February 2012
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DISTRICT VISION & MISSION

Vision
The Cosumnes CSD is a regional leader dedicated to providing superior fire, emergency medical and parks and recreation services that enrich the community and save lives.
Mission
Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department Parks and Recreation Department
To enhance the quality of life for those residing in, doing business in and visiting the community. The CSD strives to provide balanced services to all areas of the community, while being responsive to individuals. To protect lives, property and environment from fire or other natural and man-made disasters/ emergencies in a courteous, timely and effective manner. To enrich our community by designing and maintaining parks and facilities that meet current and future needs; offering recreational programs that promote health, fun and lifelong learning; and providing exceptional service to our customers.
Goals
The CSD will provide exceptional service to customers. The CSD will make safety a priority in all operations. The CSD will provide quality facilities, parks, and apparatus.
  • Empower employees to provide exceptional service to all internal and external customers.
  • Communicate accurate and timely information to all internal and external customers using multiple mediums, as resources allow.
  • Provide opportunities for internal and external customer input and feedback
  • Prepare staff and community members for emergency situations.
  • Design and maintain parks, facilities, and apparatus using established standards for safety.
  • Identify and mitigate unsafe conditions
  • Design parks, facilities, and apparatus taking into account environmental, fiscal and operational sustainability.
  • Utilize established standards for quality and durability to maintain parks, facilities, and apparatus.
  • Plan for replacement and/or repair of facilities, parks, and apparatus as resources allow.
The CSD will provide services, programs, and facilities based on the distinct needs of the community. The CSD will ensure its financial stability and accountability. The CSD will ensure transparency in all District operations.
  • Identify the needs of the community
  • Categorize and prioritize services and programs.
  • Balance offerings with resources available.
  • Maintain high standards of financial accountability.
  • Deliver services and programs in a cost effective manner utilizing available resources, emphasizing efficiency and accountability in day-to-day operations.
  • Protect existing revenue streams
  • Seek and improve external funding sources.
  • Identify long-range funding needs.
  • Provide clear and concise financial reports, and credible, timely, and objective information to internal and external customers, using multiple mediums and current technology, as resources allow.
  • Actively involve CSD personnel in decisions that affect them.
  • Promote civic involvement by educating community stakeholders and engaging them in decision-making.