The Navy must be ready to sail at a moment's notice. There are DND civilian employees on the dockyards and in regional offices making sure the fleet is in top condition for deployment. The Navy depends on fire fighters, ship repair crews, ships officers, defence scientists, and engineers for its day to day and overseas operations. The civilian workforce is considered as part of the Defence team aimed to serve Canada and work with distinction, both at home and abroad. The Navy remains capable and effective with the support of the civilian workforce and is based on the fundamental concept of fairness and mutual respect.