Diversity is one of the Fire and Rescue Services core values.

We value diversity in the service and the community by:

• Treating everyone fairly and with respect
• Providing varying solutions for different needs and expectations
• Promoting equal opportunities in employment and progression within the service
• Challenging prejudice and discrimination

The diversity unit underpins SWFRS by:

• Offering in-house advice and guidance on equality and diversity issues
• Advocating for equality and diversity improvements
• Working with key partners to gain, share, and implement best practice
• Enabling ownership of diversity by supporting managers and staff
• Promoting real and meaningful mainstreaming throughout the business
• Assisting the Service in assessing how best to meet the diverse needs
• Encouraging the organisational and cultural development of the Service
• Advising on legal compliance requirements
• Acting as a key point for external partners