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Mission Statement
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The mission of the
Nashville Fire Department is to minimize the loss of life and property
resulting from fires, medical emergencies, environmental, and other
disasters.
We will accomplish our
mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical
services, code enforcement, rescue skills, and other related emergency
and non-emergency activities. We will actively participate in our
community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and
efficiently utilize all of the necessary resources at our command to
provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens.
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| Value Principles |
The Nashville Fire
Department believes that people are the most valuable resource.
The Nashville Fire Department believes that pride, the pursuit of
excellence, and commitment to public service is of paramount importance.
The Nashville Fire Department strives through active leadership to
develop new knowledge and concepts for a progressive environment.
The Nashville Fire Department values a creative and proactive
environment.
The Nashville Fire Department believes we are accountable to those we
serve.
The Nashville Fire Department is professional in all of its actions.
Our value to the community will be measured in the type and quality of
services provided. |
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Appearance and
behavior,
Respectful attitude,
Caring and compassion for people,
Training, preparedness, and readiness,
High quality service,
Compassion, fairness, and integrity are practical in each endeavor. |
| The Nashville Fire
Department recognizes that every employee is a valued member of the
department's family. |
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Team oriented,
Input is valued,
Cooperative approach between Union and Management,
Compassion towards one another,
Respect for one another,
Communicate openly at all levels,
Feel secure. |
| The Nashville Fire
Department shall strive to promote safety, health and welfare, at all
times, in all actions through: |
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Attention to professional needs
Employee Assistance Program
Critical incident stress debriefing
Personal wellness and fitness
NFPA and OSHA Standards |
| The Nashville Fire
Department is goal oriented and utilizes strategic planning to achieve
its objectives. |
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Short range,
Medium range,
Long range,
Comprehensive budgeting. |
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The Nashville Fire Department is
sensitive and responsive to neighborhood needs, and will strive to be an
integral part of that neighborhood.
The Nashville Fire Department will
establish and maintain a relationship with other outside agencies, so as
to be able to give or receive reciprocal support to accomplish an
assigned mission.
The Nashville Fire Department will
cherish and uphold the principles that made America a great country.
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Respect for our flag,
Respect for liberty under law,
Respect for others,
Respect for the American work ethic,
Respect for honorable public officials,
Respect for the Constitution of the United States.
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