Mission, Vision, Values

Question 1

What is the mission statment?

Answer 1

The Berkeley Fire Department protects life, property, and the environment through emergency response, prevention, and community preparedness.

Question 2

What is the vision statment?

Answer 2

The Berkeley Fire Department embraces public service and will be recognized as a leader who responds effectively with well trained and compassionate professionals.

Question 3

What are the values?

Answer 3

DEDICATION
ACCOUNTABILITY-Knowing your job, doing your job and taking ownership
DEDICATION- Commitment to the organization and the
community
EMPOWERMENT-Creating an environment that promotes safety, community, and employee development

SERVICE- Meeting the expectations of the community in a respectful way.

TEAMWORK-Working together while being open, clear, honest with one another

TRUST-Maintain an atmosphere that promotes honesty and integrity

Question 4

What are the leadership principles?

Answer 4

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
The eleven leadership principles that each member will
follow are:

The safety and welfare of our members is the priority of our department.

On and off duty, we shall remain courteous, respectful, resourceful, and
professional when interacting with the public and each other.

The success of our department depen
ds on the success and support of our
members at all levels. Know yourself, seek improvement and develop your
career path.

We will recognize and utilize our members’ talents and strengths and
empower each individual to succeed and excel.

Ensure members f
ully understand and utilize the chain of command. We will
resolve issues at the lowest possible level.

Possess the capability to agree and disagree on issues without personalizing
the process or outcome.

When a new program or policy is implemented, we will
give it every chance to
succeed. When a change is needed, we will strive to work towards a
collaborative solution.

When encountering a department member demonstrating undesirable
behavior, we will stop, correct, or clarify the issue or behavior. Stand up
for
what is right.

Every member of our department shall seek out responsibility and take
responsibility for their actions or inactions.

To communicate with all members of our department in order to promote
mutual understanding and trust.

Set the example
. Leadership and integrity have nothing to do with rank.