The International Fire Relief Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides humanitarian aid to fire and EMS first responders in developing countries by recycling serviceable fire fighting and EMS equipment. IFRM dispatches teams to the receiving countries to demonstrate and provide the necessary information to safely and effectively use the donated gear. Founded by retired firefighters and medics in 2007, IFRM is propelled by monetary, equipment and in-kind donations from corporate partners and individuals; its field staff are all-volunteers. IFRM maximizes its donors’ gifts by operating with a 98% efficiency rating, as measured by the Charity Navigators and the Better Business Bureau. The International Fire Relief Mission is "firefighters helping firefighters."