Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is proud to support Liverpool Pride 2011.

Becoming an official Liverpool Pride partner is part of the Service’s ongoing commitment to supporting Merseyside’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and creating a workforce that is as diverse as the communities that it serves.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MF&RS) was heavily involved in organising the first Liverpool Pride festival last year and a team of staff and volunteers proudly showed their support at the parade on behalf of the organisation.

The Service’s commitment to supporting LGB&T communities is demonstrated throughout the year by its involvement in a series of events.

As well as being an avid supporter of the Homotopia Festival, MF&RS is a key supporter of the groundbreaking anti-hate campaign, Project Triangle. Its involvement with the project includes a programme of work with young people to raise awareness of hate-crime and the importance of equality and diversity in our communities. The Service also proudly flies the rainbow flag each year for the International Day Against Homophobia at its Headquarters in Bootle.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is also an active member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champion programme to recognise its commitment to becoming the employer of choice for the region’s LGB&T communities.