Gay and Lesbian committee

The trade union movement represents ALL working people, regardless of their sex, race, religious belief, sexuality or disability.

The group was set up by gay and lesbian firefighters who are ‘out’ in the workplace and felt they were in a position to help others within the UK fire service. Within the group's ten year existence, we have achieved official recognition with the FBU, as well as representing the FBU in forums which were once untouched. We also have an extensive network to support and advise (LGBT) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual members (firefighters, officers and control staff) who may feel isolated or harassed.

The group is run on a strictly confidential basis and accepts the rules, constitution and democracy of the Fire Brigades Union.

Our main aims are:

Ensuring lgbt members have a voice within the FBU, and making sure we are not left out in equality issues at Brigade, Regional and National level.

Providing support to lgbt members in ALL regions of the FBU.

Identifying and dealing with any issues/problems faced by our members.

Providing members with the opportunity to talk/meet with other members.

Distribute information concerning lgbt issues to members.

Any lesbian, gay, bisexual transsexual FBU member contacting the group will only be dealt with by a group member. All information will be protected and NOT made available to any official unless the member gives his/her permission.