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Department of Fire Control
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement: Dedicated to
protect and preserve life, environment, and property.
Building on this mission the department has identified vision statements
to establish targets for excellence in the future. These are:
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MFD personnel to be recognized as a community leader
both on and off duty.
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Maintain a high level of professional development
for our members.
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A management/ labor partnership where decisions
are made collaboratively.
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Manage resources that reflect the diverse needs
of the community.
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Recognized as a leading resource for community relations
and public safety education.
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An organization that promotes a safe working environment.
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To be a progressive organization that embraces change.
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An organization that develops and promotes the wellness
and fitness of it's members.
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A department that is altogether prepared for any
emergency.
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To become an accredited agency.
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Recognizing that its collective personality and the
values of its members enhance the organization, the Maui County Department
of Fire Control staff declared a set of Values
that included such statements as:
Professional Excellence
We believe the pursuit of excellence and demonstrating
high professional standards are critical to our work. We will ensure the
best possible service for our community. The fire and rescue department
supports continuous training and encourages professional development. We
will respect the diversity of our community by providing compassionate and
quality service to all.
Community Service and Involvement
We believe we have a duty to be involved in the community
where we work. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibility by expanding
our involvement in the community we serve.
Integrity
We understand the trust placed in us by the public and
our colleagues is integral to the performance of our duties. We are committed
to honest and ethical behavior, and will hold ourselves accountable to these
values.
Effective Communication
We believe effective communication is essential to the
cohesiveness and performance of our organization. We are committed to providing
effective and responsive means of communication throughout the organization
and the community.
Health and Safety
We believe our health and safety are essential to fulfilling
fire and rescue department's mission. We are committed to providing the
best health and safety programs for our members well being and operational
readiness
Teamwork and Shared Leadership
We know well functioning teams of people are more effective
than individuals who are working separately; our lives depend on it! We
believe individuals have the capacity to lead, and our organization values
leadership at all levels. Teamwork and shared leadership are integral to
our organization, and we will seek out and value the opinions of our members.
Innovation
We recognize and understand that the constant change
in our community and industry impacts our daily business. We are committed
to seeking out and implementing innovative and progressive thinking to address
change effectively, benefiting those we serve. |
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