Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
We can confirm that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) does hold the information you have requested.
Questions and final response:
Question 1 - How many equality and diversity posts are employed in your authority?
1 x Inclusion & Diversity Advisor.
Question 2 - What is the cost of such posts and any necessary direct admin support?
Salary is Grade 10 £48,710 - £53,780. No direct admin support.
Question 3 - How many of these posts are filled by ethnic minority applicants?
None.
Question 4 - What is the number and cost of external training bodies and courses for equality and diversity training?
No external training for equality and diversity training in financial year 2024/25 has been delivered by ECFRS.
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