The Administration Division provides overall management of the Department. Staff members provide administrative support to other Divisions, assist with the development of annual budgets, and support the contract between the County and the LANL. This Division manages the facilities, personal property and equipment assigned to the Department and is responsible for the management of personnel and related functions.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in fire protection services through results-oriented proactive management and operations, which foster growth, positive interaction, creativity, achievement and excellence.
Mission Statement
We, the members of the Los Alamos County Fire Department, dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors of the County of Los Alamos/our community, the Department of Energy, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory through the preservation of life, the environment and property.
Values
Inherent to the Mission Statement is the responsibility for each of our employees to support our mission by subscribing to the following values.
- Foster customer faith and trust in our services.
- Promote positive attitudes and conduct in accomplishing goals.
- Understand lives are more valuable than property.
- Respect the safety of the public and our members.
- Exhibit dedication, quality care, and courteous service.
- Encourage trust, respect, honesty, fairness, and integrity.
- Commit to excellence.
- Evaluate effectiveness, efficiency and economy.
- Prosper in unity and teamwork.
- Strive for continuous improvement.
- Nurture and practice the free exchange of ideas.
- Cultivate involvement in decision-making processes.
- Recognize LAFD employees as our most valuable resource.