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 Camp Beyond The Scars for burn-injured children is one of the Burn Institute's most notable programs. Learn more about this rewarding program. Help Support the camp's 26th year. Donate now! |
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Fire Escape Plan There certainly is no time for mistakes when a fire strikes. Create an escape plan for your family and know what should be avoided. more |
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Burn Institute Multimedia Archive Watch videos on Burn Institute programs, support services, news and events. more |
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Take the Online Challenge The Burn Institute's Online Challenge is a fun place to test your knowledge about basic fire and burn safety. more |
Download the new Burn Institute's Living with Wildfire guide (English | Español) for in depth wildfire information on how to protect your family and your home during a wildfire.
Please visit our wildfire page for general tips.
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Marius Fund
In its ongoing mission to support burn survivors and their families, the Burn Institute has created the Marius Fund, designed to assist 9-year-old Romanian burn survivor Marius Vasile. Marius Vasile is a 9-year-old Romanian boy who was severely burned in a November 2007 fire in his home that killed both of his parents. When he was admitted to the hospital, he had burns (many fourth-degree) covering 75 percent of his body, including his face. Since then, all of his fingers have been amputated because they were so badly damaged. Marius was brought to the U.S. by a caring family to receive treatments at Shriners Hospital in LA, which will take nearly 9 years. The Marius Fund will help cover living expenses, transportation costs, and other expenses related to Marius’s rehabilitation and specialized care. Donate now
Emergency Needs/Special Assistance Fund
This ongoing Burn Institute fund provides burn survivors and their families
the help they need during their long physical and emotional road to recovery. Donate now
Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace
Is Your Company Ready?
The Burn Institute's Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace Training Program provides employees with valuable hands-on fire extinguisher training. Use this program to introduce new employees to proper extinguisher operation techniques or as a refresher course for your entire staff. The program is structured around the guidelines and recommendations made by OSHA, DOSH and Cal/OSHA Regulations.
With flexible scheduling options, the Burn Institute's Emergency Preparedness Training Program lets you conduct training when it's most convenient for your staff. The cost is nominal, with no additional charge for irregular hours. Course fee includes equipment and course completion certificates. More
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Are you between 5 and 9 years old?
Do you know a lot about fire safety? Are you an artist?
The Burn Institute is having a contest to see who can make the best poster about fire safety! If you win, we will show off your poster at the San Diego County Fair, we will publish it in a calendar, and you might even win a ride in a fire engine at the Burn Run Parade! There will be 12 winners! ENTER NOW! Send your artwork to: Burn Institute, 8825 Aero Drive #200, San Diego, CA 92123 by March 31, 2012.
Visit the Fire Safe Kid website for games and fire safety information
Tell us your wildfire preparation success story. Take our quick online survey and enter to win a free home Emergency Preparedness Kit ($250 value). Share what you have done to safeguard your property and protect your loved ones!
Cuéntenos su historia de éxito sobre la preparación para los incendios forestales. Haga nuestra encuesta corta en línea y inscríbase para ganar un botiquín de preparación de emergencias para la casa (valuado en $250). ¡Comparta lo que ha hecho para salvaguardar su propiedad y proteger sus seres queridos!
Give What You Can to Make a Burn-Injured Child's Life Easier
It only takes a second... In January 2009, four-year-old Gideon was visiting his father, watching TV in a make-shift bedroom in the garage. Even though his father was checking in on him from time to time, Gideon found a lighter. That’s when Gideon’s life changed forever…
The fire quickly spread and Gideon was surrounded by smoke and flames. His father found him hiding behind the door on the floor trying to cover his face from the flames.
Gideon suffered severe burns to his hands and face. He was treated at the UCSD Regional Burn Center and during his three month stay Gideon endured many surgical procedures including skin grafts...
Scald Prevention Campaign
Scald burns are the #1 cause of burn injury! Increased awareness is the key to prevention. For important tips about how to prevent scalds, Click here
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