SFRS Equality and Diversity

Working alongside @fire_scot colleagues to build equality, diversity and inclusion into everything that we do.

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

This #TDoR, we remember trans and gender diverse people who have lost their lives in acts of violence. We continue to raise awareness of the hate and prejudice trans people continue to experience - Fiona Munro, Head of People #TDoR2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

This #TDoR, let's remember those who have suffered anti-trans bigotry & violence or paid the ultimate price with their life. Let's support trans people to live the life they wish to, and accept each & every one of us for who we want to be - David Lockhart, Assistant Chief Officer

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

On this #TDoR, let's honour the memory of trans and gender diverse people who have lost their lives in acts of violence, by raising awareness and visibility of the trans community and the prejudice they continue to face - Rachael Scott, Deputy Head of People #TDoR2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

On #TDoR, we remember those who have needlessly suffered due to transphobic violence. As a service, we are proud to support our employees and communities to feel comfortable to live as their true authentic selves - Ross Haggart, Chief Officer #TDoR2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we celebrate the strength, joy and bravery of some of the bravest people I know. Transgender people deserve to be valued, safe and supported in the community - Hilary Sangster, Area Commander #TDoR2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

Proud to support #TDoR and stand with our trans, non-binary and gender diverse colleagues and wider community - Lyndsey Gaja, Director of People #TdoR2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

SFRS supports Trans Day of Remembrance as a solemn reminder that we must stand together, honour the lives that have been lost, & continue to fight for a world where every trans person can live authentically, without fear or discrimination - Liz Barnes, Deputy Chief Officer #TDoR

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

On this #bivisibiltyday, think about how to be an ally and encourage acceptance. Use this opportunity to celebrate diverse identities and raise the voices of bi people #SFRS #proudemployer

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

Today we celebrate #BiVisibilityDay

As an inclusive employer we want our staff to work in an environment where they can be themselves.

We want the communities we serve to know that whoever they are, we will treat them with dignity and respect. #bivisibilityday2023 #sfrs

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

Stonewall research published last month exposed that almost half of bi men (46%) and a quarter of bi women (265) aren’t open about their sexual orientation to anyone in their family, compared to 10% of gay men and just 5% of lesbians #bisexualawarenessweek2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

A #Stonewall survey found many bi staff don’t feel safe disclosing their identity at work & that only 28% of respondents strongly agreed that they would feel confident reporting to their employer if they were a victim of biphobic bullying or harassment #biawarenessweek2023 #SFRS

[Stonewall @stonewalluk]

For #BiWeek, join our Bi Network Co-Chair Nancy Carter and bisexual author @drjuliashaw as they chat bi visibility, community & equality. 💗💜💙

Tune into our Instagram Live event tomorrow at 6pm! 🌟 https://t.co/uKNoyO7f3B

[OAESV @OhioAllianceESV]

It's Bisexual Awareness Week! 💜 Here’s hoping that we step closer to creating a world where it is safe to be whoever you are, without pretence.

#biweek #bivisibilityday #bivisibility #bipride #celebratebisexuality #biawareness #bisexualawarenessweek

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

What is Biphobia?

Biphobia is the dislike or fear of a person or a negative attitude towards bi people or a person/people who are perceived to be bi.

#bisexualawarenessweek2023 #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

There’s often a stereotype of Bi people being 50% attracted to their own gender and 50% to other genders, so people may not recognise themselves as being part of this community due to this misconception. #bivisibilityweek2023 #SFRS (2/2)

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

A UK study (YouGov, 2019) found that one in four people place themselves somewhere between completely gay or completely straight. So, a quarter of people have an identity that falls under the Bi umbrella, perhaps without even realising it. #bisexualawarenessweek2023 #SFRS (1/2)

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

#bisexualawarenessweek is an annual event observed in September to celebrate and recognize the bisexual community. Events and activities mark the week to promote bisexual visibility and acceptance. #SFRS

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

Bi is an umbrella term used to describe romantic and/or sexual attraction towards more than one gender. Bi people may describe themselves as a wide variety of terms, inc but not limited to: bisexual, pan, queer #biawarenessweek2023 #SFRS

[SFRS City of Glasgow @scotfire_glasgo]

Firefighters Supporting the Glasgow Pride march today. #PrideMonth
@prideglasgow @FBUScotland 🚒🚒🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

A huge well done and congratulations to our 8 Career Ready student graduates today. #scotgrad22

[@SFRS_Learning&Development @LearningSfrs]

Great to have 8 Career Ready student graduate today - huge congrats and thanks to them and their SFRS mentors! Enjoy and celebrate your achievements recognised at todays Graduation Ceremony 🎉🎓#ScotGrad22