“Setting the Standards”

Our Mission

The mission for the Preston Volunteer Fire Department dedicated professionals is to enhance the quality of life for the Preston Community through fire and injury prevention, education, and the protection of life and property.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to be part of something bigger than ourselves, to give back to our community, to keep their families safe, to help those in need.  We want to create a sense of security in the community that their fire department will be there when they need us. By serving people without bias or judgement, by showing up prepared to help whenever we’re called. By making our vision. Mission and values the cornerstone by which we make all decisions and take all actions.

Values:

Excellence – Setting high standards of performance for us as individuals and as an agency, and meeting or exceeding them every day.

Inclusion – Making all people feel welcome and valued by treating them with respect and accepting that each individual has a unique talent and characteristics.

Life Balance – Creating and maintaining a healthy sustainable equilibrium among our obligations to our families and ourselves, our professional and/or educational responsibilities, and our duties as first responders.

Integrity – Upholding moral and ethical conduct at all times.

Professionalism – Demonstrating by our competence, appearance, reliability, demeanor, behaviors, and other qualities that our community can trust us with their health and safety.

Compassion – Serving all individuals with empathy and humanity.