Fire service bans white men from open days - to boost number of ethnic minority recruits
White men have been banned from fire brigade recruitment sessions because bosses want to hit their diversity targets.
Four out of five “open” days held by Avon Fire Service were restricted to women and ethnic minorities.
Critics last night accused the West Country brigade of discrimination. An MP said the move would fuel resentment and undermine race relations.
Avon’s bosses insist their ban on white men is simply “positive action”.
Back in October, the same brigade demoted a fire crew who shone their torches at four men they found having sex in bushes.
The decision sparked an outcry from critics who claimed it was politically correct madness.
In the latest incident, five “have-a-go” days at the brigade’s Bristol HQ were set up to allow potential job applicants to try out firefighting equipment.
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Fire service bans white men from open days - to boost number of ethnic minority recruits
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