The Mission of the CRETE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT The Mission of the Crete Township Fire Protection District is to preserve life and property and promote public safety as an emergency response provider. THE FOCUS OF THE CRETE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT… The District will focus its efforts on responding rapidly to emergencies, providing appropriate intervention and providing the community education in fire prevention and basic emergency medical care. THE CORE VALUES OF THE CRETE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT… To Residents: We will deliver to our residents of the Crete Township Fire Protection District the highest quality of service possible, driven by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually strive for quality improvement. To Fire Department: We will deliver to the Crete Township Fire Protection District our full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness. To Each Other: We will deliver to each other a working environment characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest communication at all levels. To Ourselves: We will deliver to ourselves personal and professional growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain at the leading edge of our profession.