NAHF is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization. Since 1995 NAHF has worked to increase fire prevention and safety education in our communities. Our organization works locally, nationally, and internationally to develop programs that have dramatically changed the ways that municipalities deal with language, social, and cultural differences that place barriers to Hispanics when seeking aid. NAHF is also committed to changing the grim statistic that fire is the second leading cause of accidental deaths among children under five years of age. Through partnerships and strategic alliances, NAHF has promoted educational and advocacy programs to reduce that statistic.

Programs at the national level include the following:

Project FireSafe—In cooperation with local NAHF chapters, this program provides ongoing public education for the issues relating to fire safety, security bars, and child safety seats. Smoke Detector Drives — NAHF distributes smoke detectors to families in high-risk neighborhoods to help reduce fire-related injuries and deaths. Mis Primeros Pasos (My First Steps)—This bilingual educational workshop teaches educators how to present fire safety information to preschool and elementary school children. Materials and activity books are provided to teachers at no charge. Juvenile Fire Setter Program — this intervention program teaches adolescents about the consequences of fire play and raises parents’ awareness of their role to keep children away from matches and lighters. Public Safety Day—NAHF distributes child safety seats and bike helmets as an attempt to reduce injury and death through car and bicycle accidents. Change your Clock Change your Battery- NAHF supports local fire departments in providing information to the Hispanic communities.

NAHF Objectives:

Fire and Life Safety Education - The NAHF will endeavor to improve the quality of fire protection afforded the communities and regions throughout the nation by developing and conducting fire prevention and safety programs that educate and reduce the loss of life and property with special emphasis on serving the Hispanic community. Recruitment, Retention and Advancement - It is the NAHF purpose to develop and implement a national recognized standardize performance program to recruit, retain and advance, prospective firefighters. Building Coalitions and Strategic Partnerships - The NAHF is committed to the establishment of coalitions and strategic partnerships with other national fire and emergency service organizations through mutual contacts promoting respect and understanding; identifying those goals and objectives common to those organizations, and to encourage the development of a mutual accepted action plan. Legislative Advocacy - The NAHF will continue to expand its political and legislative course of action with regard to collective efforts on common principles or issues and safety of the community.