networking women in the fire service who we are and what we do karen elliott east of england...
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Networking Women in the Fire Service
Who We Are and What We Do
Karen ElliottEast of England Regional Representative
Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Luton
What is NWFS?
• National, not-for-profit organisation, established in 1993
• Comprehensive support network for all women irrespective of role or employer
• Actively promotes the recruitment, retention, development and progression of women within the Fire & Rescue Service
• Primary Aim: to make the Fire Service a place where women and men can work together professionally and harmoniously
Who Can Join?
• All women working in the Fire & Rescue Service and allied industries
• Women and girls interested in joining the Fire & Rescue Service
• Men who are supportive of our aims
• Corporate members
How Is It Organised?
• Independent organisation, run by volunteers
• Permanent support staff
• Elected National Executive Committee
• Regional and Local Representatives
CO-OPTED MEMBERS x 4
National Executive Committee
TREASURER
VICE CHAIR POLICY
SECRETARY
VICE CHAIR Regional Support and Fire
Authority Development CHAIR
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVEMEMBERS x 4
LONDON REP
SCOTLAND REP
YORKSHIRE and HUMBERSIDE REP
NORTH WEST REP
NORTH EAST REP
WEST MIDLANDS REP
EAST MIDLANDS REP
SOUTH EAST REP
EAST REPWALES REP
SOUTH WEST REP
PERMANENT SUPPORT STAFF INTERNATIONAL REP
What do we do?• Consultation and Influence
- Government, Unions, Employers, Regulators- Practitioners Forum, National Equalities Stakeholder Group
• Advice and Support- Members, Staff, Managers, other Support Groups- Information and Research
• Training and Mentoring- Courses and Seminars
• Social and Professional Network- Local and National Events
• Encourage Good Practise- NWFS Award Scheme
Regular Events
• National Conference
• National Women’s Development Day
• Regional and Local Events
• Mentoring Scheme
• Committee Meetings
Why Join Us?
• Regular Newsletters• Training and Mentoring• Networking and Contacts• Camaraderie and Support• Sharing of Ideas • Information about activities and events• A Voice that is Listened to Nationally
How To Join
Application Form
Download from www.nwfs.net
Costs
• Individual Member - £10 (tax deductable)
• Under 18 - FREE
• Corporate Member - depends on size
copyright: NWFS 2007
www.nwfs.net
Karen ElliottEast of England Regional Representative
Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Luton
07780 220248
www.nwfs.onesuffolk.net