Title: Write a mission statement for the fire service.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Introducing the Fire Service

Writing should demonstrate attention to grammar and mechanics and should include

- area and population of service
- chief services
- philosophy, values, priorities, and goals
- strengths
- public image
- concern for employees.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a mission statement?
- What role does the mission statement play for the firefighter and for the community?
- Why is it important that values represented in the mission statement remain secular?
- Why is it important that the mission statement reflect goodwill toward the community?
- What is the local jurisdiction’s mission statement?