We are marking Pride Month this June alongside our whole UK fire community – and some services have organised some fantastic events to celebrate.
The Charityβs Director of Organisational Development and Corporate Services, Chris Goonan, says: βHere at The Fire Fighters Charity, we are always striving to ensure diversity is valued, everyone can be their unique self and difference is acknowledged and respected. As an inclusive organisation, we support the principles of equity, diversity and belonging.β
Here’s how some of our Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are marking Pride Month:
Fire fighters from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were proud to support Ellesmere Port Pride. We really enjoyed the event and meeting our community here in Ellesmere Port #pride #cheshirefire #lgbtq+ #loveislove π³οΈβπ π pic.twitter.com/z0v34joByf
— Ellesmere Port Fire Station (@EPortFS) June 4, 2022
Happy Pride Month!ππ³οΈβπ
During #Pride2022 (and every month of the year!) we're encouraging you to always be proud to be yourself.
Fire doesn't discriminate and neither do we! pic.twitter.com/9YLBGBRnv8
— Avon Fire & Rescue Service (@AvonFireRescue) June 1, 2022
It was great to be a part of @Durham_Pride this weekend to support our LGBT+ Communities with our colleagues at @CDDFRS π Thank you for having us and to those who stopped by to say hello. πβ€οΈπ§‘ππππ pic.twitter.com/jOIGuGeqV7
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) May 30, 2022
Fantastic day @Durham_Pride today with @CDDFRS great turnout for the parade through our beautiful Durham City π³οΈβπβ€οΈπ§‘ππππ #LoveIsLove @miss_tesstickle pic.twitter.com/cGQucH13tw
— Sarah Nattrass (@ACFONattrass) May 29, 2022
β€οΈπ§‘πππ Itβs the return of #DurhamPride this weekend! π³οΈβπ We are really looking forward to supporting it once again π Stay safe and have a great time everyone! π³οΈβπβ€οΈπ§‘ππππ#LoveIsLove @Durham_Pride pic.twitter.com/TEbC320Ooi
— County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service (@CDDFRS) May 29, 2022
We would like to say happy pride month you will see us out and about at various pride events including at @pride_salisbury and @BourneFreePride @DWFireRescue #Pride #PrideMonth pic.twitter.com/bCqfbUgskO
— DWFirepride (@DWFirepride) June 3, 2022
This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and every month, we encourage you to always be proud to be yourself #Pride2022 pic.twitter.com/Hq9gGPgcyc
— South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) June 1, 2022
Happy Pride Month! We're so proud of our diverse staff and communities. We believe in equality for all, and we'll continue to work with our employees to make West Midlands Fire Service a great place to work for LGBTQ+.#PrideMonth #PrideMonth2022 pic.twitter.com/5Va1FDuCt0
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) June 1, 2022
Happy #PrideMonth to our LGBTQ+ communities π³οΈβπ
We're proud to support our diverse staff and communities and are looking forward to celebrating at Pride events across Essex this month! pic.twitter.com/4XlS8OBBfu
— Essex Fire Service (@ECFRS) June 1, 2022
Happy Pride Month to our LGBTQ+ communities π³οΈβπ We're proud to support our diverse staff and communities #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ pic.twitter.com/O0pMVgUBPj
— Beds Fire and Rescue (@BedsFire) June 1, 2022
Today, this month and always, #MFRS is supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate and recognise the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world and the continued challenges they face #PrideMonth pic.twitter.com/kFuVGamMs1
— Mersey Fire (@MerseyFire) June 1, 2022
πHappy #PrideMonth π
As a Service we have a long history of sponsoring #LGBTQI+ festivals, attending local Prides and championing our staff in all their diverse glory!
However you choose to celebrate this month, do so safely and of course, with pride. pic.twitter.com/ArXMjnwZSt
— Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (@shropsfire) June 1, 2022
Here at KFRS, we're so passionate about inclusivity, diversity and equality.
As always, weβre proud to be supporting #PrideMonth, so keep an eye out for our teams who will have a presence at different #KentPride events across the county this year π³οΈβπ pic.twitter.com/QldChKM3hu
— Kent Fire and Rescue Service (@kentfirerescue) June 1, 2022
We'd like to wish a happy #PrideMonth to everyone celebrating!
We want everyone in our communities to know that they're welcome and included in their Fire and Rescue Service.
However you're celebrating this month, do so safely and #TakePride.#OneTeamForBerkshire pic.twitter.com/6Y5RnrXgwm
— Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@RBFRSofficial) June 1, 2022
Happy Pride Month! Fire doesnβt discriminate and neither do we ππ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ#LGBTQIA #FireFamily #Pride pic.twitter.com/hhJGCfWn8V
— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) June 1, 2022
Happy #PrideMonth, South Yorkshire! ππ³οΈβπ https://t.co/S5oUlbVaI9
— South Yorkshire Fire (@SYFR) June 6, 2022
How are you marking Pride Month? Let us know on MyFFC in one of our dedicated groups.