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About Us
WFC VISION
The Washington Fire Chiefs' vision is to be an organization where:
Our state based focus provides high quality services that are responsive to the changing needs of our members and external agencies.
We can create an environment that provides open, timely and relevant communication both internally and externally.
Legislative advocacy will be a primary focus.
High quality education and professional development meets the diverse needs of our agencies.
We value each other, the members we serve, and our commitment to the Washington Fire Chiefs Mission.
WFC STRATEGIC GOALS
Goal 1:
Strengthen and improve internal relationships with our members as measured by a reduction of distracting conflict and increased interest based problem solving resulting in improved outcomes.
Goal 2:
Build on existing legislative relationships to maximize influence in the legislative process as measured by our effectiveness on a collective fire service agenda.
Goal 3:
Strengthen and improve external fire partnership relationships, especially the WFCA, WSFFA, WSCFF, DNR, Military Department-EMD, and WSP as measured by feedback from Board members and staff from those organizations.
Goal 4:
Increase proactive communication and contact with members on critical issues as measured by feedback from the county chief organizations.
Goal 5:
Strengthen support staff relationships and office systems in an environment that is positive and continues to meet the needs of our customers as measured by staff/customer feedback during six month and annual reviews.
Goal 6:
Increase involvement and participation of our members in the strategic plan development and the execution of that collaborative document as measured by post development surveys.
Goal 7:
Increase membership values in the eyes of current and potential members as measured by membership recruitment and retention data.
Goal 8:
Increase revenues through partnerships with vendors, fire service partners and the Fire Rescue Wellness Corporation as measured against historic annual revenues.
Goal 9:
Continue to be the premier resource fire chief’s use when they are facing a crisis within their agency or region as measured by documenting the contacts and outcomes.
Goal 10:
Serve, Educate and Lead by being mission driven, goal oriented, using good character and Omega Style Leadership (proficiency, action and relationships.)
WFC MISSION
Providing leadership through service, education and advocacy.
WFC VALUES
Embracing innovation
Building collaborative relationships
Respecting the diversity of people,
sections and organizations
Promoting accountability
Ensuring accountability
Ensuring responsiveness
Establishing and maintaining effective communications
Serving with integrity
Providing technical guidance
Honoring the traditions of duty, courage and public service