Code of Ethics

The Emergency Management Professionalisation Scheme Code of Ethics is summarised here. The full text can be downloaded from this link: Code of Ethics.

Practitioners will:

at all times behave in a way that upholds the reputation of fire and emergency management professionals and act with integrity, competence and diligence be truthful and honest at all times
work to serve the community, not to benefit themselves
use publicly owned resources, including uniforms, facilities, vehicles and equipment, only for the purposes for which they have been provided them
take reasonable steps to comply with all laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable to their professional activities
contribute positively to multi-agency and interoperable working environments
undertake continuing professional development to maintain their competence and maintain records of it
treat others registered under the Scheme with courtesy and respect, acknowledging and respecting their national credentials awarded under the scheme.
challenge behaviour by colleagues that conflicts with this code, and escalate through appropriate channels if it cannot be resolved at a person-to-person level.

Practitioners will not:

discriminate against colleagues or any other person on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or employment status or use language that suggests such discrimination
disclose private, confidential or privileged information that they acquire in the course of their duties except for professional reasons or as required by law
knowingly submit false or misleading information of credentials, skills, competency, experience and endorsements
use public or private social networking, electronic communications, or other media opportunities in a manner that discredits or embarrasses their organisation or the broader fire and emergency service sector
accept gifts, benefits, compensation or consideration that might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest.