Mission Statement

Ashland Fire & Rescue Mission Statement

Ashland Fire & Rescue is dedicated to protecting lives, property, and the environment. By delivering fire suppression, emergency medical, disaster management, fire prevention and public education services by professionally trained, dedicated personnel, we strive to achieve the highest quality of public service to our customers.

Values and Expectations 

PROFESSIONALISM

Dependability - Reliability to duty and responsibility to others 

Excellence - Continually improving job skills and knowledge base 

Presentation - Displaying a high level of fitness and positive attitude

COMPASSION

Empathy - Understands and values how others feel 

Service to Others - Giving of one’s time and energy to meet the needs of others

INTEGRITY

Honesty - Being truthful and straightforward 

Accountable - Responsible for one’s own actions 

Ethical - Doing the right thing even when no one else is watching

TEAMWORK

Respect - Shows high regard for others 

Cooperation - Contributes to the team 

Loyalty - Shows devotion to the improvement of the department

COMMUNITY

Involvement - Participates in Department and Community events 

Family - Supports coworkers, their families, and the community