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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. FY 2008 – FY 2010 Strategic Plan. Table of Contents Fire and Rescue Department’s Vision and Mission ……………………………………………... 2 Fire and Rescue Department’s Core Values …………………………………………………….3
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department FY 2008 – FY 2010 Strategic Plan
Table of Contents Fire and Rescue Department’s Vision and Mission ……………………………………………... 2 Fire and Rescue Department’s Core Values …………………………………………………….3 Fire and Rescue Department’s Strategic Objectives ……………………………………………4 FY 2008 – FY 2010 Strategic Objectives with Strategic Initiatives: • Strategic Objective # 1 - Service Delivery.…………………………………………........…5 • Strategic Objective # 2 – Influence Public Policy………....………………………………...6 • Strategic Objective # 3 - Education and Training…………………………………………..7 • Strategic Objective # 4 - Health and Safety………………………………………………8 • Strategic Objective # 5 - Diversify Workforce ….……………………………………….. 9 • Strategic Objective # 6 - Organizational Effectiveness……………………………… 10-11 Participants in development of Strategic Plan………………………………………..………. 12
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department The Fire and Rescue Department’s strategic plan consists of the department’s vision and mission statements, core values and strategic objectives. These elements provide a consistent framework for all planning decisions, actions, and long-range initiatives. An effective vision statement defines what the organization is striving to become. The mission statement describes the role of the organization. The core values are the beliefs and principles that explain how employees will act and make decisions. The strategic objectives are action-oriented statements that describe how the organization will achieve its mission. Vision Dedicated to being the best community-focused fire and rescue department ensuring a safe and secure environment for all. Mission Provide the highest quality services to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community.
Fire and Rescue Department’s Core Values Professional Excellence We believe the pursuit of excellence and demonstrating high professional standards are critical to our work. To ensure the best possible service for our community, the Fire and Rescue Department supports continuous training and encourages professional development. Health and Safety We believe our health and safety are essential to fulfilling the Fire and Rescue Department’s mission. We are committed to providing the best health and safety programs for our members’ well-being and operational readiness. Diversity We know Fairfax County is a diverse community, and we commit to meeting its ever-changing needs. We are dedicated to reflecting and respecting that diversity throughout our organization. We will respect the diversity of our community by providing compassionate and quality service to all. Teamwork and Shared Leadership We know well-functioning teams of people are more effective than individuals working separately; our lives depend on it. We believe individuals have the capacity to lead, and our organization values leadership at all levels. Teamwork and shared leadership are integral to our organization, and we will seek out and value the opinions of our members. Effective Communication We believe communication is essential to the cohesiveness and performance of our organization. We are committed to providing effective and responsive means of communication throughout the organization and the community. Integrity We understand the trust placed in us by the public and our colleagues is integral to the performance of our duties. We are committed to honest and ethical behavior, and we will hold ourselves accountable to these values. Community Service and Involvement We believe we have a duty to be involved in the communities where we work. Our responsibility is to protect life, property, and the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibility and to deepening our involvement in the community we serve. No request or inquiry will go unanswered. Innovation We recognize and understand that the constancy of change in our community and industry impacts our business daily. We are committed to seeking out and implementing innovative and progressive thinking to address change effectively to benefit those we serve.
Fire and Rescue Department’s Strategic Objectives • Develop and deliver the highest quality medical, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, water rescue, life safety education, fire prevention and investigation services. • Maintain a leadership role in local, state, and national public safety initiatives. • Ensure workforce readiness and leadership development by providing innovative education and training programs. • Ensure workforce health and safety by developing and maintaining effective programs and policies. • Reflect the community we serve by recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. • Increase organizational effectiveness by developing and maintaining capacity of facilities, apparatus, equipment and technology; and improving internal processes.
Strategic Objective # 1 – Service Delivery Develop and deliver the highest quality medical, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, water rescue, life safety education, fire prevention and investigation services. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing
Strategic Objective # 2 – Influence Public Policy Maintain a leadership role in local, state, and national public safety initiatives. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing
Strategic Objective # 3 – Education and Training Ensure workforce readiness and leadership development by providing innovative education and training programs. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing
Strategic Objective # 4 – Health and Safety Ensure workforce health and safety by developing and maintaining effective programs and policies. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing * Combined with Strategic Initiative 1.4
Strategic Objective # 5 – Diversify Workforce Reflect the community we serve by recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing
Strategic Objective # 6 – Organizational Effectiveness Increase organizational effectiveness by developing and maintaining capacity of facilities, apparatus, equipment and technology; and improving internal processes. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing
Strategic Objective # 6 – Organizational Effectiveness Increase organizational effectiveness by developing and maintaining capacity of facilities, apparatus, equipment and technology; and improving internal processes. Strategic Initiative Lead/Project Manager (PM) Timing
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department The following individuals participated in the development of the FY 2008 – FY 2010 Strategic Plan through their participation in the department’s annual planning retreat on June 1, 2007. Beth Adams Mike Deli Kevin Kincaid Cathy Schultz-Rinehart Bill Atwell Duane Dodwell Kim Klaren Dan Shaw Dereck Baker Garrett Dyer Tony Kostecka Andrew Snead Anthony Barrero Stan Earl Reggie Lassiter Kathleen Stanley Edie Beitzel Felecia EdwardsGeorge LoayzaLaurie Stone William "Buck" Best Colin FlaniganDaryl LouderCheri Stroup Don Brasfield Tim Fleming Mike McElroyChristopher Tilles Ed Brinkley Ramiro Galvez Francis Mensah Rodney Vaughan John Burke William Garrett Richard Merrell Kristine Wallace Carlton Burkhammer Ben Gibson Bob MizerLee Warner Earl Burroughs Jared Goff Mike Mohler Chester Waters Glenn Bydume Sarah Goldman Keith Morrison Jerome Williams Sandra CapleDanny Gray John Niemiec Mike Wood Raul Castillo Barry Harlowe Kim Panzer Christine Woodard Teri Caswell David Hessler Alan Pearson Elton Wright John CaussinCamilla Hollenbeck Dana Powers Tim Young MaryAnn Combs Gregory Hunter Rick Roatch Richard Yuras Shirley Crawley Diana Imlay David Rohr Bobby Zoldos Yvonne Dabney Reginald Johnson Chuck Ryan Marc Davidson Thomas Johnson Chris Schaff Individuals in Italics are members of the Planning Leadership Team.