BEING GAY, WORKING HERE
KATH SMITH, Watch Manager, Command & Control Room
‘I have 34 years of service, so I have seen many changes in how LGB staff are treated and dealt with. LFRS is especially trying to recruit into the service from all under-represented groups. I’m a diversity champion and have found senior management receptive to ideas to be more inclusive.’
QUICK FACTS
WHO WE ARE
We are the top-performing fire and rescue service in England, with 39 fire stations, seven headquarters locations and an international training centre.
MORE ABOUT US
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is a forward-thinking service, committed to ‘Making Lancashire Safer’ through the combined efforts of its dedicated workforce. Along with providing emergency response, we work with communities and partners to educate people about the risks associated with fire and how to avoid them. We employ teams to advise on technical fire safety for buildings and premises and to conduct fire investigation; we also employ staff to support our operational services such as HR, finance, communications and more.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
LFRS strives to be an employer of choice, whose staff represent the community they serve. We are interested in talented people with a keen sense of commitment, who are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that values its staff and their diversity. We make the most of the skills and professionalism of all our staff to ensure we meet the needs and expectations of our community and our existing employees.
