Plainview Fire Department Engine Company 4"The Round Swamp Rats"
Mission Statement of the Plainview Fire Department
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The Plainview Volunteer Fire Department is committed to protecting the people, property, and environment within our community through our efforts to provide the highest quality of service. To accomplish our mission we will provide fire suppression and prevention programs, a state of the art pre-hospital care system, and effective scene management. We will stand ready to support and assist other fire service organizations in accomplishing their missions. In addition, we recognize our members as essential to the realization of our mission.
They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values through active participation.
For the Community:
We recognize that the community is the reason for our presence.
We value the faith and trust of the community, and continually work to deserve that confidence through our attitude, conduct, and accomplishments.
Lives are more valuable than property.
Safety is of paramount importance.
All members of the public are entitled to our best efforts.
For the Department:
We strive for excellence in everything we do 100% of the time.
Honesty, fairness, and integrity will not be compromised.
We continually seek effectiveness, and efficiency.
Unity and teamwork are stressed as being to our mutual advantage as individuals and as an organization.
Members are continually encouraged to improve themselves as individuals and professionals.
The free exchange of ideas is encouraged.
We will provide professional and courteous service at all times.
We are sensitive to changing community needs.
1 Engine 9544, 1 Brush Rapid Attack Truck 954, 1 ambulance 9549, and 1 Rehab Vehicle 9530
