Mission Statement
The mission of the Pendleton County Fire Department is to provide protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters and manmade hazards. We will maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to all requests for services through training, maintenance of equipment, and a desire to serve our community.
Vision Statement
Members of the Pendleton County Fire Department, through our commitment to innovation, service, and excellence, will always strive to be leaders in fire and life safety services, and be the model of a successful fire department.
Statement of Core Values
We, the members of the Pendleton County Fire Department are committed to the following values in our interactions with all Pendleton County citizens and the people who are passing through our county:
• Professionalism– Uphold high standards in competence, work ethic, behavior, appearance, and attitude to achieve high quality results.
•Integrity– Adherence to a code of conduct that demonstrates honesty, trustworthiness and fairness that is consistent and incorruptible.
•Compassion– Demonstrate kindness and empathy toward the public and each other
•Responsibility and Accountability– Professionally and personally responsible for our actions
•Respect– For each other, our department and the citizens and visitors of Pendleton County
•Diversity– Be open minded and responsive to the uniqueness of our community without regard to race, religion, age, gender, or ethnic origin
•Commitment– Unwavering dedication to our mission and focused on service to our community
•Teamwork– Foster a cooperative attitude and leverage the unique knowledge, skills, and perspectives of each member to tackle any challenge and successfully accomplish the mission
•Health and Safety – Create a safe environment by managing risks, identifying hazards, provide training, and implementing safety protocols.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧
It has been an honor to serve our community this past year.
We’re proud of our crew for their commitment, professionalism and dedication to answering your calls for assistance.
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 97
Structure Fires: 25
Lift Assists: 24
Grass / Brush Fire: 22
Fire / Smoke Alarm: 14
Landing Zone Setups: 12
Weather Related Responses: 11
Mutual Aid: 7
Vehicle Fires: 7
Gas Leaks: 4
Electrical Hazards: 3
Rekindles: 3
Business Fire: 1
Carbon Monoxide Alarm: 1
Cell Phone Crash Call: 1
Hazmat: 1