The CTIF adopts the official document of the Code of conduct against harassment and harassment | CTIF
There is no room for discrimination or harassment in the fire and rescue services
During the Executive Committee meeting in Marseille on Thursday, October 14, 2021, CTIF officially adopted a document describing the Code of Conduct expected within our own organization, but which also serves as CTIF’s official policy on Safe Spaces Guidelines within fire departments and other related workplaces across our membership.
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The CTIF (International Association of Fire and Rescue Services) reminds everyone that fire and rescue services must be free from discrimination and harassment and that everyone must work in this direction.
CTIF’s mission is “Safer citizens through skilled firefighters” – working to better understand and continually improve the working conditions of firefighters through ongoing dialogue, analysis and sharing of lessons learned from emergencies and fires at worldwide.
Throughout its history, the CTIF has been a place of promotion of this mission, bringing together different countries, experts and firefighters whatever their convictions, opinions, origins or other factors.
Sharing a common goal is what brings us together. This approach is valued even more today as we come together and focus on those things that unite and unite us; it’s more important than ever.
We also urge our members and other organizations to join our efforts to promote a culture where there is no room for harassment and discrimination of any kind. Building a safe environment is a common endeavor to which we must all commit on a daily basis.
Fire and rescue services focus on safety. It is crucial that this land is not only safe for its customers, but also safe for our employees and volunteers.
As a first step, the CTIF decided to adopt Safe Spaces Guidelines for all its events – including committee and working group meetings, the assembly of delegates and competitions – which have the following principles:
1. Respect the physical and emotional limits of others.
2. Respect the identity and origin of others, including pronouns and names.
3. Do not assume or pass judgment on gender identity, sexual preferences, survivor status, health status, economic status, religion, background, beliefs, opinions, etc.
4. Respect the rights of others to privacy.
5. Be aware that your actions and words can have unintended effects on other people and that their feelings are valid, whatever your intentions.
6. Assume a positive intention. If someone does or says something that is over a limit, let them know nicely, but don’t assume they intended to do harm.
7. Take care of your own safety. If you need to go out, don’t hesitate. If you don’t feel safe, let the event organizer know.
8. If you witness any abusive or inappropriate behavior, notify the event organizer.
Cover photo: (above) PH Sphere, Wikipedia Commons License.
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