What is the Fire Chiefs Code of Ethics?
Fire Chief’s Code of Ethics Developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs • Recognize that we serve in a position of public trust that imposes responsibility to use publicly owned resources effectively and judiciously. • Not use a public position to obtain advantages or favors for friends, family, personal business ventures or ourselves. • Use information gained from our positions only for the benefit of those we are entrusted to serve. • Conduct our personal affairs in such a manner that we cannot be improperly influenced in the performance of our duties. • Avoid situations whereby our decisions or influence may have an impact on personal financial interests. • Seek no favor and accept no form of personal reward for influence or official action. • Engage in no outside employment or professional activities that may impair or appear to impair our primary responsibilities as fire officials. • Comply with local laws and campaign rules when supporting political candidates and e
