Vision

The vision of the Whitefish Fire Department is to achieve a level of service that exceeds our community’s expectations, guided by the principles of our core values. 

Core Values

The core values of the Whitefish Fire Department are: 

• TEAM
• PROFESSIONALISM
• INTEGRITY
• COMPASSION
• SERVICE
• TRUST

Mission Statement

It is the Mission of the Whitefish Fire Department to:

• Protect the lives and property of the people of the City of Whitefish, the surrounding Whitefish Fire Service Area, and those traveling through our community from fire, natural disaster, and hazardous materials.
• Save lives and improve life by providing emergency medical services (EMS) as part of the Flathead County Emergency Medical Services system.
• Rescue people from precarious situations.
• Prevent fires, injuries, and emergencies through education, prevention, and code-based programs for fire and life safety.
• Provide a safe working environment for all our firefighters, which encourages excellence through the synergy of our team.
• Develop relationships with our mutual aid partners to provide timely and quality emergency services in the Flathead Valley.

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