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03/27/2012 Help Firefighters Send Burn-Injured Kids to Summer Camp!
03/16/2012 Text a Donation to the Burn Institute!
02/20/2012 Burn Survivor Hosts Rugby Tournament
01/01/2012 Burn Institute Celebrates 40 Years
09/13/2011 Swallowing Coin Lithium Batteries - A Serious Threat to Small Children
05/05/2011 Beware of Phone Scams!

Camp Beyond the Scars
Camp Beyond The Scars – 26th Season!
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!
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
Burn Institute Multimedia Archive
Watch videos on Burn Institute programs, support services, news and events. more
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.


Never Be Out of Touch During an Emergency– Register with AlertSanDiego
AlertSanDiego, San Diego County’s regional mass notification system, sends emergency information to your registered mobile phone, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone, and email address. By registering, you are allowing emergency response personnel to notify you with information and/ or actions to take, such as evacuation, during an emergency. Learn more or register today at www.ReadySanDiego.org.

 

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

2011 Chiefs Gala & Golf Classic

This two-day event is hosted by the San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Association and presented by Sunroad Enterprises and Ashford University. The Gala will take place at San Diego's legendary Rancho Bernardo Inn and is being held on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

The evening will include a special tribute on this day of remembrance, along with VIP reception, seated dinner, live entertainment, and live/silent auction. The Golf Classic will follow on Monday, September 12th, at the beautiful and challenging Maderas Golf Club. more info
    

Upcoming Events
May 16, 2012
26th Annual San Diego Fire Protection Assoc. Golf Tournament more
May 24, 2012
Spirit of Courage more
June 16, 2012
Farmers Insurance Fire Expo/Fire Fighter Demo Derby presented by Viejas more
September 8, 2012
Sunroad Chiefs Gala & Golf Classic Presented by Ashford University more
September 10, 2012
Sunroad Chiefs' Gala & Golf Classic Presented by Ashford University more


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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Burn Institute Beacon
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Poster Contest

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


Wildfire Success Stories
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

GideonIt 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...

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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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