ATTENTION SWORN FIREFIGHTERS: We are currently signing up sworn firefighters to "Shake the Boot" at the 2015 Firefighters “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive!

The Firefighters Burn Institute will hold its annual Boot Drive fundraiser on President’s Day Weekend, February 12th-15th, 2015 in conjunction with National Burn Awareness Week.

This annual fundraiser is the single most important source of donations for the Firefighters Burn Institute. Dozens of burn recovery, education, prevention, scholarship and burn care programs depend on the success of the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive event. With your help, 2015 will be another incredible year for donations. Every hour of your volunteer time is appreciated! We can’t do it without you!

Can’t make it out to this Boot Drive?

Aside from the Boot Drive in Citrus Heights there are many ‘satellite’ Boot Drives throughout Northern and Central California that benefit the Firefighters Burn Institute!

For a Boot Drive location near you please contact Rachel Crowell at (916) 739-8525!

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento.

The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes.

I let everyone that I talk to about our charity know that Sacramento really has the best burn care anywhere in the world! With our two excellent burn units at UC Davis Hospital and Shriners, the people of our community really are very lucky to have this resource right in our back yard. Way to go Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center Nurses!!!– Jim Doucette

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Advancements in medical technology hold promise incredible opportunities for burn survivors.

Dr. Pirko Maguina, plastic and reconstructive surgeon at both Shriners Hospitals and UC Davis Medical Center offers insights into what the future may bring… even today.

Download his article from ffburn.org

Livermore, CA
July 25-30 2015

Camp attendance is free of charge to burn survivors ages 7-17.

Camp Arroyo’s natural wildlife and native California trees will form the backdrop to the best camp season yet! Campers will enjoy swimming in the Olympic-size pool, horseback riding, archery, hiking, arts and crafts, kayaking in Lake De Valle, rock climbing and much, much more! We look forward to seeing all of our campers from 2014 and many new faces as well.

If you would like to find out more about camp, please visit www.ffburn.org or contact Ka Vue to enroll your camper.

You can make a difference in the lives of young burn survivors today!

Volunteer to be a camp counselor!

To sign up, contact Ka Vue. All counselors must be available from July 25-30 and be 18 years of age or older.

Join us for our FREE Safety Fair and Fire Department Demonstrations on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 11am - 2pm.

The Firefighters "Fill the Boot for Burns" Boot Drive Safety Fair is a great place to bring your family and learn valuable safety information. This free event will be held in the Sunrise Mall parking lot on the corner of Sunrise Blvd. and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.

Attractions include:

• Helicopter Landings,
• Rappelling Demonstrations,
• Jaws of Life Demonstrations,
• Fire Engine, Fire Truck & Ambulance Displays,
• Clowns, Face Painting Booths, Games and Give-A-Ways!

Come and join us for this FREE, FUN, FAMILY event!

For more information please contact Hilary Ingram at (916) 531-7226.

Note: This event is held weather permitting.