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Our Core Code of Ethics

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How we deliver our services to achieve our core purpose is guided by the Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in England, which has been jointly developed by the National Fire Chiefs Council, the Local Government Association and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners. 

The Code sets out five ethical principles, which provide the basis for promoting good behaviour and challenging inappropriate behaviour. 

By adopting the Code as our guiding set of values, we are committed to championing ethical behaviours that help to improve organisational culture and workforce diversity, ensuring that communities are supported in the best way. 

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is committed to the ethical principles of the Code and strives to apply them in all we do, therefore, those principles are reflected in this policy.

Putting our communities first

We put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.

Integrity

We act with integrity including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do.

Dignity and respect

We make decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias.

Leadership

As positive role models, we are accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations and celebrate difference.

Our Code of Conduct

Our Service Code of Conduct can be found here.

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