# Sierra Leone National Fire Force modernization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-national-fire-force-modernization > Updated: 2026-09-01T21:28:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Sierra Leone National Fire Force is undergoing digital and operational modernization. The Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is collaborating with the agency to develop integrated digital systems, including dashboards and data visualization tools. A key component of this initiative is the Integrated Geospatial Information System (IGIS), which aims to enhance disaster response and data management by utilizing rainfall records, health statistics, and operational data. Parallel to these digital efforts, the agency is expanding its physical capacity and personnel. Following the extinguishment of 375 fires nationwide during the first eight months of 2026, the Ministry of Finance approved the recruitment of 200 new firefighters, with training set to begin in October. The agency has also increased its fleet through government procurement and donations from Spain, and has expanded its infrastructure with new fire stations in several district headquarters. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Sierra Leone National Fire Force expands personnel and equipment Sierra Leone's National Fire Force is expanding its capacity by recruiting 200 new firefighters and acquiring several new fire engines through government procurement and donations from Spain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-national-fire-force-expands-personnel-and-equipment ### 2026-08-25: Sierra Leone DSTI and Fire Force develop digital systems The Sierra Leone DSTI and Fire Force are developing digital tools, including dashboards and geospatial systems, to improve disaster response, data management, and institutional coordination. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-dsti-and-fire-force-develop-digital-systems --- Cite as: Sierra Leone National Fire Force modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-national-fire-force-modernization