Apparatus Roster Dept Profile Contact Photo Gallery Associations On the Scene MABAS Cards Links | Department Profile The German Valley Fire Protection was organized as a fire protection district in 1948 for portions of Stephenson, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. The District serves approximately 67 square miles of rural, residential and commercial properties.
The District is governed by a Board consisting of three (3) individuals appointed by the Stephenson, Ogle, and Winnebago County boards serving terms of three (3) years. The function of the Board is to:
Approve the hiring of all employees Approve the appointment of positions Approve the allocation and distribution of funds Approve the discipline of employees Appoint the Chief Establish Policy and Regulations of the district
The Chief of the department is responsible for all activities and functions of the fire department under the direction of the Trustees.
As a public organization, our single purpose is to serve, maintain, improve, and protect the community of the German Valley Fire Protection District. We recognize the importance of a good community image and seek to improve the community in any way possible. We recognize that the community is the reason for our presence, not the reverse. WE need the faith and trust of our residents and must continually work to deserve that confidence through our positive attitudes, conduct and accomplishments.
OUR MISSION
The German Valley Fire Protection District is committed to providing high quality, responsive service, which promotes the health, safety and welfare of all individuals, and entities who reside in, work in or visit our community.
Using safe and effective methods, our members will strive to reduce the loss of life and property through effective education, prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical services and special operations.
In order to fulfill this mission, we pledge to learn from our past, train for the present, and plan for the future. |