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Firefighter Code of Ethics 

I understand that I have the responsibility to conduct myself in a manner that reflects proper ethical behavior and integrity. In so doing, I will help foster a continuing positive public perception of the fire service. Therefore, I pledge the following… 

• Always conduct myself, on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively on myself, my department and the fire service in general. 
• Accept responsibility for my actions and for the consequences of my actions. 
• Support the concept of fairness and the value of diverse thoughts and opinions. 
• Avoid situations that would adversely affect the credibility or public perception of the fire service profession. 
• Be truthful and honest at all times and report instances of cheating or other dishonest acts that compromise the integrity of the fire service. 
• Conduct my personal affairs in a manner that does not improperly influence the performance of my duties, or bring discredit to my organization. 
• Be respectful and conscious of each member’s safety and welfare. 
• Recognize that I serve in a position of public trust that requires stewardship in the honest and efficient use of publicly owned resources, including uniforms, facilities, vehicles and equipment and that these are protected from misuse and theft. 
• Exercise professionalism, competence, respect and loyalty in the performance of my duties and use information, confidential or otherwise, gained by virtue of my position, only to benefit those I am entrusted to serve. 
• Avoid financial investments, outside employment, outside business interests or activities that conflict with or are enhanced by my official position or have the potential to create the perception of impropriety. 
• Never propose or accept personal rewards, special privileges, benefits, advancement, honors or gifts that may create a conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof. 
• Never engage in activities involving alcohol or other substance use or abuse that can impair my mental state or the performance of my duties and compromise safety. 
• Never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual preference, medical condition or handicap.
• Never harass, intimidate or threaten fellow members of the service or the public and stop or report the actions of other firefighters who engage in such behaviors. 
• Responsibly use social networking, electronic communications, or other media technology opportunities in a manner that does not discredit, dishonor or embarrass my organization, the fire service and the public. I also understand that failure to resolve or report inappropriate use of this media equates to condoning this behavior. 

source: Intl Assoc Fire Chiefs

Code of Ethics for EMS Practitioners

Professional status as an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Practitioner is maintained and enriched by the willingness of the individual practitioner to accept and fulfill obligations to society, other medical professionals, and the EMS profession. As an EMS practitioner, I solemnly pledge myself to the following code of professional ethics:  

• To conserve life, alleviate suffering, promote health, do no harm, and encourage the quality and equal availability of emergency medical care.
• To provide services based on human need, with compassion and respect for human dignity, unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed, color, or status; to not judge the merits of the patient’s request for service, nor allow the patient’s socioeconomic status to influence our demeanor or the care that we provide.
• To not use professional knowledge and skills in any enterprise detrimental to the public well being.
• To respect and hold in confidence all information of a confidential nature obtained in the course of professional service unless required by law to divulge such information.
• To use social media in a responsible and professional manner that does not discredit, dishonor, or embarrass an EMS organization, co-workers, other health care practitioners, patients, individuals or the community at large.
• To maintain professional competence, striving always for clinical excellence in the delivery of patient care.
• To assume responsibility in upholding standards of professional practice and education.
• To assume responsibility for individual professional actions and judgment, both in dependent and independent emergency functions, and to know and uphold the laws which affect the practice of EMS.
• To be aware of and participate in matters of legislation and regulation affecting EMS.
• To work cooperatively with EMS associates and other allied healthcare professionals in the best interest of our patients.
• To refuse participation in unethical procedures, and assume the responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct of others to the appropriate authority in a proper and professional manner.

source: Nat'l Assoc. of Emergency Medical Technicians

Police

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to...

• serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; 
• protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and 
• respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice.
• I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. 
• I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and 
• be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. 
• Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. 
• Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. 
• I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. 
• With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
• I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. 
• I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. 
• I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
• I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.
• I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession… law enforcement.

source: Intl Assoc of Chiefs of Police

US LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Code of Ethics

THE UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, realizing the fundamental responsibilities of a professional lifeguard toward mankind, the trust and confidence placed in them, the unwavering devotion to duty required of them and the dignity commensurate with their position, recognizes ethical principles. THE MEMBER WILL: 

• Serve mankind through the diligent protection of life and property. 
• Remain totally loyal to their employer, community, state and nation. 
• Promote through youth and adult groups understanding of the privileges and responsibilities of American democracy. 
• Fulfill their responsibility by honoring, dignifying and actively supporting their profession. 
• Recognize the value of the profession and promote its future by inspiring promising young people to prepare for it. 
• Recognize the responsibility of the professional group for the conduct of its members. 
• Maintain relationships with associates based on mutual integrity, understanding and respect. 
• Maintain their health and a high level of fitness. 
• Attempt to think clearly and maintain objective points of view on controversial questions, being ever mindful of the welfare of others. 
• Show that they have a position of special trust and adhere to the standard of personal conduct acceptable for professional standing in the community. 
• Understand the requirements of effective organization and willingly work through channels. 
• Never allow personal feelings or dangers to self to deter them from their responsibilities. 

THE MEMBER will strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating themselves before God to their chosen profession. 

source: US Surf Lifesaving Assoc

SAR Code of Ethics

• I will faithfully abide by all laws, rules, regulations and policies governing the performance of my duties and I will commit no act that violates these laws or regulations, or the spirit or intent of such laws and regulations while on or off duty.
• In my personal and official activities, I will never knowingly violate any local, state, or Federal law or regulation, recognizing that I hold a unique position of public trust that carries an inherent personal commitment. 
• I understand that this code places special demands on me to preserve the confidence of the public, my peers, my supervisors, and society in general.
• I will commit no act in the conduct of official business or in my personal life that subjects the Department of the Interior or the National Park Service to public censure or adverse criticism.
• While a SAR provider, I will neither accept outside employment nor make any display, representative of the Department of the Interior or the National Park Service, that will in any way conflict with the interests or jeopardize the activities or mission of the Department of the Interior or the National Park Service, or give the appearance of conflict.
• As a SAR provider, I will maintain professional competence and demonstrate concern for the competence of other members of the SAR team.
• I will always place the safety and welfare of a subject, and my safety above all else during search and rescue incidents.
• As a representative of the Department of the Interior and National Park Service, I will render search and rescue services impartially and in good faith, and document the results thereof fully, objectively, and accurately.
• As an SAR provider, I will work harmoniously with, and sustain confidence in, other members of the search and rescue team.
• In all cases, I will refuse to participate in unethical procedures, and assume the responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct of others to the appropriate authority in a proper and professional manner.
• In the course of rendering search and rescue services and throughout the incident, I will be judicious at all times and I will release information pertaining to my official duties, orally or in writing, only in accordance with the law and established policy.
• I will respect and hold in confidence all information of a confidential nature obtained in the course of my duties unless required by law to release such information.
• In connection with my official duties, I will accept no gift, gratuity, entertainment, or loan except as provided by Departmental regulations.

source: National Organization Certifying Search and Rescue