'This needs to stop and the term permanently erased from our vocabulary. We employ firefighters not firemen'
Use of the term "fireman" is to be banned within Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. In a memo to staff Chief Fire Officer, Dave Russel, says its connotation is 'sexist, exclusionary, and a form of micro-aggression' which is damaging the culture of the service.
Read more: 'They broke into the window and made this f****** mess' - Owner of bakery shares heartbreak after burglary In a statement Mr Russel added: “As Chief Fire Officer I have set out a clear and positive mission to foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and respects all colleagues within Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
“Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is proud to employ firefighters who come to work every day to serve our communities, and who stand shoulder-to-shoulder with one another in often challenging circumstances. There is no reason for anyone to feel that the language we use on a daily basis minimises or overlooks the vital role they play within our service
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said Mr Russel was the ‘right person at the right time’ to lead GMFRS. Mr Russel, whose career in Lancashire has spanned 29 years, left a service that was rated outstanding by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services in 2021.
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