Our Values
Camano Island Fire and Rescue will be a premiere agency and industry-leading role model for combination fire departments, which include full time, part time, and volunteer personnel. We will focus on providing high-quality, cost-effective, and cohesive service that will exceed community expectations. We will accomplish this vision by utilizing a physically fit, healthy, and diverse workforce that is well trained and empowered with a high level of involvement in our success. We will emphasize proactive communication at all levels, and ongoing transparency to our community. Camano Island Fire & Rescue will be a positive and valued part of the community.
Our Mission
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Working together to safely protect our community’s lives & property. We fulfill this mission through high quality:
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire Protection
- Technical Rope & Marine Rescue
- Fire Prevention & Public Education
Our Vision
Integrity
- Good ethics
- Walking the talk
- Doing the right thing when no one is looking or when it is unpopular
Trustworthiness
- Honesty
- Feeling safe
- Must be earned
- Willingness to break the cycle of distrust
- Respect our partners & coworkers
Transparency
- Open communication
- Community involvement & information
Pride & Ownership
- Professionalism
- Knowledge
- Teamwork
- Appearance & uniform
- Dress and act appropriately
- Self-Motivation
- Foster an entrepreneurial attitude
- Take the opportunity to go above and beyond
- Emphasis on Customer Service
- Standards
- Let people know what is expected of them
- Embrace diversity and creativity