HomeMy WebLinkAboutR&R 101.02 REVISED 9-2013_Mission Vision Values101.02 — Mission, Vision & Values
Effective. 4/5/2009
Revised: 9/5/2013 DRAFT
Replaces: 2007 R&R V-5 1 "�
I. Guiding PhilosophX
Statements of mission, vision and values exist so that members understand the
department's obligations to the community as a whole, to individual citizens, other City workers
and each other. These statements define the department's broad expectations of our members
while working within the established service levels of the department.
II. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define and communicate the mission, vision, and values
of Beaumont Fire -Rescue Services.
III. Goals
The goals of this policy are to communicate the:
A. Mission statement for the fire department and general expectations for members.
B. Future vision to which the fire department leadership and members aspire.
C. Organizational values that fire department members strive to live by each and every
day.
IV. Mission Statement
Beaumont Fire -Rescue Services is committed to protecting lives and property. To best
achieve this mission, our members will consistently strive to live by our organizational motto
and values:
A. Prepared—Doing what it takes to keep our individual and collective knowledge up-
to-date, skills sharp, and teams resilient.
B. Pro icient—Doing what it takes to insure the job's done right the first time, so that
our services are of the highest possible quality.
C. Professional—Doing what it takes to help others see our members and our
department as competent, committed, reliable, respectful, positive and helpful.
V. Organizational Values
The values of the department have been acquired through tradition, sacrifice, leadership,
experience, and dedication. Our values include an appreciation for professionalism; team -based
approaches to problem solving; and an every -day demonstration of the following:
A. Intezrity in all we do.
1. Doing the right thing, even when it's difficult or unpopular.
2. Treating others with respect and dignity.
3. Valuing our diversity.
B. Service to others.
1. Willingness to sacrifice oneself for the benefit of others.
2. Caring for and supporting those we can help.
3. Communicating and documenting significant events.
C. Projress in the development of ourselves, our work groups,
department and community.
1. Maintaining an attitude and state of constant readiness.
2. Seeking improvement and growth towards excellence.
3. Working together for the greater good.
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Courage even in the face of adversity.
1. Facing our fears to so that our community and customers are best served.
2. Setting a positive example for others to follow.
3. Accepting responsibility and accountability for our actions.
VI. Vision Statement
Beaumont Fire -Rescue Services' vision is to be a world—class emergency response team by
making consistent forward progress towards achieving the following:
A. Consistently meetinz standards of safety and operational excellence.
1. Applying a managed -risk approach in all we do.
2. Meeting or exceeding the highest sustainable regulatory and industry standards.
3. Maintaining a positive and supportive work force.
B. Creatinz an environment that is conducive to safety and operational excellence.
1. Committing to self—evaluation of performance.
2. Having open and respectful communications.
3. Respecting others' beliefs and ranks.
4. Working as a team.
C. Fosterinz a reputation for safety and operational excellence.
1. Promoting honest and meaningful relationships.
2. Encouraging open and honest feedback from all levels.
3. Benchmarking programs, tactics and tasks.
4. Recognizing safety and operational excellence.
5. Marketing our successes.
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