy Statement

EDI Commitment

This content was last updated on December 19th, 2024