South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) has been recognized by the Ministry of Defence for its commitment to the armed forces community.
SYFR has been named a Silver award-winning organization under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), delivered locally by the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Yorkshire & Humber.
three award levels
The ERS consists of three award levels – bronze, silver, and gold. Each level indicates an organization’s commitment and involvement to offer support programs that align with the scheme’s framework.
The main objective of the scheme is for employers to endorse their employees who are military personnel (current, former, and associated) and enable development opportunities that support their current or past duty to the forces with their civilian employment. The scheme also encourages the overall support of the general armed forces community.
Armed Forces-friendly organization
Being awarded the Silver award further celebrates all of the positive actions we are taking"
Silver ERS Award winners will be celebrated regionally at an awards event in York in September. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Group Manager - Mike Anthony, said, “At South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue we recognize the invaluable contribution members of the Armed Forces Community make."
Mike Anthony adds, "As a service, we want to promote the fact we are an Armed Forces-friendly organization, and being awarded the Silver award further celebrates all of the positive action we are taking in support of the Armed Forces community.”
Silver award
Major General - Marc Overton, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets) says, “I would like to thank and congratulate the recipients of this year’s Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards."
He adds, "A Silver award recognizes the fantastic efforts of employers throughout the UK who have both elevated their communities under the Armed Forces Covenant and provided actual benefits to the Armed Forces Community."
life-changing impact
Major General - Marc Overton continues, "The winners should all be proud of their life-changing impact and the fresh opportunities they are providing to our Reservists, veterans, and their families. The number of winners this year yet again shows that the Armed Forces family talent pool is also providing tangible business benefits.”