Dorset Fire Authority (DFA) is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will work with Officers within Dorset Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) to ensure our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is integral to all its operations. The Fire Authority recognises and accepts its responsibilities, both as an employer and as a provider of services, to ensure all employees, potential employees and recipients of our Service are treated with dignity and respect and not subject to discriminatory or unacceptable behavior.

The Fire Authority wish to ensure that employees and volunteers' commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion goes beyond mere compliance with the Law our procedures, but is shown by a wider concern that an inclusive climate exists within the Service because that is the right and proper thing. There is a commitment that our procedures are continually reviewed and updated through consultation with Trade Unions and other interested parties.