Galvez-Lake  Volunteer Fire Department   
MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, environmental, and other disasters within the community of Galvez. We will accomplish our mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical services, code enforcement, rescue skills, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities. We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all of the necessary resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens.

 
Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Value Principles

- We believe that people are the most valuable resource. 

- We believe that pride, the pursuit of excellence, and commitment to public service is of paramount importance.

- We will use active leadership to develop new knowledge and concepts for a progressive environment.

- We value a creative and proactive environment.

- The Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department believes we are accountable to those we serve.

The Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department is professional in all of its actions. Our value to the community will be measured in the type and quality of services we provide.
 
The Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department recognizes that every volunteer / employee  is a valued member of the department's family.

 
Team oriented,
Input is valued,
Cooperative approach between
Union and Management,
Compassion towards one another,
Respect for one another,
Communicate openly at all levels,
Feel secure.

 
  
Values Statement
It is the responsibility of each member of the Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department to support the mission by subscribing to the following values:
 

· 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.

· The safety of the public is of paramount importance, as is the safety of our members.

· All members of the public are entitled to our best efforts.

· We strive for excellence in everything we do.

· Honesty, fairness, and integrity will not be compromised.

· We continually seek effectiveness, efficiency and economy.

· Unity and teamwork are crucial to us as individuals and as an organization.

· Members are encouraged to improve themselves personally and professionally.

· The free exchange of ideas is encouraged.

· We will provide professional and courteous service at all times.