The mission of the Bainbridge Island Fire Department is to safeguard lives, property and the environment by responding to fires, medical emergencies and disasters. We recruit, train and equip our members to deliver programs aimed at emergency response, public education, prevention and recovery.

Values :

• Service to the community is our founding principle for all our members. Each of us believes in the heart and spirit of volunteerism Our actions promote excellence, professionalism, kindness and respect We are the stewards of the community's trust and resources
• Public Trust is a privilege that is extended to us and is our responsibility to foster. We hold ourselves accountable for our behavior, our decisions and our actions As members of the Department we carry the responsibility of the public trust at all times.
• People are the source of our strength at all levels of our organization. Training and development of our members is essential Our members reflect the energy, pride and diversity of our community We set high standards and have equally high expectations.
• Integrity and trust is expected from all our members. We maintain high ethical standards. We promote open, positive communication. We are honest with others and ourselves.
• A sense of family where all members are valued equally, regardless of rank or position. We maintain a welcoming atmosphere. We provide opportunities for success. We respect each others contributions, ideas and opinions. We build teamwork and promote partnerships.
• A positive and caring attitude is essential to everything we do. We remember to have fun and celebrate our success. We have the obligation to coach others who are behaving inconsistent with our values. We recognize that we control our attitude and behavior.

Vision :

Our vision is to be proactive in carrying out our mission and in identifying the needs of the community and the department. We join our citizens, government agencies and businesses in sharing responsibility for the community's safety. The cornerstones of our vision include:

• Always being ready to respond to calls for emergency services.
• Providing members with the equipment, facilities and skills for safe, effective performance and personal growth opportunities.
• Providing a supportive work climate for all personnel.
• Encouraging innovative approaches and ideas, which enhance the delivery of services.
• Promoting program development through continuous quality assurance.
• Providing a high level of service in a financially responsible manner.
• Working together as a team.
• Maintaining compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Building an organization that reflects the diversity of our community.
• Striving to remain a vibrant membership that meets the needs of our community.
• Working to maximize volunteer involvement.

Our future vision is to create three emergency management zones on Bainbridge Island with a fire station being the focal point of each zone. Ideally, firefighters would respond to emergencies in zones where they live and/or work.

We also plan to maintain our five minute average response time goal for fire and medical emergencies; expand our efforts to reduce fire hazards and promote community safety and emergency preparedness.