DSTI, Sierra Leone Fire Force Sign MoU to Advance Digital Transformation
Aaron Parker The Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Sierra Leone Fire Force have formalised a partnership aimed at using digital technology to improve operational efficiency, information management and emergency response across the Fire Force.
The partnership follows an initial engagement between the two institutions on 24 August 2026, when discussions began on how technology could support the Fire Force in managing its operations and strengthening its capacity to respond to emergencies.
Building on those discussions, DSTI Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jasper Patrick Sembie, and Chief Fire Officer, Nazir Kamanda Bongay, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September 2026, establishing a framework for sustained collaboration between the institutions.
Under the agreement, both institutions will explore and develop practical digital solutions to strengthen several operational areas, including personnel management, asset and equipment tracking, fleet and logistics management, incident reporting, inspections and emergency coordination.
The proposed digital interventions are expected to support better information management, improve the coordination of resources and strengthen the Fire Force’s ability to manage emergency operations.
The engagement has since extended to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, creating an opportunity for broader discussions on digital transformation across institutions operating under the Ministry.
The partnership forms part of ongoing efforts to explore how technology can support public institutions in improving service delivery, strengthening institutional systems and making their operations more efficient.
