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Skyland Fire Department – 7/ 21/2024
Skyland Fire Department – 7/ 21/2024

The MISSION of Skyland Fire and Rescue is to protect lives and property through education and training, minimizing potential disasters, and provide exceptional customer service.
Integrity
How we act with honesty, transparency, strong moral principles and good ethics.
Respect
Admiration and Honor that is earned and reciprocated with humility and understanding.
Passion
Having a desire and strong emotion to help and support our organization and others who are in need while demonstrating pride and ownership in the organization and our profession.
Strength
Having pride and ownership with the organization through progressive planning and accepting the responsibility of our community and organization while fulfilling the needs of our personnel and ensuring stability through quality leadership.
Professionalism
Meeting the character qualities expected of our organization, profession, and community while maintaining a positive, skilled, and knowledgeable image in a progressive and efficient manner.

www.skylandfire.com/

 

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