There are moments in a firefighter’s life when the work becomes more than a profession; it becomes a calling lived forward. AFM Team Member Selena Ruth Smith’s second mission trip to Kenya with Africa Fire Mission was one of those moments.

The University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information, Department of Communication has released initial research from Doctor Amber Lynn M. Scott and Doctor Ikeola Bodunde. This research was developed alongside Africa Fire Mission (AFM) and focused on team-building, culture, and training in Kenya. These initial findings show AFM at the forefront of a cultural shift in Kenya’s fire and emergency response services, creating an environment of collaboration that leads to information sharing and faster development.

Leadership is built by serving others, embracing new challenges, and learning from peers. That belief is at the heart of the partnership between Africa Fire Mission (AFM) and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and the initiative to lead trainings in Liberia!

AFM is training firefighters in how to effectively respond to fires. We are working toward every community, every person, and every firefighter having the tools and training they need to respond. Commitment and resilience is growing by the day in countries where we work. You can support our work and DOUBLE your impact today with a matching grant up to $20,000.