FY2015 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2015 | Page 4
Mission & Values
The Arlington Fire Department team’s mission is to
meet and exceed our community’s needs and
expectations by providing high quality emergency
response, life safety, and community support services.
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” citizens
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.
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COMPASSION
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