Vision/Mission/Principles
Office of the Fire Chief

Vision Statement

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service vision is to be a learning organization consistently executing the mission while evolving to maximize value for our communities.

Mission

The Mission of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is to create and enhance public safety through measures to reduce vulnerability and improve resilience.

Guiding Principles

Our Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service providers will:

• Acknowledge that in all things, people come first and for them, we will do the right thing.
• Respect the fiscal, political, collegial, and other boundaries placed on our work.
• Be prepared to serve and protect our communities.
• Be professional, studious, and adapt to our context.
• Maintain a capacity to respond.

Additionally, we follow the County Executive's principles:

• Insisting upon customer satisfaction
• Ensuring high value for tax dollars
• Adhering to the highest ethical standards
• Appreciating diversity
• Being open, accessible and responsive
• Empowering and supporting employees
• Striving for continuous improvement
• Working together as a team
• Being accountable