The mission of the Asian Firefighters Association is to create and maintain equality of opportunity for Asians and other minorities within the fire service throughout the San Francisco community; to be involved in constructive efforts and programs; to effect and maintain equitable hiring and promotional conditions for Asians in the fire service; to work with other organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for minority members of the community; and to remain alert to and create awareness of conditions of injustice which adversely affect the welfare of this organization and of the community. D.