Fire Service Commission
Fire Chief Re-Credential
MISSION
Our mission is to provide effective leadership to the fire and emergency services of the Commonwealth.
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
A key value within the fire and emergency service is strong, ethical and competent leadership. Most professionals abide
by a Code of Ethics or Code of Conduct, which expresses their understanding of what constitutes acceptable behavior.
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biding by these standards is required for continued recognition as a designated Fire Chief and serves notice to the public
who entrust their confidence in the abilities and integrity of the Fire Chief. It is meant to foster the need for our fire chiefs
to follow these codes in their daily professions as well as in their daily lives.
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ECTION 1
We shall be dedicated to the concepts of effective fire protection by responsible fire chiefs and we believe that
professional management is essential to the achievement of this objective. We pledge ourselves to advance the science of
fire service through training courses and other methods to meet the proper requirements of our profession.
SECTION 2
We recognize that the most important function of local fire departments is to serve the best interests of the community.
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ECTION 3
We shall be dedicated to the highest ideals of personal character, honor and integrity in all public and personal
relationships in order that fire chiefs may merit the respect and confidence of the community.
SECTION 4
We shall refrain from participating in political activities which may impair our performance as professional
administrators.
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ECTION 5
We shall handle all matters in our best judgment so that fairness and impartiality govern our decisions.
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ECTION 6
We shall observe all of the provisions of the Constitution of the United States, the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and all applicable local statutes.
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ECTION 7
We shall make known the risks to be anticipated, should the fire chief’s professional recommendations be disregarded by
others.
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ECTION 8
We shall recognize the professional competence and the mutual dependence of all fire chiefs and we pledge cooperation
to those professionals and agencies concerned with the improvement of fire protection.
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