VBFD SOI Information

VBFD Credo

Striving for excellence, protecting with honor

The VBFD Way

Our core values of Service, Caring, Integrity, Trust, and Honesty guide us as we serve

the community and enrich lives.

• Seeking the truth is critical to our organizational wellbeing.

• We embrace optimism and know that any challenge can be met with the proper will.

• We remain humble but we are confident in our ability.

• Our training guides us. We value constant professional development and strive to

ensure succession from within our ranks.

• We always display courage and professionalism, remaining calm in crisis and bringing

order to chaos.

• We are prepared and continuously explore so we can adapt, improve, and ensure

resilience.

• We embrace technology and are willing to incorporate new tools and techniques to

achieve success.

• We all have a role in preventing the emergency and reducing risk. This is the most

effective way to protect our community.

• We are not perfect, but we seek perfection so we can achieve excellence. The little

things matter.

• Exceeding the standard is the standard and leadership is expected at all levels.

VBFD Mission

Service delivered with Integrity driven by Excellence.

VBFD Vision

A community where exceptional public safety is assured for everyone.

VBFD Values

• Service - Professional and trained workforce, providing for others before

self.

• Integrity - Moral and ethical conduct at all times.

• Honesty - Being truthful, transparent, and clear in all actions.

• Caring - Treating others with compassion and empathy.

• Trust - Consistent actions that build confidence and mutual respect with

our community and team.

Mayor of Virginia Beach

Mayor Robert M.

“Bobby” Dyer