Social Impact

We believe in partnering with local communities to rebuild and thrive, together.

GEORGE F. BORWAH, ENGLISH TEACHER, DIV. 45 JUNIOR HIGH SCH.

GEORGE F. BORWAH, ENGLISH TEACHER, DIV. 45 JUNIOR HIGH SCH.

“In all fairness, I taught in many other schools before joining the Firestone School System. The difference is clear. We work here as a team and with a high degree of emphasis on academic excellence. The students are doing great too in the National Exams. The environment here is better than other places. I have been here for about five years and hoping to stay longer.”

Our Teammates

Our Teammates

Firestone Natural Rubber employs approximately 5,000 teammates, 99.7% of whom are Liberian. In addition to the competitive salaries teammates of Firestone Natural Rubber earn, they also receive a variety of benefits, including free housing, free medical care, and free education for their dependents.

MIKE D. WILLIAMS, DEPARTMENT GARAGE SERVICES, ENGINE REPAIR MECHANIC

MIKE D. WILLIAMS, DEPARTMENT GARAGE SERVICES, ENGINE REPAIR MECHANIC

"I know these cars are used to transport employees, equipment materials and others. My job is important because it provides safety for the employees to work effective. When the car is not working well it will slow the job of the department that it is assigned to."

Investing in Liberia

Investing in Liberia

Firestone Liberia has been a trusted partner of the people and country of Liberia for more than 90 years. The company makes unparalleled contributions to the economic and social development of the country, leading Liberia’s private sector in employment, education,and healthcare opportunities for thousands of its citizens.

MARCIA C. EDWARDS, MANAGER, EDUCATION & TRAINING, FIRESTONE LIBERIA

MARCIA C. EDWARDS, MANAGER, EDUCATION & TRAINING, FIRESTONE LIBERIA

“I became District Education Officer at the Ministry of Education before joining Firestone Liberia. There’s a vast difference; Firestone has a unique system.

The trend of reporting is a structured system with time management and there is a monitor at every point. Because of the monitoring that is in place we are obtaining credits in the regional test, WASSCE and our results have always improved every year. We are targeting the Outstanding mark in WASSCE and we will get there soon.”

Healthcare

Healthcare

Firestone Natural Rubber operates a full-service referral hospital — the Firestone Medical Center — with 300 beds, and two regional clinics strategically located in the concession area, delivering medical care at no cost for Firestone Natural Rubber teammates and their dependents, and services offered at a minimal cost to the general public in cases of emergency care and prenatal well-baby services.

Education

Education

Firestone Natural Rubber operates 24 schools with more than 7,000 students who attend school at no cost.

Community Impact

Community

Engaging proactively and in support of local communities – with special focus on those bordering the concession – is a key component of Firestone’s role as a responsible corporate citizen operating in Liberia.