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Our Mission Mission
Statement The Pulaski Volunteer Fire Company
is organized to deliver life safety, fire suppression, and fire prevention by: · Providing emergency services to
our territories and mutual aide partners · Utilizing and improving the
dedication and skills of our people · Constantly improving all of our
services and operations In carrying out this mission, the
Pulaski Volunteer Fire Company will: · Give top priority to the
firefighter safety and environmental concerns · Encourage the professional and
personal development of our members · Work as teams to take full
advantage of our skills, knowledge and creativity · Communicate openly and honestly
to our members and community to inspire trust and confidence Definition of a firefighter as
defined by the International Association of Fire Chiefs: A firefighter is a trained
individual who promptly responds to mitigate a wide range and variety of
emergency and non-emergency situations were life, property, or the environment
is at risk. A firefighter’s assignments vary based on training, experience,
and ability. A firefighter’s duties include
fire suppression (including structural, wild land, transportation, and other
types of fires); fire prevention and public education; and may include emergency
medical services, hazardous materials response and preparedness, technical
rescues (extrication, water, high angle, or trench and confined space); urban
search and rescue, disaster preparedness and mitigation; community service
activities; public safety (including animal rescues, lockouts and standbys);
response to civil disturbances and terrorism incidents; non-emergency functions
(such as training, pre-planning, communications, maintenance, research and
development, and physical conditioning); and other related emergency and
non-emergency duties as may be assigned or required.
Billy Joel -We Didn't Start the Fire |
