Mission + Core Values – African American Firefighter Museum

Mission & Core Values

DILIGENCE

Uncovering and revealing truths.

VALOR

Interpreting the fire service experience in meaningful ways.

APPRECIATION

Celebrating the courage, ingenuity, and creativity of African-American Firefighters.

FOUNDATION

The museum officially opened its doors on December 13, 1997.

The African American Firefighter Museum is dedicated to collecting, conserving, and sharing the heritage of African-American firefighters through collaboration and education.

— Our Mission

We believe the work we do at the Museum contributes to a better understanding of our comprehensive American Story; creates pathways for maintaining a more civil, safe, and economically sound community; and fosters resilient, empathetic fire service leadership. We honor this work through the AAFFM by: Uncovering and revealing truths, Interpreting the fire service experience in meaningful ways, and Celebrating the courage, ingenuity, and creativity of African-American Firefighters.