The Black and Ethnic Minority Members (B&EMM) section is a progressive group within the Fire Brigades Union. It represents, supports and spearheads the equalities agenda for under-represented ethnic minority members within their union and the modern Fire & Rescue Service, whilst simultaneously championing equality principles in the wider communities we serve.
The section seeks to be a focal point for advice and support on dealing with issues of discrimination, harassment and debarment as they affect B&EMMs of the fire and rescue service.
The section is committed to:
- Offering help, support and to encourage networking by our members
- To help fire and rescue services in ensuring that their BME recruitment, retention and progression strategies recognise the diversity in the communities they serve, and actively seek to reflect the very best of those communities
- To advise and assist the FBU in educating its members in order to recognise, appreciate and respect cultural differences thus eradicating the effects of racial/cultural prejudice in the workplace and the community
- To take full advantage of learning opportunities and to offer career guidance and influence in the creation and maintenance of supportive working environments
Contacts
Secretary Kasey LeGall 07535 051155 [email protected]
Chair Karen Bell 07956 915433 [email protected]
B&EMM H&S Rep (acting) Corneil Power [email protected]
Scotland Kava Fullman [email protected]
Northern Ireland Position vacant
North East Position vacant
Yorkshire and Humberside Position vacant
North West Robert Lewis 07815 984820 [email protected]
East Midlands Position vacant
West Midlands Adam McKenzie 07597 828775 [email protected]
Wales Alex Szekely 07891 116312 [email protected]
Eastern Position vacant
London Karen Bell [email protected]
South East Malachi Grant-Burrell 07572 886 987 [email protected]
Southern Richard Brown [email protected]
South West Position vacant
