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“ Our goal is to position the AFD as the pre-eminent Fire Department in the region through providing state of the art services by highly-trained professionals in all areas of emergency response . We ’ re an open , inclusive and caring team , where our members share a bond of duty , honor and loyalty with one another and with the community . Together the members of the Arlington Fire Department represent a positive and opportunistic organization focused on making a noticeable difference in the community we serve .”
Don Crowson Fire Chief
Prepared for Duty Serving with Honor Responding with Compassion Committed to Professional Excellence
Prepared for Duty - Our members will do everything possible to ensure our “ service ” organization is at an optimum state of readiness when called upon to respond at a moment ’ s notice . Our team will be properly trained , equipped , supported , and focused on safe , immediate response and service .
Serving with Honor - This is how we do business . We ’ re an organization of honorable people in an honorable profession . Our community can be assured that the Arlington Fire Department is a trusted and reliable team dedicated to “ doing the right things right .” It ’ s not a catch phrase ; it ’ s the way we do business , it ’ s how we communicate and it ’ s how we relate with others in and outside our organization .
Responding with Compassion - Our Department is a people-oriented service organization focused on helping those in need . In many cases , we ’ re the only “ safety net ” or “ option ” a citizen may have when they ’ re in a desperate or hopeless situation . It ’ s our willingness to follow through on problem resolution that makes the difference . Our words , backed by our actions , show that we ’ re an organization that cares .
Committed to Professional Excellence - At the Arlington Fire Department , we intend to “ set the standard ” in everything we do . We will provide our members with the means , skills and education to provide outstanding professional services . Our leaders and professional staff will do whatever is necessary to provide and maintain exemplary services for the citizens and visitors of Arlington . It is our focus . It is our commitment .
Working Together to Make Arlington Better .
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