Fire protection and emergency services have a very proud tradition
of serving communities across our nation that dates back to colonial
times. Throughout our nation's history, firefighters have been
looked upon with great respect and admiration for their courage and
dedication to their profession. To preserve the public's trust,
groups of fire service leaders have developed codes of ethics and
conduct that call upon individual firefighters to pledge their support
for maintaining the highest level of professionalism and behavior.
The purpose of the code is to establish criteria that encourage firefighting
personnel to promote a culture of ethical integrity and professional
conduct.
All Fire Council personnel are expected to comply with all federal,
state and local laws, Fire Council rules and regulations, and standard
operating procedures and policies. However, compliance with these
requirements is the minimum standard of expected behavior. In an effort
to reflect the highest level of ethical behavior and professionalism,
and to guide Fire Council personnel toward the ethical execution of
their daily lives within our chosen profession, the Village Board
of Trustees and its Fire Council hereby enact the Village of Hudson
Falls Fire Council Code of Ethics and Conducts.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Code is included as an attachment to this chapter.
Members of the Fire Council and all firefighters, as a condition
of admission and continued membership, shall abide by the following
Code of Ethics and Conduct[1] and shall acknowledge their acceptance and understanding
of the Code by signing the following form upon admission.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Code is included as an attachment to this chapter.
