The mission of Harwood Area Fire & Rescue is to provide superior service to the patrons of the Harwood Fire and Rescue protection area in an effort to protect their lives, property, and environment. The members of the department will accomplish the mission through fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, emergency response, and non-emergency response. The department will maintain the highest level of readiness, enabling delivery of firefighting and emergency rescue services in a safe, competent, and caring manner.