Brampton Fire and Emergency Services has identified a need to nurture a workforce of cultural acceptance and understanding that is more reflective of the community it serves.

The toolkit incorporates an easy to follow and comprehensive planning process for fire services to assess formal workplace structures, practices and policies.

Particular attention is paid to assessing fire service policy approaches to gender equality and diversity planning.

This initiative targets young women who are looking for a career challenge and might be interested in firefighting as a career.

The purpose of the Advisory Council on Inclusion is to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace where every employee feels safe, valued, and supported.

The initiative was designed and developed after analyzing the disproportionate number of qualified female applicants during career recruiting drives.

SGFS has strived for a service that represents the make up of the community. This includes all races, sexual orientations, etc. Currently the service is 9% female and with the latest amelioration program it will be at 16%.

The project was designed to promote firefighting as a career for teen girls and identifying girls and to empower and help them build confidence and resilience through innovative thinking and mentorship from remarkable female role models.