Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com: Firefighters in and around Nairobi, Kenya, are using gear that once belonged to the Chicago Fire Department. A group of 14 U.S. firefighters, including retired and active personnel, recently returned from a two-week trip to Kenya where they conducted an annual training session for over 250 local firefighters through the nonprofit Africa Fire Mission. Hank Clemmensen, a veteran firefighter and speaker at the event, shared insights on leadership with about 25 fire chiefs from surrounding areas. Topics included how to engage with politicians and community leaders, highlighting the importance of strong communication in emergency response systems. David Moore Jr., founder and executive director of Africa Fire Mission, previously served with the Glendale Fire Department in Ohio. He met Clemmensen through the International Association of Fire Chiefs, where Clemmensen’s extensive experience and national connections made him a valuable asset to the mission. Moore started the organization after witnessing the dire living conditions during a trip with Mission of Hope International. Today, Africa Fire Mission has around 30 active volunteers and focuses primarily on training due to the high costs of shipping equipment to Africa. "Many donations to developing countries end up in storage because people don’t know how to use them," Clemmensen explained. "Especially when the manuals and labels are in a different language." Moore credited Clemmensen and Lt. Brooks Watson of the Chicago Fire Department for recent equipment donations. He noted that U.S. fire departments require detailed paperwork to ensure donated items are properly handled, as their equipment is typically only used for 10 years before being retired. Historically, Nairobi had just one fire truck, stationed at the airport to reassure international travelers. Many embassies and large corporations maintained their own private firefighting teams. However, the most vulnerable communities—home to over a million residents in five slums—often lacked any form of organized fire protection. These areas are filled with makeshift homes built from scrap materials, making them highly susceptible to fires. best mirror dash cam,dashcam rearview mirror,rear mirror dash cam,4k mirror dash cam,smart mirror dash cam Shenzhen Future Automotive Technology Co,Ltd , http://www.fuchuangauto.com