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MISSION STATEMENT <br /> Over the centuries, the fire service has transitioned from bucket brigades to horse- <br /> drawn carriages to modern-era, high-tech firefighting equipment. While firefighting is <br /> still an essential function of most cities, the expectations of the fire service has <br /> demanded growth into a full-service, all-hazards emergency services business. <br /> Regardless of when or why 91 1 is called, the fire service must be prepared to respond. <br /> Having a clear missions is important to any organization. To craft the organization's <br /> first formal mission statement, the Fire Service Task Force held a 6-hour strategic <br /> planning session on October 17, 2012. <br /> The result was the creation of the Elk River Fire Department's mission statement: <br /> As the Elk River Fire Department, our care <br /> and concern for our community defines our <br /> mission to preserve the lives and property of <br /> all residents, proprietors and visitors within <br /> our service area through strong leadership <br /> and professional staff using state of the art <br /> equipment. <br /> The mission statement is designed to answer the following questions about the <br /> organization: <br /> • Who are we? <br /> • Why do we exist? <br /> • What do we do? <br /> • Why do we do it? <br /> EJ ' *** FINAL DRAFT Page 2 I <br /> Kiver <br />