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DEPARTMENT of FIRE RESCUE
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property damage from fire; to provide high-quality emergency services; to mitigate the consequences of natural and man-made disasters; and to provide support services within our realm of expertise through highly skilled, trained and dedicated personnel. We will accomplish this mission through annual fire safety inspections, fire safety education, fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue operations, fire investigations, disaster preparedness planning, and professional development training. The personnel of this department WILL:
VALUES AND PHILOSOPHIES:
Honor – represents the dedication, trust, and dependability that our personnel commit to act responsibly, be accountable for their actions, and fulfill their obligations promoting excellence of character and integrity.
Courage – that which gives us the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even in the face of personal or professional adversity and under dangerous and stressful conditions.
Dedication – to providing the highest quality of fire, rescue and emergency medical care to the community.
Compassion – We believe that people should treat others as they would like to be treated. Regardless of the time of day, nature of an incident, or condition of a person, we treat all people with patience, kindness, understanding, and dignity.
Integrity – We will strive to uphold the highest ethical ideals. We nourish a culture and environment rooted in a belief that we are guardians of the public’s trust. We uphold the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct, act as responsible citizens and respect the equality and right of others.
Family – We are a fire department family. We are committed and accountable to each other because our lives depend on it. We value each member in our organization and will strive to make the organization better for those who follow.
Education & Training – We value quality education and training for our personnel.
Financial Responsibility – We shall utilize sound management principles to operate in a cost-effective manner.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Bristol Township Department of Fire Rescue is staffed by a full-time Chief who also serves as the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Director, 2 full-time Captains/Fire Inspectors, 6 full-time Firefighters/Fire Inspectors, and 1 Administrative Assistant/Fire Inspector. Several of these personnel are also EMTs or Paramedics. These same employees also make up the staff of the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Office of Emergency Management.
As part of achieving our mission, the Department of Fire Rescue staffs a Rescue-Engine (“Rescue 225”) weekdays from 6:00am to 4:30pm with (4) Firefighter/Fire Inspectors. During these hours, Rescue 225, with the assigned crew, are out conducting fire inspections within a designated core-section of the township. Rescue 225 respond to all fire/rescue emergencies in the township. In addition to being a fully equipped Engine, Rescue 225 is also equipped to respond to vehicle extrications, industrial rescues, rope/high angle rescues, water rescues, confined space rescues, structural collapse, medical emergencies, as well as mass shooting and mass casualty incidents.
The Chief also serves as a liaison between the township administration and the 5 volunteer Fire Companies and 2 Rescue Squads. On a quarterly basis each year the Chief facilitates a meeting involving the 5 fire companies and 2 rescue squads to share information and discuss issues of mutual interest.
If you have any questions or concerns about fire safety, please do not hesitate to contact the Chief Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at (267) 812-2938. You can also email the Chief at kdippolito@bristoltownship.org.
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