Byhalia Volunteer Fire Department
(662) 838-4512 ~ 24 Highway 309 ~ Byhalia, Mississippi 38611
Les King, Fire Chief
MISSION STATEMENT
Through teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to excellence, the Byhalia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) will protect the citizen’s of Byhalia and limit the effects of all natural and man-made disasters.
organizational values
The BVFD is committed to a creative process which develops mutual respect and pride in ourselves and the community we serve. To this end, we value:
Personal and organizational integrity
Environment of mutual trust, fairness, sensitivity, and dignity
Promoting confidence ones’ own individual capabilities
Promoting teamwork through the organization
Accessibility, open communications, and participation in decision making
Dedication to duty
Quality service
Adapting to the changing needs of the community to which we serve
safety Policy statement
The BVFD is committed to providing and operating with the highest possible levels of safety and health for all volunteers of the department. The prevention and reduction of accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses are strategic goals of the BFVD and shall be the primary consideration at all times when called to duty. This concern for safety and health applies to all members of the department and to any other person or persons that may be involved in any fire department activity.
training mission
To provide our personnel with the highest quality of understandable, measurable, and achievable training by dedicated, caring and qualified instructors.