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June 15th 2021
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue (NFRS) show continued commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS), Gold Employer Recognition Scheme award winners in 2020, have re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This act confirms their continued commitment to those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families.
First signing the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) has been a signatory to the Covenant every year since.
Watch Manager Charlotte Weatherall-Smith (RAF veteran), Reservist Mark Collishaw and Major (Ret) Thelma Ward
The Covenant recognises the value serving personnel, both Regular and Reservists, veterans and military families contribute to NFRS and to the country.
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service provides 21 days of fully paid leave, plus further uncapped unpaid leave, for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. This is one of the most generous offers from any employer in the East Midlands.
NRFS is one of just 27 employers in the East Midlands region to be awarded the highest-level Gold award as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Chief Fire Officer John Buckley said: “We work hard to support our Armed Forces in many ways and recognise the invaluable commitment they make, as both Regulars and Reserves. We recognise this also extends beyond serving personnel and includes their families and veterans, and we are proud to support them in any way we can.
“We have a number of Reservists and veterans who work for us and we are proud of the contribution they make to serving our communities.”
Reservist Mark Collishaw, Chief Fire Officer John Buckley, East Midlands RFCA Regional Employer Engagement Director Bruce Spencer and Major (Ret) Thelma Ward
Armed Forces Covenant a promise from the Nation
Major (Ret.) Bruce Spencer, Regional Employer Engagement Director at East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA), said: “I am absolutely delighted that Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service have re-signed the Covenant.
“This is a public display by the Chief Fire Officer and the entire Service of their commitment to the Armed Forces community.”
The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge from the nation that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect.
Find more information on the benefits your organisation can gain from signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
"We have a number of Reservists and veterans who work for us and we are proud of the contribution they make to serving our communities." Chief Fire Officer John Buckley
