Equality, diversity and inclusion training

Conference is aware of the increased publicly highlighted cases of racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia and also discriminatory practices faced by neurodiverse staff within the fire and rescue service, society in general and the impact on all following these revelations.

Conference recognises that education is a valuable tool used to underpin and bolster equality legislation, good practice and everyday behaviours and as such Conference values the education facilitated by our own Union, TUC, ACAS and other union bodies.

Conference further recognises that bespoke, standalone equality and diversity training is no longer advertised as part of the core training courses recommended for brigade reps, regional reps, Executive Council Members and all supporting staff.

Conference instructs that prior to Conference 2024 a training package of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), including, but not limited to, EDI literacy inclusive language and building good practice is developed, working in partnership with the equality sections B&EMM, LGBT+ and NWC engaging with outside specialist education providers as necessary.

Conference further instructs that before Conference 2024, alongside the rollout of an EDI training package, reference materials (akin to those supplied for DECON) are produced to promote and support the drive to educate, encourage, and promote inclusive behaviour across the board.