IGNITE: The Principles of a Mission-Driven Culture

 Principles of a Mission-Driven Culture

Service for the common good

High trust state

Pursuit of truth

Form and function defined by the end state

Individual initiative

Continuous improvement

Employing Our People in Accordance with Their Capabilities

Teams are comprised of individuals, each with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Some are stronger; others are faster. Some are better with numbers; others are better with words. Some are good with machinery, and others are better with people.

Knowing Our People and Looking Out for Their Well-Being

The wildland fire service approach to taking care of people encompasses mind, body, and spirit. Because duty can take our people into dangerous situations, fire leaders reciprocate their loyalty by looking out for their safety and well-being in all circumstances. 

Leaders learn about people as individuals, developing an understanding of what motivates them and how they derive satisfaction from their work. We consider how stress and fear can affect our people’s well-being and take steps to understand and mitigate the effects of these human factors.

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[Photo: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]