The mission of the Creston Fire Department is to preserve and protect life and property from fire and other catastrophes both natural and man made.

The department will fulfill the mission by the following actions:

Provide fire suppression-rescue and emergency response capabilities with adequate staffing, apparatus and equipment.  The department will provide this service to the citizens of Creston 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Provide fire prevention services including plan reviews, public fire education and fire investigations.

Provide initial response capabilities, assure public safety and perform remedial actions at hazardous materials/ waste incidents.

Maintain adequate records of all fire suppression, fire prevention and hazardous materials incidents.

Respond to request for mutual aid from surrounding communities on an as available basis.