The African American Fire Fighters Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization that preserves and promotes the contributions of fire fighters of color. Telling your story! The African American Fire Fighters Historical Society (AAFFHS) founded on January 23, 2009, as part of an event celebrating the 55th reunion of the class of Feb 8th 1954. This was the last class of the first 41 African Americans accepted into the Baltimore City Fire Department. The AAFFHS mission is to collect, preserve and disseminate historical data, memorabilia and information relating to the contributions made by firefighters of color to fire service history, and others who have made a contribution to such history. For the purpose of mentoring, fire prevention and fire safety. The African American Fire Fighters Historical Society (AAFFHS) has distinguished itself as the only entity in the world, annually recognizing contributions of African American to our nation's fire service.