Fire Rescue

Mission Statement

The Town of Orleans Fire Rescue Department is a dedicated professional organization committed to serving the community protecting life, property, and the environment through performance of Fire Suppression and Prevention, Emergency Medical and Rescue Services and Community Outreach and Education.

Vision Statement

The most esteemed Fire Rescue organization on Cape Cod achieved through operations excellence, enhanced training and professional development, effective communications, robust community engagement and a focus on a culture of wellness and values.

Core Values and Beliefs

We will build an enduring department that:

• Upholds Service before Self in the Finest Tradition of the OFD.
• Takes pride in and preserves our valued reputation.
• Consistently conducts all relationships with honesty, transparency, integrity, empathy and respect.
• Creates a team-oriented workplace that values both team and personal accountability.
• Continuously improves our service performance, processes and skills. 
• Celebrates victories along the way.

Strategic Goals

• Personal & cultural wellness
• Operations excellence
• Training & professional development
• Facilities, equipment & technology deployment
• Community education & engagement