Fire / EMS Mission, Vision & Values

 Our Mission

The mission of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is the protection of life and property from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies and exposures to man-made and/or natural dangerous conditions. All members, resources and activities are dedicated to providing excellence in fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazard abatement, committed training, aggressive code enforcement and effective public education.

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Our Vision

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS will be a highly effective, community focused organization with a skilled, enthusiastic, and empowered workforce. We will continually foster a spirit of professionalism, volunteerism and pride within our members and will earn the support of our citizens by providing the highest level of emergency services to Teton County.

Our Values

  • Accountability: We are accountable to our Citizens, our Organization and Ourselves.
  • Change: We will embrace it and utilize it to improve services to the community and membership.
  • Community: We will always remember we serve the citizens and visitors to our community.
  • Each Other: We will protect and nurture each other.
  • Family: We will support and care for our families and support each other in this endeavor.
  • Honesty: We will be truthful in all we say, do and write.
  • Integrity: We will be ethical, fair and respectful with all people.
  • Leadership: We will expect leaders to listen to the membership, be advocates and be responsive and in turn will respect the decisions of leaders and give thoughtful feedback.
  • Mission: We will be mission driven in all things we do.
  • Opportunity: We will create it, capitalize on it and use it to achieve our goals.
  • Partnerships: We will collaborate with others to provide the highest level of service possible.
  • Teamwork: We will work and communicate with each other to be efficient and effective