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Diversity and Equality

Firefighter Paul Young gives safety advice to international university students
 

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) is committed to the fair treatment for all, both in terms of the service that it delivers to the communities of Tyne and Wear and in employment. 

The Authority is committed to fairness and equality and the way we manage our service through our policies and procedures supports our commitment to a diverse workforce, which serves a diverse community. 

To support our commitment, a Diversity and Equality Policy, Dignity and Respect Policy and Single Equality Scheme have been developed, which are available for download. 

What do we mean by Diversity?

Diversity is about understanding, respecting and valuing all forms of difference whether they are visible or non-visible.  

We need to recognise not all people are the same and that people have different skills, experience and knowledge to offer and as a service we endeavour to diversity our workforce to ensure that we meet the needs of the diverse community we serve. 

Diversity and Equality Policy
Diversity and Equality Policy - [270 KB] This policy demonstrates the commitment of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Civil Defence Authority (the Authority) to fairness and equality issues. The way we manage our service through our policies and procedures supports our commitment to a diverse workforce, which serves a diverse community. [pdf]

What do we mean by Equality?

Equality is about ensuring people receive equal and fair treatment in terms of the service we provide and in employment.  

We are committed to ensuring that our employees receive equal access to opportunities in the workplace and practice and promote this through our core values. 

Diversity and Equality Policy
Diversity and Equality Policy - [270 KB] This policy demonstrates the commitment of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Civil Defence Authority (the Authority) to fairness and equality issues. The way we manage our service through our policies and procedures supports our commitment to a diverse workforce, which serves a diverse community. [pdf]

Legislation

Current legislation relating to equality and diversity includes the Equality Act 2010 which encompasses 40 years of equality legislation in addition to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. 

Single Equality Scheme

The Authority has adopted a Single Equality Scheme which sets out specific objectives and action plans that demonstrate how we will achieve Race, Disability and Gender Equality. It also incorporates how we will eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to the additional protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010 

Single Equality Scheme (SES)
Single Equality Scheme (SES) - [397 KB] The aim of the SES is to demonstrate how TWFRA will recognise the differences between people and endeavour to meet the needs of our staff and the communities we serve. The document reflects our commitment to ensuring any inequalities are identified and where possible action is taken to address these.

Resources

 

Diversity and Equality Policy
Diversity and Equality Policy - [270 KB] This policy demonstrates the commitment of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Civil Defence Authority (the Authority) to fairness and equality issues. The way we manage our service through our policies and procedures supports our commitment to a diverse workforce, which serves a diverse community. [pdf]
Single Equality Scheme (SES)
Single Equality Scheme (SES) - [397 KB] The aim of the SES is to demonstrate how TWFRA will recognise the differences between people and endeavour to meet the needs of our staff and the communities we serve. The document reflects our commitment to ensuring any inequalities are identified and where possible action is taken to address these.