Fire Service Ethics

The Fire Service is a noble calling, one which is founded on mutual respect and trust between firefighters and the citizens they serve. The Fire Service has historically been a highly respected profession. As members of the Fire Service, you share a responsibility to project an ethical character of professionalism, integrity, compassion, loyalty and honesty in all that we do, all of the time.

The Fire Service is one of the most trusted organizations in the world. The Fire Service has helped me learn a lot about trust and how important it is in your everyday life. One of the biggest inspirations in my life, told me that if your co-workers feel like they can’ trust you then your working relationship will not work. The Fire Service is special

I will help foster a continuing positive public perception of the fire service. Therefore, I pledge the following…

● Always conduct myself, on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively on myself, my department and the fire service in general.

● Accept responsibility for my actions and for the consequences of my actions.

● Support the concept of fairness and the value of diverse thoughts and opinions.

● Avoid situations that would adversely affect the credibility or public perception of the fire service profession.

● Be truthful and honest at all times and report instances of cheating or other dishonest acts that compromise the integrity of the fire service. ● Conduct my personal affairs in a manner that does not improperly influence the performance of my duties, or bring discredit to my organization.

● Be respectful and conscious of each member’s safety and welfare.

● Recognize that I serve in a position of public trust that requires stewardship in the honest and efficient use of publicly owned resources, including uniforms, facilities, vehicles and equipment and that these are protected from misuse and

● Never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual preference, medical condition or handicap.

● Never harass, intimidate or threaten fellow members of the service or the public and stop or report the actions of other firefighters who engage in such behaviors.

● Responsibly use social networking, electronic communications, or other media technology opportunities in a manner that does not discredit, dishonor or embarrass my organization, the fire service and the public. I also understand that failure to resolve or report inappropriate use of this media equates to condoning this behavior. “

The Fire Service is one of the most trusted organizations in the world. I has helped me learn a lot about trust and how important it is in your everyday life. One of the biggest inspirations in my life, told me that if your co-workers feel like they can’ trust you then your working relationship will not work. The Fire Service is special in many ways. They trust one another with their