We are thankful for all of the coverage that AFM has had in the media - both traditional news and popular podcasts! Getting the word out about the needs of the Fire Service in Africa is an important part of our mission!
Members of the press - are you looking for a summary of our work for an article? Check out our media pack here:
Check out previous media coverage of AFM’s work:
+ 2024
18 December 2024 José on Crimeshield Security Podcast
24 October 2024 Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News Feature: Chama Award Winners
9 September 2024 School Safety in Focus
22 August 2024 Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News Feature
17 June 2024 Safety Tips with Frank Giovanelli
13 June 2024 Safety Tips with Jose Ngunjiri
6 June 2024 Africa Fire Mission trains Malawian fire officers
4 June 2024 Bellefonte firefighter gears up for trip with Africa Fire Mission
10 May 2024 Lexington firefighter nearing trip to Malawi to help African fire departments
15 April 2024 Important Gas Cylinder Fire Safety Measures
17 January 2024 Dryden firefighter to teach, train firefighters in Malawi this summer
+ 2023
29 December 2023 MINNESOTA FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS EMBARK ON TRANSFORMATIVE TRAINING MISSION IN AFRICA
15 December 2023 Michael Dwyer reflects on Nairobi trip
18 November 2023 County bureaucracy blamed for slow emergency response
17 November 2023 Kukabiliana na dharura: Kongamano la mafunzo lafanyika Nairobi
4 September 2023 Risking their lives to save others from fire (Standard Media, Nairobi Kenya)
July 2023 Malawi Goodlife
June 2023 Far Off Chief
March 2023 Utica Rotary Club
+ 2022
October 25, 2022 NTV Interview
October 10, 2022 Fire Prevention Week Interview
October 1, 2022 IHVN Training
Septtember 10, 2022 Firefighter stair climb starting at 17:44
August 28, 2022 A Story Which Moved Him
June 24, 2022 Fire Chief Spreads Know How
June 21, 2022 Stories from the road podcast
June 10, 2022 Zomba City in need of fire fighting engines
June 7, 2022 Zomba City Council pleads for assistance to procure firefighting engines
May 1, 2022 Africa Fire Mission continues to support Ukraine fire service amid war with Russia
January 12, 2022 Photographer Michael Heller Documents Africa Fire Mission's Tireless work in Kenya
+ 2021
July 31, 2021 Gettin Salty Experience: Ep 62 (callout at 1hr 54 min)
May 4, 2021 Around the World with Chief Billy Goldfeder; Cheif Benjamin Barksdale
+ 2020
October, 2020 - Wildfire Magazine
September 8, 2020 Turning a pandemic negative into a technology positive
August 1, 2020 Service Above Self
June 26, 2020 Africa Fire Mission - Brandheiss Magazine
+ 2019
August 22, 2019 National Firefighter Hero Award
August 22, 2019 Local Firefighter Receives Prestigious Award for work in Africa
January 1, 2019 Retired Suburban Firefighter takes Expertise to Kenya
+ 2018
December 28, 2018 Colorado Firefighters Train Kenyan Colleagues Overseas
September 5, 2018 [Fire Chief helps to save lives a world away] (http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Fire-Chief-helps-to-save-lives-a-world-away--492542911.html)
September 1, 2018 Fostoria Fire chief is on a mission
August 15, 2018 Hero 24/7: MCFRS Battalion Chief Stacey Daniel aids firefighters in Zambia, Kenya
July 13, 2018 Into the Fire: One trip to Nairobi, Kenya, changed a firefighter’s life
+ 2017
December 7, 2017 Helping African Firefighters
December 2017 International Firefighter Magazine
November 16, 2017 Local Firefighter returns for Africa Fire Mission
October 2017 Cincinnati Fire Department Mission to Kenya
August 21, 2017 Africa Fire Mission Links Firefighters on Two Continents
June 18, 2017 How Purdue’s Fire Pup is helping fight fires in Africa
Spring / Summer 2017 Darley Times Spring/Summer 2017
January 1, 2017 Africa Fire Mission seeks trainers for fire academies in Africa
January 2017 Hundreds of security officers receive training
+ 2016
December 23, 2016 Bringing fire education to Africa
October 20, 2016 - FHExpo16 Firehouse Recognizes Winners in Valor & Community Service Awards Program
September 2, 2016 Kensington firefighter plans mission to Africa
August 29, 2016 Africa Fire Mission (AFM)named the top Firehouse Magazine Community Service honoree
+ 2015
November 25, 2015 Cincinnati Firefighters Training, Educating People in Africa on Fire Safety
November 19, 2015 Disaster Management Should be Prioritized in Budget Making
October 27, 2015 CDF Mission to Kenya, Africa
2015 Glendale Fire Chief Gives Up Job to Help Establish Fire Departments in Africa
+ 2014
September 22, 2014 Firefighter Team Plans to VIsit Nairobi and Turkana
July 31, 2014 More Firefighting Equipment on its Way to Nairobi
July 25, 2014 Tons of fire equipment donated through Africa Fire Mission
July 1, 2014 Africa Fire Mission: Dave Moore's quest to Train, Equip, Empower
June 30, 2014 Fighting Fire with Africa Fire Mission
June 30, 2014 On Fire for Mission in Africa
May 30, 2014 Local Fire Department Donates Old Equipment to Africa
April 1, 2014 Ohio Fire Chiefs: In Command - Africa Fire Mission
February 7, 2014 Local Man Works to Create Sustainable Fire Service in Africa
January 29, 2014 NKU Graduate Helps Train and Equip Firefighters in Africa
January 17, 2014 NKU Alum's Africa Fire Mission Supports Firefighters in Poorest Parts of Kenya, Ethiopia
+ 2013
November 21, 2013 Cincinnati Firefighter Launches Safety Program in Nairobi Slums
November 21, 2013 Donation from the Africa Fire Mission