Waukegan Fire Department

Our Values
The Waukegan Fire Department values:
The public trust and our opportunity to serve
A work environment that promotes health, wellness and harmony
Respect for each person, free of harassment, discrimination and retaliation
Leadership which is committed to the department's mission
A work force which reflects the community we serve
A highly motivated and trained force
Teamwork which effectively achieve the department's vision and mission

Our Goals
Develop an effective administration to manage the resources of the department
Develop a system to minimize impacts of disasters and other life safety emergencies
Provide an effective Emergency Medical Services System
Provide Public Education to all residents
Provide an effective Fire Prevention Bureau System

Our Focus
In satisfaction of the department's mission statement, these primary objectives are assigned to the personnel of the Waukegan Fire Department as follows:
Extinguish accidental or destructive fires and to prevent the occurrence and spread of such fires
Enforce all fire prevention regulations and all other ordinances and laws within the competence of the department
Provide for emergency medical and rescue service
Review all building plans to ensure adherence to all fire prevention methods and procedures
Provide public education regarding fire prevention methods and procedures
Educate and train Fire Department personnel to efficiently perform in their areas of responsibility and prepare them to function in the next highest position
Establish and annually review an activity schedule to assure maximum utilization of manpower and coverage for all necessary activities
Provide safety equipment for department personnel, which will assure adequate protection in all atmospheres and under all working conditions encountered
Develop good physical fitness of all personnel to adequately maintain apparatus, hose, and equipment through programs and equipment to provide immediate response and use with maximum efficiency at all emergencies