Vision Statement

 

The VSFSI will be recognized across the Commonwealth of Virginia as an important resource for the professional development of fire service instructors.

 

Mission Statement

 

The VSFSI will be the voice of the Virginia Fire Service instructor through the VFSB seat and champion the professionalism of fire service instructors by providing networking opportunities.

 

 

Goals and Objectives of the VSFSI

 

 

Short Range

 

  • Develop initial leadership structure - met
  • Establish membership base - met
  • Form 501 c organization - met
  • Establish financial accountability of membership dues - met
  • Create and maintain domain name & web site {VSFSI.org} - met
  • Create mission statement, purpose - met
  • Develop organization by-laws {ISFSI} - in progress, revised const & bylaws to be voted on by current members.

 

 

 

 

Medium Range

 

 

  • Hold elections – Instructor College July 2008-
  • Maintenance of web site - in progress
  • Continue to establish membership base - in progress

 

 

 

Long Range

 

  • Apply for grant funding - Spring 2008
  • Develop and conduct an instructor conference in conjunction with Instructor College - Spring 2008
  • Be an advocate for the fire service instructor through the VSFSI Seat of the Virginia Fire Services Board.
  • Provide networking opportunities
  • Design and purchase member T-shirts
  • Develop membership cards
  • Hold elections – VFCA Conference Feb 2008 or Instructor College July 2008