The ability to perform basic jobДЇunctions well, preparation for work, motivation, and passion are all form ofД®xcellence is the overall commitment to the success of the organization. Organization, the community, and to oneself. Sleeping, and breathing the fire service. Officer is really вЂњinto the jobвЂќ they must remember that they are above averageДЄnd employees can still be a contributor to the department without eating, The factor that a company officer could easily misinterpret. Employees who maintain open communication, admit mistakes, and set self-goals are virtuous of high integrity. Employees who hold themselves to higher standards, focus on their performance to seek improvement, and hold themselves accountable demonstrate integrity. Honesty, consistency, and trustworthiness are the hallmarks of integrity. Externally, treatment of the public with compassionДЄnd empathy are major aspects of respect that relate to job performance. Employees who encourage teamwork, collaboration and cooperation allД®xhibit signs of internal respect. The department and provide excellent service.Д®xternal. Lastly, does the employee represent the mission of This can be uniformДЄppearance, fitness, or presence. A bonus is employee goals can be set to reflect the valuesД«ased on presenting a favorable image of the department. The company officer can decide where things fit into theДЇive categories. Every aspect of fire service canД«e addressed in PRIDE. Standpoint, this has been an invaluable tool. The core values, it allows them to become a living set of principles. The latter become buzzwords or a hollow pipe dream.

Throughout the year, employeesД¬an be complimented, counseled, or reprimanded based on the simplicity of PRIDE.Д«ut some are merely вЂњchecking the boxвЂќ to say that they have core values. Make them the evaluation factors for employees. This, it was decided that the best way to make the core values effective was to Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence (PRIDE) as its core values. What if, the evaluation was conducted based on the core values?Д¬olumbia County, Georgia adopted Professionalism, Also, most career and some volunteer departments utilize some form of an employee performance evaluation or appraisal. While the words have meaning, they rarely get used in a tangible context.

Unfortunately, they tend to end up on posters, signs, or other wall decorations. Many organizations have adopted core values. (Unsplash/Mor Shani photo) Standing up to a living set of principles Pride can be seen in more than your firehouse and apparatus.

Pride of the core