To promote and increase numbers of women and ethnically diverse people in Australian Fire Agencies

Recommendations

• Development of a Government-directed national framework of recruitment targets Make diversity targets KPIs and selection criteria for management and promotion
• Use all three recruitment strategies in combination for sustained results
• Data analytics and metrics to capture recruitment & retention information and understand barriers to equity
• Lateral entry or merit promotion for Officers that recognise tertiary qualifications and external experience
• Youth programs such as cadet programs, work experience & girls fire camps
• Support groups that drive recruitment, community engagement & employee support
• Visual representation of female firefighters in toys, books, videos, children’s television shows, cartoons
• Awards and Honours 2019 awarded Australian Fire Service Medal.