Mission Statement
The Tishomingo Fire Department is proud of its history, and serves the residents of and visitors to, the Town of Tishomingo with the following objectives in mind:
• To provide the best possible protection to the residents of the Town of Tishomingo and the surrounding communities under the Mutual Aid Plan and as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures of this department.
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To provide fire protection, fire inspection and fire safety education services to our community.
• To foster interest in all matters pertaining to the volunteer service and to promote the welfare and social advances of all volunteer firefighters.
• To inculcate love of country, good citizenship, civic virtue and self sacrifice, and to perpetuate the spirit, which from the early days has actuated volunteer fireman in the rendition of service of the highest type in the protection of life and property from fire without hope of fee or reward.
• To promote the improvement and advancement of the Tishomingo community and its residents. Core Values of the Department
• SERVICE
The Department continues its unwavering call to protect and serve.
• BRAVERY
Bravery is the ability to overcome fear through fortitude, instinct, compassion for others and training.
• SAFETY
We strive to keep our citizens free from danger, especially deliberate, harmful acts. With the best equipment and training, the Department can reduce the risk to the public and its members at fires, emergencies and medical incidents.
• HONOR
The enormous commitment necessary to perform the Department’s tasks requires excellence of character. We inspire each other through pride in our Department, which is a belief that every action reflects on all the members of the Department, both past and present.
• DEDICATION
A commitment to the objectives of our mission is an essential part of our code of conduct. The faithful observance of duty calls for us to fulfill our obligations professionally and honestly.
• PREPAREDNESS
By combining all of the components of our core values, the Tishomingo Fire Department will maintain its constant state of readiness to meet all threats and challenges, traditional and new.
