Fire Fighting
The Fire Fighting Division is concerned almost exclusively with the containment
and extinguishing of fires within the Town of Andover. This effort includes
answering service calls which may lead to early discovery or prevention
of fires and stabilizing hazardous materials incidents. It also includes
formulation and rehearsal of plans concerning how to fight fires at various
locations. A subdivision of the Firefighting Division is the Rescue Division
for ice, water and confined space rescue.
"The Fireman's Prayer"
When
I'm called to duty, God, wherever flames may be
Give me the strength to save some life, Whatever age it be
Help me embrace a little child, Before it is too late
Or save an older person, from the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert and Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out
I want to fulfill my calling and give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor and protect their property
And if according to your will, I then lose my life
Please bless with your Protective hand
My children and my wife.
Author: Unknown
Mission Statement
The mission of Andover Fire Rescue is to serve the citizens of the community
and its visitors by protecting them from the dangers created by man-made
and natural emergencies.
The organization provides professional services such as fire suppression, EMS, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response.
Andover Fire Rescue aggressively attempts to minimize the risks associated with these incidents through effective fire prevention and investigation, code enforcement, public education and injury prevention programs.
We are dedicated to assisting those in need regardless of the severity
of the problem.
Andover Fire Rescue Value Statement
The values of Andover Fire Rescue are service to those in need and community
involvement through the professionalism, integrity, and dedication of its
personnel.
Andover Fire Rescue Vision Statement
For the next several years, Andover Fire Rescue will be an organization
whose personnel function as a cohesive team that are empowered, effective
and enthusiastic with the services we provide to our community.
We will be recognized as a regional leader by our community, neighbors and peers and enthusiastically supported by our community, which views us with pride, respect, and confidence.
Our mission will be accomplished by a physically fit, healthy and increasingly diverse workforce, that are well trained in a multitude of core and specialized skills and empowered with a high level of involvement in our success.
Our equipment will be dependable, capable and consistent with the needs of our community that embraces cutting technology with an emphasis placed on firefighter safety.
Andover Fire Rescue will meet the challenges of the future through:
• The implementation of a unified and functional organizational structure that will include the increasing of staff and incident response personnel.
• A responsive organizational structure that will openly communicate and responsive to the personnel and the citizens within community.
• The development of adequate facilities that are properly located and designed so as to provide optimum response and quality service delivery
• The creation of additional community outreach opportunities through increased public education, public relations and fire prevention programs.
• Embracing training programs that are comprehensive and inclusive of core firefighting and Emergency Medical Service competencies as well as technical rescue skills.
• The utilization of existing information technology to provide access to reliable statistical and safety information in an effort to minimize safety concerns.
• The development of a fully integrated and interoperable radio communications system that will provide increase firefighter safety at all multi-agency responses.
• The development and implementation of a complete wellness program to ensure all personnel are physically healthy and mentally fit.
• Promoting and maintaining a positive work environment.
