Boone Fire Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Boone Fire Department to protect life and property through fire and life-safety education, code enforcement, fire suppression and Emergency Medical Services while enhancing the health and quality of life of our customers.
Vision
Working together in partnership with other City departments and the community, we will be recognized as a professional, effective, and progressive fire department. Year after year, we will lead in efforts to improve and sustain the public safety and quality of life in the City of Boone and surrounding response area.
Values
Human Life
Above all else, we will protect and preserve human life.
Employee Value
Our people are our most valuable resource.
Community Service
We are committed to public service and the improvement of the quality of life
in our community, through community partnerships and mutual accountability.
Professionalism
We are committed to Professionalism through constant attention to self improvement and development of optimum departmental systems focused on quality performance and results.
Integrity
We revere honesty, fairness, respect, and service.
Pride
We consciously and consistently demonstrate a commitment to the Firefighter profession.
Firefighter Code of Ethics
As a Firefighter, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind, to safeguard lives and property... I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land the regulations of the department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. I will perform my duties without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the fire service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...fire prevention and suppression.
