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.
Africa Fire Mission: Impacts on Fire Service Culture in Kenya
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.
From Learning to Leading: AFM’s 2026 Interns Reach 20,606 People
A Second Chapter for Retired Firefighter Gear
Motorola Solutions Foundation Awards Africa Fire Mission a Grant
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Fire Prevention Leaders Honored in Malawi
Successes from Malawi, June 2026
Africa Fire Mission Announces New Partnership with Firefighters Without Borders
Strengthening Wildland Fire Response in Wajir County
In January 2026, Africa Fire Mission continued its partnership with Fire Aid through a follow-up training mission in Wajir County, Kenya, demonstrating what long-term, sustainable capacity building can look like in action.
The Impact of Community Fire Prevention Training in West Pokot County
Recognizing the Award Winners at the 2025 EMS and Fire Symposium, Mombassa, Kenya
Highlighting the 2025 Kenya EMS & Fire Symposium and Competition
The Impact of Leadership Training on County Fire and EMS Services
“The 2025 Fire and EMS Symposium at Bandari Academy in Mombasa provided an excellent platform for counties across Kenya to strengthen their emergency response capacity. As an instructor in the leadership class, I witnessed the dedication of Kenya’s firefighters and paramedics first-hand and saw the critical need for strong, ethical, and modern leadership within the sector.”
Suleiman Adan Issack, Chief Fire Officer of Mandera County, writes about his experience at the 2025 Kenya Symposium
AFM Receives Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation
2025 Chama Award Recipients: Mission Partner
Africa Fire Mission Partners with Universities for LDE Global Grant Project
Africa Fire Mission is excited to announce our partnership with the Delft University of Technology, International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University, Leiden University, and GRO6 Fire Network on a global research project, titled Co-creating Fire Safety Innovations for Domestic Fires with Grassroots Organizations in Informal Settlements in Kenya.
Serving the Community in Mzuzu, Malawi - Stories from Malawi, 2025
In 2025, a team of firefighters from the US and Kenya traveled to Malawi for firefighter instruction and fire safety training. During this trip, three AFM team members had the unique opportunity to present fire evacuation trainings to a group of deaf and blind students in Mzuzu, Malawi. This school has not participated in any modern fire evacuation trainings or drills until this year when the AFM team visited. These drills sparked curiosity and excitement about fire safety in the students and their teachers which quickly spread to the wider community.
Metro Fire Chiefs Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding with AFM
On May 1st, 2025, leaders of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Fire Mission! As part of this MoU, Africa Fire Mission strengthened its relationship with Fire Chiefs from Metro fire departments and will be able to help increase support for fire departments in Africa.
AFM Launches Active Bleeding Control Program in Kenya
In March 2025, Africa Fire Mission (AFM) proudly launched our Active Bleeding Control Program in Kenya, a significant step toward enhancing emergency response capabilities in the region. This initiative addresses the critical need for immediate bleeding control, especially in areas where access to medical facilities may be delayed.