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 🙂
On KUSI news
Fire Chief Tyler Batson (Escondido Police & Fire) and our executive director, Peter Callstrom were on KUSI to talk about wildfire protection. Check out the coverage HERE…
Liam’s Incredible Journey
Liam’s journey is a story that reflects the resilience and hope in the lives of burn survivors and their families. In June 2022, a family gathering in San Felipe, Mexico,
Empowering Kids with Life-Saving Skills
Every child needs to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of fire. Our Fire Safe Kids program ensures children understand
Tips from a Burn Survivor
– Cindy Rutter, RN, BSN, LMFT Experiencing a burn injury can be one of the most devastating events to happen to an individual’s body. The physical impact is overwhelming requiring
Meet London – From Camper to Counselor
At Camp Beyond the Scars, we witness remarkable transformations. It’s not just the campers whose lives are changed; our counselors, many of whom are former campers themselves, experience profound growth