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Post by agentofchange on Dec 17, 2007 15:43:53 GMT -5
Does anyone have a good reference on a Firefighter's, or a Fire Department's Code of Ethics?
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Post by ambcapt58 on Dec 18, 2007 12:42:11 GMT -5
As a Firefighter, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind, to safeguard lives and property...
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land the regulations of the department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. I will perform my duties without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the fire service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...fire prevention and suppression.
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