Mission, Vision + Values

The Immokalee Fire Control District is an Independent Special Taxing District established by an act of the Florida Legislature in 1955 (Chapter 55-30666 Laws of Florida), with the latest revision to the District’s codification included in Chapter 2000-363 Laws of Florida and signed by the Governor into law on May 22, 2000, and operating under the authority of Chapters 189 and 191, Florida Statutes.

The legislation created a fire control and rescue district covering 234 square miles of Collier County, Florida. The purpose of the District is to provide fire protection and prevention services, establish and maintain emergency medical and rescue response services, and acquire and maintain firefighting, rescue, medical, transport, and other emergency equipment.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to responsive to the needs of our citizens by providing rapid, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety, and well-being of the community.

We will accomplish this mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, first responder medical services, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to efficiently use all of the necessary resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens.

OUR VALUES

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: We are active members of our community. We work to build relationships and partnerships with other organizations and agencies.
SERVICE ABOVE SELF: We put the needs of others before our own. We are committed to serving our community and making a difference in the lives of others.
INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in our words and actions. We uphold the public trust and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
DIVERSITY: We value the diversity of our community and our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
RESPECT: We treat each other with respect, regardless of rank, position, or background. We value the contributions of all members of our team.
COMPASSION: We have empathy for those we serve and their families. We are committed to helping those in need and providing comfort and support in times of crisis.
EXCELLENCE: We strive for excellence in everything we do. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
TEAMWORK: We work together as a team to achieve our goals. We are supportive of each other and share a common purpose.
These values guide our actions and decisions as we work to protect our community and its residents. We are proud to be a fire department that upholds these values and serves our community with integrity, compassion, and excellence.

The Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Workshop on July 25th at 2:00pm before the monthly Board meeting.