Clearly stated and intentionally simplistic, SCFD8′s Mission statement accurately describes the organization’s general purpose.
“Protect, Serve, Educate”
The members of the SCFD8 strategic planning team and the Citizen’s Advisory Group were asked to identify Vision statements, thus establishing targets of excellence for the future. The following were among the identified vision statements:
- Increase information and communication to the public to create a more community focused organization and improved public confidence
- Develop acceptable deployment standards to deliver sufficiently trained and qualified personnel
- Become excellent stewards of public funds through intelligent fiscal responsibility
- Expect and demand high ethics and responsible decision making
- Exceed safety standards for tools, equipment, and facilities
- Strengthen internal department relationships through enhanced communication (interpersonal), and strong teamwork
- Maintain a strong volunteer response system through active recruitment and incentives
- Show courtesy and respect to every customer that we come in contact with, Internal and External
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with other public agencies
- Continue to enhance medical services
SCFD8 staff declared a set of Values that include:
- We value each member’s experience, knowledge, competency, cooperation, and positive attitude
- We value the importance of growth and educational opportunities
- We value the importance of maintaining equipment and facilities at optimum levels
- We value the level of benefits offered by being associated with the Fire District
- We value honesty, integrity and leadership
- We value and appreciate the dedication and commitment of all members
- We value and respect the customer’s opinions, diversity, and feedback
- We value the integrity of the chain of command
- We value the required time and tools to effectively and efficiently do our jobs
- We recognize the importance of balancing individual, family, and organizational growth and needs