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Mission and Values

Guided by Values, Committed to Virginia’s Safety

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Mission and Values

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VDFP’s commitment to public safety and excellence drives everything we do. We strive to enhance the safety and well-being of Virginia's residents through comprehensive education, training and support for the fire and emergency services community.

Guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, service, innovation, collaboration, and respect, we strive to create a safer Virginia for all.

Mission Statement 

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) will be a nationally recognized leader in providing the highest level of fire services professional development and statewide risk reduction efforts. 

Vision Statement 

We, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP), will strive to expand our services to meet the growing needs of Virginia’s fire service, ensuring that Virginia’s communities remain safe from fire and reducing community risk.  

Our Values

  • We will value the thoughts, ideas and beliefs of all we work with and ensure the work we perform will contribute to successfully meeting and surpassing the performance goals of our agency and the Commonwealth.  

  • We encourage the acquisition of new skills, thoughtful risk taking, and openness and receptiveness to change.   

  • We strive to understand and anticipate customer needs and constantly focus on delivering products and services of the highest quality in a timely manner.   

  • We endeavor to provide complete, accurate, timely and up-to-date information to our co-workers and stakeholders.   

  • We will adhere to the agency and Commonwealth’s Code of Ethics and ensure our business practices are compliant.  

  • We will always remain dedicated to the Mission & Vision of the agency and the Commonwealth

  • We will ensure our actions preserve the agency and Commonwealth of Virginia’s resources.  

  • We value individual contributions, treat each other with dignity, and assume positive intent in everyone. 

  • We support each other, blend our diverse talents and backgrounds, and willingly share information and resources.   

  • We will strive to achieve a holistic approach to preserving the agency and Commonwealth of Virginia’s resources.   

  • We are committed to embracing different perspectives and treating all employees with respect and dignity to ensure everyone has the same access to resources and opportunities to help promote a more satisfied workplace. 

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