The Avenel Colonia First Aid Squad

Mission Statement:

Avenel Colonia First Aid Squad Inc. will provide care and meet the needs of our citizens above providing appropriate, timely and courteous care through a comprehensive and effective system. We will strive to continuously educate our community about prevention and the importance of its EMS System.

To Achieve our Mission, we will generate a total quality culture by:

• Anticipating, understanding and responding to our patients and customers.

• Investing in staff development and training.

• Communicating effectively with our staff and the public.

• Fostering a sense of team spirit and ownership among staff.

• Encouraging and rewarding innovation.

• Demanding an open and responsible style of management and leadership.

• Remembering that a continuous vision will always encourage and enhance change.

Vision Statement:

Avenel Colonia First Aid Squad Inc. will continue to be a leader in the Emergency Medical Services by focusing on clinical excellence, patient outcome, and customer service; public education and injury prevention; broad operational preparedness; and response readiness, efficiency, and collaboration. We will take the care to the patient.

Departmental Values:

Preparedness – Proficiency – Pride – Compassion

• We recognize the value and the gift of human life and pledge to treat every individual in the most caring and respectful manner possible.
• We recognize that each employee has intrinsic value, as well as unique talents and goals, which we will respect. We will help them realize their goals and ambitions to the extent of our ability.
• We recognize the importance of maintaining the highest standard of integrity in our dealings with patients, customers, and our peers. We will respect the privacy of others and maintain confidential; the information entrusted to us. We will speak respectfully to others at all times.
• We recognize that it is our duty to serve as patient advocates in all our dealings with our customers, and to protect their best interests and individual rights.
• We recognize that we must maintain the highest state of organizational and individual readiness, and value the physical and emotional well being of our personnel. We acknowledge the importance of training and education as a perpetual process.