Our Mission Statement We, the members of the Tempe Fire Department, dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through preservation of life, property, and the environment. It is the responsibility of each member to support the mission by subscribing to the following values. We value the faith and trust of the community, and continually work to de serve that confidence through our attitude, conduct, and accomplishments.
Lives are more valuable than property.
The safety of the public is of paramount importance, followed closely by the safety of our members. All members of the public are entitled to our best efforts. Honesty, fairness, and integrity will not be compromised. We continually seek effectiveness, efficiency, and economy. Unity and teamwork are stressed as being to our mutual advantage as individuals and as an organization.