The Town of Westport boasts four fire stations, each providing unique first-in challenges and large target hazards. While the structure of Westport covers a broad spectrum, so do the firefighters that provide service to its citizens. As a mid-sized department, Westport Fire Department brings many advantages. With a substantial number of floor personnel, each brings different skill sets, creating the ability to mitigate high stress incidents in a professional and efficient manner. It allows the benefit of personally knowing who you will be working with on any given day with an understanding of how each individual works. These individuals share a common goal of taking an aggressive approach on the fire ground, along with progressive fire service knowledge, making the Westport Fire Department stand out.

Mission and Values

Mission Statement

The mission of the Westport Fire Department is to provide highest possible level
of protection and services to all those in need. We accomplish this through
commitment to our core values.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Values

Protection - Our primary mission is to provide the highest possible level of
protection from man-made and natural emergencies to the Westport
community in a qualified, dedicated and professional manner.
Professionalism - As professionals, we honor the trust and responsibility
expected of us.
Responsibility - We will further fulfill our responsibility to the community
through involvement, life safety education and non-traditional services. We
share this responsibility with those we serve, and those who we serve with.
Empowerment - Employees are at the core of our organization. We are
dedicated to empowering and including them in the decision-making process.
We will continually seek their input in determining the future of our
organization.
Resources - We will use all resources available to solve an emergency situation.
As such, we move forward as an organization based on the extra efforts of our
people.
Integrity - We embrace integrity, accountability, selflessness, loyalty, and
compassion and continually promote these values for all of our members.
Knowledge - We increase our knowledge and abilities through training and
pursuing technology, to work better, safer and smarter.
Development - Our leadership encourages employee development and strives
to create an atmosphere of goal-oriented achievement.
Succession - We believe that officer development and ongoing succession
planning are critical to the success of our organization.
Family - We value our family and friends. It is our commitment to consider the
community as members of our extended family.

These Values guide each member of the Westport Fire Department in their
personal and professional lives and are the foundation of our organization. As
members of the Westport Fire Department, we take pride in our commitment to
professional service by maintaining our skills, knowledge and abilities. All
members of the Department are committed to ethical conduct and conforming
to a moral standard of right versus wrong by discharging our duties with
professionalism and honesty.

The Westport Fire Department has an active social media presence. Here are links to our Facebook and Instagram pages.