2025 Firefighter Demolition Derby Thrills at the Fairgrounds!
Our 33rd annual Firefighter Demolition Derby was a BLAST! It was a beautiful day filled with excitement and community spirit. This high-energy, family-friendly event was packed with fire safety education, hands-on
Podcast – Spotlight on the Community
With retired Fire Chief Jeff Chumbley, discussing the Burn Institute’s programs including prevention and Camp Beyond the Scars as well as the annual firefighter demolition derby which helps fund our
Scald Prevention
Children under the age of 5 sustain scald burns at a rate higher than the national average. Additionally, infants and toddlers have thinner skin layers, which leads to more serious
Smoke Alarm Saves a Family
Check out remarkable video – a family saved thanks to a smoke alarm installed by the Burn Institute and in partnership with the Oceanside Fire Department and the Red Cross.
2024 – Annual Report
Click to read our 2024 ANNUAL REPORT – a great year of service, support, and impact. Thank you to our many supporters for making our work possible!
Firefighter Boot Drive – Thank You!
On March 5, hundreds of firefighters from 30+ departments throughout the county collected donations for the Burn Institute’s burn survivor support services and ongoing fire and burn prevention education. Celebrating
Podcast – Spotlight on the Community
Burn Institute Welcomes New Executive Director to Advance Mission of Providing Extensive Fire and Burn Prevention Education and Resources
Camp Beyond the Scars Wishlist
Camp Beyond the Scars is the adventure of a lifetime! A week-long sleep away camp full of escapades and camaraderie. It’s easy to support Camp with our Amazon WISHLIST 🙂