The primary mission of the Bluffton Township Fire District is to plan, evaluate, and implement a range of programs designed to protect lives and property of the inhabitants and visitors of the Bluffton Township Fire District from the adverse effects of fires, life threatening medical emergencies or dangerous conditions created by either man or nature. At Bluffton Township Fire District, we are committed to providing fire protection and rescue for our District in a courteous, cost-effective and professional manner.

Core Values
1. Respect - We respect our customers and strive to protect their dignity, choice and
modesty.
2. Cost - We administer necessary fire protection and rescue services without
unnecessary cost to the citizens.
3. Continuous - We strive to continuously improve by seeking feedback from our
Improvement customers, providing fire prevention education and improving our
delivery system through training and professional development.
4. Leadership - We believe that we must be the leaders in guiding the community toward a
fire-free environment.
5. Service -We maintain an attitude and a commitment of going "above and beyond”
in serving our customers.
6. Trust - We develop a synergistic environment by fostering a climate of trust and
cooperation with all team members.
7. Loyalty - We are loyal to our District and community by word and attitude.

Vision
Our vision is to create a model of excellence in fire protection and rescue delivery, to be the leaders in fire protection and rescue for the District and support a customer-directed system to the citizens of our district.
We will pursue our vision in partnership with our associates, citizens, and suppliers. We will develop innovative programs and services to benefit our citizens and enhance the overall quality of life in our community.

Goals and Objectives
Fire protection and rescue is a dynamic, vital service. It is therefore essential that as a fire protection and rescue provider, Bluffton Township Fire District become involved in and committed to planning for the future.
As a fire protection and rescue provider, the District must continually be prepared to respond to new regulations, changing technology, and consumer trends.

The following goals and objectives have been identified:
-To provide high quality fire protection and rescue service at a reasonable cost.
-To maintain a reputation for excellence in the fire protection and rescue field.
-To provide a leadership role for fire protection and rescue needs of the
community and identify opportunities for growth and service.
-To provide a work environment that offers employees the opportunity to make a
worthwhile contribution to fire protection and rescue while earning a fair and
equitable wage.
-To provide the staff with an atmosphere, facilities and services that will stimulate
experience in the rendering of fire protection and rescue.
-To seek employees of highest quality and select for employment on the basis of
skill, training, ability, attitude and character.