We want everyone in our organisation to feel welcome and valued. We believe that different ideas, backgrounds, and experiences make our teams stronger and better.
Every four years, we set out our equality priorities. It’s now time to create our new priorities and we need your help.
These priorities will be aims for our Service, helping us create and check specific actions.
Why we need your ideas
Your views can help us:
- Take steps to make things fairer for everyone
- Listen to what matters most to our community
- Create plans that include everyone’s needs
Your voice matters, and together, we can create a place where everyone feels they belong.
Our current EDI Priorities
Read more about our current Equality and Inclusion Priorities. Below are our suggested new priorities and what we want your feedback on:
Priority 1: Lead by example on equality
- Enhance equality monitoring and analysis systems for workforce and community insights.
- Promote Humberside Fire and Rescue Service as an anti-discriminatory organisation.
- Learn from national best practices to strengthen equality across the Service.
Priority 2: Increase workforce diversity
- Actively attract and retain staff from underrepresented groups, positioning the Service as an employer of choice.
- Support for staff groups, including Equality Ambassadors, to promote inclusivity across the organisation.
Priority 3: Foster a safe, fair and engaged workplace
- Educate staff and managers on creating an inclusive, equitable environment.
- Promote health equity initiatives and inclusive work practices, considering the needs of diverse staff groups and protected characteristics.
- Engage with diverse community leaders and local partners to improve community engagement and reduce risks for disadvantaged groups.
Take part here
This consultation is open to all, and we value your input. Your feedback will directly inform our planning and make sure that we are focusing our efforts on what matters most to you.
The consultation is open until 5pm on 28 February 2025.
Feedback will be presented at the Fire Authority meeting in March 2025.
