Mission Statement

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will provide exceptional service to our citizens and our members with dedication, compassion, and respect, while continually striving for improvement.

CORE VALUES

Accountability

Personal accountability is an integral part of professional growth. Organizational accountability is equally important to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of our community.

Continuous Improvement

We recognize and understand that the constancy of change in our community and industry impacts our business daily. We are committed to continuous improvement and progressive thinking to effectively address change to efficiently benefit those we serve.

Customer Service

Our responsibility is to protect life, property, and the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibility and no request or inquiry will go unanswered.

Excellence

We believe the pursuit of peak performance and demonstrated high professional standards are critical to our work. To ensure the best possible service to our community, the fire district supports continuous training and encourages professional development.

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 will hold ourselves accountable to these values.

Safety

We believe our health and safety are essential to fulfilling the fire district’s mission. We are committed to providing the best health and safety programs for our members’ well-being and operational readiness.

Teamwork

We know working together is more effective than individuals working separately; our lives depend on it. We believe that our members have the capacity to work in effective teams and our organization values teamwork at all levels.