Culture, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Creating an organisation where everyone can thrive

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service can only provide an effective service to the public if we recognise and understand the diversity within our communities.

We want LFRS to be an inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves, and where our people have fair opportunities to develop and reach their full potential.

We want everyone who works at LFRS to feel they belong, can contribute fully and have the opportunity to succeed.

A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better understand the communities we serve and ensures we can meet their different needs.

We know there is more to do. We are committed to listening, learning and taking action to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Our commitment

Equality, diversity and inclusion are an important part of how we work.

Equality
We promote fairness, respect and equal opportunities, recognising that people may need different support to achieve their potential.

Diversity
We value the different backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, skills and perspectives that our people bring to LFRS.

Inclusion
We want everyone to feel respected, valued and able to contribute, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our culture and values

Our STRIVE values help define the culture we want at LFRS and the behaviours we expect from everyone.

Service – making Lancashire safer is the most important thing we do.
Trust – we trust the people we work with.
Respect – we respect each other.
Integrity – we do what we say we will do.
Valuing Diversity – we listen to, respect and learn from different perspectives and experiences.
Empowerment – we contribute to decisions and improvements.

Our values are supported by the national Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in England.