An inclusive service: the twenty-first century fire and rescue service

Setting out the changing role of a firefighter

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The LGA is committed to support fire and rescue authorities to recruit a more diverse firefighter workforce and change the perception of what a firefighter does.

This document sets out the changes in the role of a firefighter, outlines activities that are underway in fire and rescue authorities and suggestions for further areas of work to develop the recruitment and retention of a more diverse firefighter workforce.