Mission Statement

FIRE AID and Internaional Development is an alliance of UK organisations and services with a mutual interest in providing ethical and sustainable donations of fire and rescue aid and training to countries facing the greatest challenges. 

Our mission is to provide targeted, sustainable and resilient Fire & Rescue and Humanitarian Aid through the provision of equipment, technical and professional assistance, resources, training and personnel to locations and organizations assessed to be in need of such support. We will achieve this through an alliance of established humanitarian aid organisations and supporting Fire and Rescue Services experienced in international development or humanitarian aid projects. We will adhere to agreed codes of practice, safeguarded by an assurance of firm foundations of positive ethical and environmental values coupled with a zero tolerance to corruption.

Our objectives are:

1. To provide parameters and guidelines for how donations should be made, with an emphasis on sustainability and ethical use of donations
    
2. To work together on joint projects, share best practice and provide a space for discussion for those working on similar projects
    
3. To highlight the work of such organisations, within the UK and international development organisations
    
4. To provide guidance and support to other similar organisations within the UK
    
5. To develop partnership working within the various International Development and Aid groups associated with Fire & Rescue
    
6. To develop, host and manage a database which looks at past, current and planned development projects and to establish additional features that include available and soon-to-be-available suitable equipment.
    
7. To identify funding streams to assist with the delivery of international projects
    
8. To seek endorsement from such organisations as UKFRS, CFOA, LGA, DfID, etc, recognising the role played by the group as a key facilitator for international development training and equipment donations
    
9. To gain recognition, publicity and support from the UK government and others for the donations being made by the UK to developing countries
    
10. To publicly raise issues as deemed appropriate by members
     
11. To collect and share information on potential resources for donation and funds for specific projects
     
12. To provide strategic advice at government level to assist with the development of policies, strategies and legislation