Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

The DeForest Area Fire and EMS District is committed to the preservation and protection of life, property, and environment from the adverse effects of fire, medical, and hazardous conditions. The DeForest Area Fire and EMS District will preserve and protect through sustained training, progressive education, and constant diligence to provide the highest level of customer service while maintaining fiscal responsibility to those we serve.

Our Vision

It is the vision of the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District to be recognized by both those we serve and our members as:

  • An organization striving to achieve a level of service that is viewed as a benchmark within the fire and EMS services.
  • An exceptional organization dedicated to the ongoing education of members and the public to promote life safety and general wellness and to prevent fires, accidents, and other hazards which may be avoided.
  • A dynamic organization that adjusts to the changing need of our communities.
  • A respectful collaboration between the membership, the Fire Board, and the communities we serve.

Our Values

Members of the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District:

  • Are prepared for duty
  • Serve with honor
  • Lead with integrity
  • Take pride in our district and the service we provide

What do these statements mean?

Prepared for Duty – Our members will do everything possible to ensure that our district is at an optimum state of readiness when called upon to respond at a moment’s notice. Our team will be properly trained, equipped, supported and will focus on immediate and safe responses.

Serve with Honor – The commitment necessary to perform the tasks expected of us requires excellence of character. We are an organization of honorable people in an honorable profession. We believe that every action reflects on all of the members of this district, past and present and the community as a whole.

Lead with Integrity – We understand the trust placed in us by the public and our colleagues is integral to the performance of our duties. The communities we serve can be assured that the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District is a reliable team dedicated to doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Take Pride – Every member has ownership of the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District and its future within our communities. We respect our district’s heritage and tradition and continue build upon that foundation through the pursuit of excellence and high professional standards.

Our Mission

The DeForest Area Fire and EMS District is committed to the preservation and protection of life, property, and environment from the adverse effects of fire, medical, and hazardous conditions. The DeForest Area Fire and EMS District will preserve and protect through sustained training, progressive education, and constant diligence to provide the highest level of customer service while maintaining fiscal responsibility to those we serve.

Our Vision

It is the vision of the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District to be recognized by both those we serve and our members as:

  • An organization striving to achieve a level of service that is viewed as a benchmark within the fire and EMS services.
  • An exceptional organization dedicated to the ongoing education of members and the public to promote life safety and general wellness and to prevent fires, accidents, and other hazards which may be avoided.
  • A dynamic organization that adjusts to the changing need of our communities.
  • A respectful collaboration between the membership, the Fire Board, and the communities we serve.

Our Values

Members of the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District:

  • Are prepared for duty
  • Serve with honor
  • Lead with integrity
  • Take pride in our district and the service we provide

What do these statements mean?

Prepared for Duty – Our members will do everything possible to ensure that our district is at an optimum state of readiness when called upon to respond at a moment’s notice. Our team will be properly trained, equipped, supported and will focus on immediate and safe responses.

Serve with Honor – The commitment necessary to perform the tasks expected of us requires excellence of character. We are an organization of honorable people in an honorable profession. We believe that every action reflects on all of the members of this district, past and present and the community as a whole.

Lead with Integrity – We understand the trust placed in us by the public and our colleagues is integral to the performance of our duties. The communities we serve can be assured that the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District is a reliable team dedicated to doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Take Pride – Every member has ownership of the DeForest Area Fire and EMS District and its future within our communities. We respect our district’s heritage and tradition and continue build upon that foundation through the pursuit of excellence and high professional standards.