Summer 2012 - Burn Institute

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VOLUME 46, NUMBER 2 SUMMER 2012
Farmers Insurance FIRE EXPO/Firefighter Demo Derby presented by
Viejas Delights Thousands!
H
eld for the third year at the San Diego
County Fairgrounds in Del Mar, the Farmers
Insurance FIRE EXPO/Firefighter Demo
Derby, presented by Viejas was a smashing success once
again this year– culminating in a capacity standingroom-only crowd of nearly 4,000 to watch the Derby.
The thrilling day-long event was co-chaired by
Viejas Fire Chief, Bob Pfohl and Miramar Firefighter,
Dustin Kuhn.
The Del Mar Arena was the center of the day’s
activities, including live firefighting demonstrations,
lots of interesting booths, free giveaways, educational
and interactive activities. Two lucky winners won
the big giveaway prize of the day - a ride for two on
the Farmers Insurance Hot Air Balloon! Outside the
arena, visitors could get a close-up look at dozens of
fire trucks and derby cars – and even have their photo
taken for free with a firefighter! In a concert sponsored
by KPRI-FM, JinxKing entertained with their unique
blend of Rockabilly, Blues and West Coast Swing.
Adding to the excitement was KUSI-TV’s Dave Stall
“The Car Guy”, who did a great job as event emcee,
entertaining the crowd between demonstrations.
Vehicle fire demonstration from Rancho Santa Fe Firefighters
Dustin Kuhn from Miramar Fire Dept. doing his best Joe Dirt impression
One of the highlights of the day was watching the
California State Firefighters’ Association Steamer
Team, with three white horses leading a 1902 fire
apparatus into the arena, complete with trusty
Dalmatian aboard. The steamer was followed by a
stream of trucks, engines and fire apparatus from
stations around the county in one long parade of
flashing lights much to the delight of the crowd
gathered along the parade route.
The official opening ceremonies took place later in the
day led by the CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Color Guard,
accompanied by the San Diego County Firefighters
National City Fire – Stuck on the berm!
And the winner is… Joe Lavigne from the Lemon Grove Fire Dept.
Photos courtesy of T. Ryan Photography Studio
Story continued on Page 2
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BEACON
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Pipes & Drums. The National Anthem was sung by Coronado Fire Department firefighter, Jamie Edmonds. During
the ceremony, the Firefighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute presented a check for $100,000 representing
the proceeds from the day to the Burn Institute.
Dynamic Displays –Nonstop Action
There was plenty of exciting action with Dynamic Displays held throughout the day. First in line was a thrilling
demonstration by Del Mar Lifeguards who rappelled from the overhead rafters 5-stories above the arena floor. The
Chula Vista Police Department’s K-9 attack dog demonstration followed. Next, the County of San Diego Hazmat
showcased several tricks involving hazardous substances. Rounding out the line-up was an amazing car fire
demonstration by Rancho Santa Fe firefighters, followed by a dramatic vehicle extrication by the Miramar
Fire Department.
Demo Derby – Always a Crowd Favorite
The buzz begins about six months before the event. This year, 13 fire departments came through with 14 vehicles,
outfitted and driven by firefighters from fire agencies throughout the county. They worked tirelessly -- finding old
cars, retrofitting them to meet safety specifications and then customizing them with a dramatic coat of paint and
intimidating details. Each department was tasked with raising a minimum of $1,000 in sponsorships for their car.
A new addition this year was a derby car driven by morning radio personality, Nolan, from 105.7 the Walrus whose
car was donated by Fire-Etc. His car was decorated in style by third graders from Lakeside Elementary School.
The competition between the fire departments and the Walrus started long before the cars even got close to the
arena. Drivers were heard calling into the morning show for weeks leading up to the Derby as DJ Nolan became the
preferred target of all the other teams!
By late afternoon, the arena floor was cleared and crowds quickly filled the venue. Soon, the roar of engines began
to fill the arena as the drivers maneuvered their multi-colored wrecks into place for the official line-up. Tension
filled the air. And then it was time. One after another, the vehicles took to the track to battle it out until they were
reduced to unrecognizable heaps of distorted, smoking metal -- radiators destroyed, motors shot, tires blown,
bumpers and fenders littering the arena floor.
In quick succession, two action-filled heats were followed by a pulse-pounding finale between the remaining cars,
leaving Solana Beach, Miramar and Lemon Grove to battle it out for the title. Winning First Place bragging rights
was Lemon Grove Fire Department and driver, Joe Lavigne; Solana Beach Fire came in second driven by Eric
Phillip, followed by Miramar Fire, driven by Dustin Kuhn. Lavigne, who took the title in 2010, enthusiastically
remarked “Winning isn’t everything, but it sure feels good. The Trophy is coming back
home, where it belongs!”
Thanks to all the departments that participated – Alpine Fire, Bonita Fire, CAL FIRE,
City of Riverside Fire, Federal Fire, Heartland Fire & Rescue, Lakeside Fire, Lemon Grove
Fire, Miramar Fire, National City Fire, Santee Fire, Solana Beach Fire and Viejas Fire.
Also, thank you to Farmers Insurance and the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians for
supporting this great event.
Dear Friends:
It is with mixed emotions that I write this last
edition of my Executive Director’s message. That’s
right, after 20 years at the Burn Institute – half of
the agency’s history – I have decided to leave the
organization. But I’m not going too far. I will still
be around to help with the transition to ensure
that the great work of the BI does not skip a beat.
I’m going on to focus on my non-profit consulting
business – Floros & Associates – as well as a couple
of other exciting opportunities. I’m proud to say
that one of my new consulting clients will in fact be
the Burn Institute!
When I look back on the last two decades there
are so many things that we all can be proud of.
Two that top the list are our strong working
relationships with the UCSD Regional Burn
Center and, in particular, my brothers and sisters
in the fire service. I am so proud to say that our
true partnership with the fire service is second to
none in the nation, and has received recognition
as such. I’m often teased about my mantra, “I’m
Switzerland,” when it comes to fire labor and
management. I love and respect them both!
Our programs and services have grown to also
be recognized as some of the finest in the nation.
While fire and burn prevention remain my passion,
my heart belongs to all the burn survivors, young
and old alike, that we’ve helped through the years.
There is no greater feeling than helping someone
in dire need of assistance – the passion to do so has
driven me for 20 years. There are campers from
our Camp Beyond the Scars that I have known since
they were little children. I’ve seen them grow and
prosper and become outstanding members of our
community. And when almost each and every one
of them say they wouldn’t be the person they are
today without the Burn Institute, I can’t help but
smile, shed a tear and feel so proud that we were
able to be there for them – for the long haul.
So, it’s not good bye. It’s just time for a new chapter
in my life and the history of the Burn Institute.
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank
each and every one of you who have donated,
volunteered or somehow made our important work
possible. After all, I may have been driving the bus,
but truly you are the ones that made it all possible!
The Burn Institute is the local
nonprofit agency dedicated to
reducing the number of burn
injuries and deaths in San Diego,
Imperial, Riverside and San
Bernardino counties through fire
and burn prevention education,
burn care research and treatment,
and burn survivor support services.
Board of Directors
Gerald S. Davee, Esq.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Chief David Ott (ret.)
PRESIDENT
Chief Robert Pfohl
VICE PRESIDENT/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Timothy O’Malley, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
Michael D. Pierschbacher, Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAM
Dolores Juditz
SECRETARY
Jeff Berend
Jim Boland
Charlie Brown
Captain Angelo Cappos
Don Cowan
Chief Kevin Crawford
Andy Crossland
Theodore S. Drcar, Esq.
Jamie Edmonds
Dale Ganzow
Barry Garson
Chief Augie Ghio
Ron Houston
Victor Jaime, Ph.D.
Chief Michael Lowry
R. Anthony Mahavier, Esq.
Chief Javier Mainar
James Mason
Kevin McNamara
Chief Kenneth J. Miller II
Bruce Potenza, M.D.
Steve Shea
Amy Strider
Chief Mitch Villalpando
Eddie Villavicencio
Robert Visconti
Stay safe San Diego – I’ll be watching you!
Fondest regards,
Please remember the Burn Institute in your
annual United Way/CHAD & CFC Campaigns.
Member Agency of Combined Health Agencies
(San Diego County #95581)
United Way (Imperial County)
James A. Floros
Executive Director/
Chief Executive Officer
Combined Federal Campaign (San Diego #50359)
(Imperial County #7024)
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
F&T
SUMMER 2012
Fire and Burn Prevention Facts & Tips
Fact 80% percent of burn injuries are preventable.
Tip Protect your family with a practiced fire escape plan, and establish an outside meeting area. Download your free plan at: www.burninstitute.org.
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What is a CERT Team?
C
ommunity Emergency Response Teams were first created in 1994 under a program from the Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA). This created an All-Hazards
approach to training and organizational tools for community members to support first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous
volunteers during widespread emergencies.
CERT programs are usually organized under the jurisdictions of the Fire Dept. or the
Emergency Management Agency. Some programs are sponsored through their local
Police Dept. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for
hazards that may impact their community, and trains them in basic disaster response
skills. These include fire safety, light search and rescue operations, and disaster
medical operations. The concept for this community response initiative evolved from
repeated large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes, in which the need
for emergency assistance far exceeded the capabilities of local first responders. During
these situations it is often the bystander who is the first responder to the scene.
The 20- hour basic CERT training prepares citizens to provide critical emergency
support effectively and efficiently without placing themselves or others in danger.
Many programs offer additional training such as advanced first aid and CPR.
Through training, members of a community can extinguish small fires, provide basic
medical aid, search for and rescue victims safely, and organize others to be volunteers
in an emergency.
CERT may also help with other non emergency projects that improve the safety of
the community such as wildfire awareness campaigns. San Diego County Office
of Emergency Services is also working on a program to allow CERT volunteers in
one community to help those experiencing a disaster in a neighboring community
through a mutual aid program called CERT MAP.
If you are interested in more information about your local CERT teams, contact your
local Fire Dept. or the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services.
Chief Dave Hanneman
President, San Diego County
Fire Chiefs’ Association
It’s Wildfire Season – Are You Prepared?
It would be difficult
to imagine anything
more horrific than the
devastation left behind
by October 2003
and 2007 wildfires.
The only thing
more tragic might
be what could have
been prevented. Dealing with preventable tragedy is an
everyday occurrence for the Burn Institute. Each and
every day we face the remarkable fact that 80 percent of
all burn injuries are preventable -- and our challenge is
to mobilize our resources and focus our energies to put
an end to preventable fires and burn injuries. Wildfire
season is upon us. Are you prepared?
No doubt, not all of the devastation left behind by
the previous Santa Ana wind-swept firestorms that
devoured our community was preventable. But, there
are three vital steps that every homeowner can take to
give firefighters a fighting chance to save precious lives
and property.
1. The first is defensible space. Clearing brush up to
100 feet from your home (depending on where you
live in the county) gives our heroes the opportunity
to do what they do best, fight fire. Reports from past
wildfires proved that homeowners who created a buffer
around their homes were spared from devastation.
2. The next key component to this prevention strategy
is non-combustible roofing. Having a shake-shingle
roof is akin to putting kindling wood on your home.
Firefighters report that shake shingle homes are next
to impossible to save during wildfire conditions. And
remember, fire brands or burning embers produced
by wildfires, which are driven through the air by high
winds, can travel up to five miles. You don’t need to
be near a fire line to lose your home … and if one of
those thousands upon thousands of firebrands finds its
way onto your shake shingle roof, more likely than not,
your home will not survive. A noncombustible roof
will usually withstand the heat from a traveling fire
brand and not cause a house to ignite.
3. The third important part of this lifesaving formula
is evacuation. Have an evacuation plan, create a
checklist of your most precious belongings, important
papers and medications, and when the time comes to
evacuate, load up your stuff and get out immediately!
Property can be replaced, but not human life.
For more important wildfire preparedness tips, log onto
the Burn Institute website at www.burninstitute.org or
call 858-541-2277 for your free Living with
Wildfire Guide.
Get Your 2013 Calendars Here!
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nce again this year, as part of its Fire Safe Kids Program, the Burn Institute
invited local children aged 5 to 9 to submit original artwork featuring burn
prevention safety messages for use in its 2013 calendar. 13 posters were
selected for inclusion in the calendar and the Grand Prize winner, Julieta Hernandez
got the ride of a lifetime in a fire engine at the recent Farmers Insurance FIRE EXPO/
Firefighter Demo Derby presented by Viejas at the San Diego County Fairgrounds.
Children participating in the program will receive a free Fire Safe Kids calendar for
their participation.
Sponsored for the second year by the American Fire Sprinkler Association and
SDG&E, calendars will be available beginning in October to the public for a suggested
donation of $5.00. They will be available at the Burn Institute office and at events
across the county including health fairs and fire department open houses. Proceeds
will go toward the Burn Institute fire and burn prevention education programs.
Winning entry for calendar cover: Julieta Hernandez - Age 9
Shoal Creek Elementary School
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GIFTS & TRIBUTES
Donors
The Burn Institute is grateful to the following individuals, corporations, foundations and community groups for their
generous gifts. Listed below are donations of $250+ made from February 15, 2012 through July 8, 2012.
A & B Saw & Lawnmower Shop
A-1 Fire Protection, Inc.
Mike Abatti
Ace Hardware - Alpine
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Allied Refrigeration
Alpine View Lodge
American Medical Response
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Anaheim Ducks
Arban Excavating & Grading
Mr. Michael Arno
Art Pratt Foundation of Old Mission Rotary
Arthur P. & Jeanette G. Pratt Memorial Fund
Atlas REO Services
Barona Band of Mission Indians
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Becker
Bonita Sunnyside FPD
Bridgepoint Education
Broadway San Diego
Buckwise Pawn Shop
Ms. Sarah E. Bullock
Cal Fire Local 2881 - San Diego Chapter
California Bank & Trust
Carl Burgers Dodge - Chrysler - Jeep World
CDF FF Benevolent Foundation
Centinela State Prison
Ms. Jeannine Chandler
Change a Life Foundation
Charles C. & Sue K. Edwards Foundation
Chula Vista FF IAFF Local 2180
Coating Creations, Inc.
Combined Health Agencies
Community Health Group
Mr. Dean E. Cornell
Coronado Firefighters Association
Crest Beverage (Miller / Coors)
Ms. Marcela Cretaro
Cunningham Law Firm
Cutting Edge Wood Floors, Inc.
Cygnus Business Media, Inc.
Ms. Rita Cyman
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald S. Davee
Dragon Fire Gloves
Eastbound Bar & Grill
Emerson Network Power
Employees Charity Organization of Northrop Grumman
Fallbrook Firefighters Association
Famulare Jewelers
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Charity Foundation
Firefighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute - FFACBI
Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation
Firequip
FM Global
Ms. Kathleen Frampton
Mrs. Audrey Geisel
General Dynamics NASSCO
Genuardi Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Gerak
Goldring Chiropractic
Goodrich / Rohr Employees’ Will-Share Club
Greek Village Grill
Hayes & Cunningham
Mr. Peter W. House and Ms. Carol Childs
Hunter Steel Construction Inc.
Integra Foundation
Kiwanis Club of Alpine
Kiwanis Club of Greater Jamul
Lakeside Firefighters Association
Las Primeras
Mrs. Sonja Lindberg
Los Bomberos De San Diego
Ms. Donna Lupinacci
Marin Highlanders RFC, Inc.
Mary Kay
MaxCare Ambulance
Mr. and Mrs. Craig McClellan
Ms. Antoinette Mendoza
MFM Enterprises, Inc.
Mile of Cars Association
Ms. Jean Montenegro
National College of Technical Instruction
F&T
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New Car Dealers Assoc. SD
Mr. Lester Olson
On Point Publishing
Pace Family Foundation
PAR Electric
PBI Performance Products, Inc.
Powder 1
Premier Staffing Services
PROBuild, LLC
RAE SYSTEMS, INC
Rain Gutters Unlimited, Inc
Ranch Farmer’s Market
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
RedZone
Retired Fire & Police Foundation
Ms. Cynthia M. Rhamy
Mr. David H. Rhyne
Robert M. Golden Foundation
Ryan Tax Service
Safety Components Fabric Tech, Inc.
Salesforce.com Foundation
Samuel H. French & Katherine Weaver French Fund
San Diego Firefighters FCU
San Diego Gas & Electric
San Diego Sportfishing Council
San Diego Sunrise Management Co.
Santee Firefighters Association
ScanDiego
SDA Security Systems, Inc.
Sempra Employee Giving Network
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Severson
Sign Me Up
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith
Snipes-Dye Associates
STEDFAST, INC
Symons Fire Protection, Inc.
Target Safety
The Gold Diggers
The Liguori Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
The Lubrizol Foundation
Toyota of El Cajon
UCSD Medical Center
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Viejas Fire Department
Vista FF Assoc. IAFF Local 4107
Vista Fire Department
Mr. Michael Vivoli
Walden W. & Jean Young Shaw Foundation
Waste Management of San Diego
Weingart-Price Fund
Western Heavy Fire Equipment
Western Shelter Systems-Crew Boss
Mr. Paul R. Widmark
WLC Architects Inc.
Memorial/Tribute Gifts
In Memory
Dr. and Mrs. Cliff Bee Ph.D.
In Memory of Charlene Marie Holt
Mrs. Marilyn Brucker
In Memory of Mary Berray Goss
Mr. and Mrs. John Kane
Michael Patrick Kane
President’s
Circle Members
As of 7/10/2012
P
resident’s Circle members are individual
donors who support the Burn Institute with an
annual gift of $1,000 or more. This annual gift
can be made in the form of cash, check, credit card or
appreciated stock. You can become a member for only
$83 a month. To learn about all the exciting annual
benefits you will receive as a President’s Circle member
contact Diane Sutherland at (858) 541-2277, Ext. 19 or
[email protected].
Current Members of the President’s Circle
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Adelhelm
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Arendsee
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Asciutto
Mr. Bruce Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Batman
Mr. & Mrs. William Beckman
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Berend
Mr. Steve Boehmer
Mr. James Boland
Ms. Michele Braatz
Mrs. Marilyn Brucker
Mr. Robin Callaway
Mr. Vin Ciruzzi
Ms. Velma Cooney
Mr. Don Cowan
Mr. Kevin Crawford
Dr. & Mrs. Tim Crawford
Mr. Leith Crossland
Mr. Matthew B. Cunningham
Mr. Michael Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Davee
Mr. Robert W. Deruntz
Mr. Ted Drcar
Mr. & Mrs. John Durso
Mrs. Charles C. Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Elks
Mr. & Mrs. Kim Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. James Floros
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Free
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Flynn
Mr. Dale Ganzow
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Gerak
Chief Augie Ghio
Ms. Connie Golden
Mr. Paul Gooding
Mrs. Betty Graham
Mr. Laury Graves
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hillgren
Ms. Joan Hoffman
Mr. Philip W. Hoffman
Mr. Steve Hoffman
Peter House & Carol Childs
Mr. Ron Houston
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Howard
Dr. & Mrs. Kent Humber
Jacob Dean Construction
Dr. Victor Jaime
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Johnson
Ms. Dolores Juditz
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Kintz
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Kerl
Mrs. Heather Kostyzak
Mr. Loren Kramer
Mr. Milt Levy
Mr. James Lockwood
Chief Javier Mainar
Mr. Tony Mahavier
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey McGuire
Mr. Kevin McNamara
Ms. Christine Metz
Chief & Mrs. Ken Miller, (ret.)
Ms. Lisa Missick
Mr. Mark Moothart
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Muha
Mr. Robert Naudin
Mr. & Mrs. John Nyquist
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. O’Brien
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy O’Malley
Mr. James L. Mason
Mr. & Mrs. David Ott
Mr. Joseph Pedregon
Chief & Mrs. Bob Pfohl
Dr. Michael Pierschbacher
Mr. Sean Scott
Ms. Terri Leyton Simmons
Ms. Janna Sipes
Ms. Nancy Sipes
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Severson
Mr. Stanley Solis
Mrs. Diane Sutherland
Ms. Jan Sutton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thurman
Chief Mitch Villalpando
Ms. Lesley Walbridge
Chief & Mrs. Erwin Willis (ret.)
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Weitzen
Mr. Richard (Dick) Woltman
Mr. Tom Yaotani
In Honor
Ms. Diana Nigg
In Honor of Comstor
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Harker
In Honor of Dolores Juditz
Ms. Joan Kugel
In Honor of John S. Kugel
Ms. Taryn Poole
In Honor of Irene Larsen
Anonymous
In Honor of Patricia Malecke
Where
Your Dollars
Go.
The Cost of Caring
Q 88% Program Services
Q 10% Fundraising
Q 2% Management & General Costs
Fire and Burn Prevention Facts & Tips
Fact A working smoke alarm decreases the chance of dying in a house fire by 50% percent.
Tip Check your smoke alarms every month and change batteries at least once per year.
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Community Giving
Chief Mike Lowry, Escondido Fire Department, Eileen Turner, Air Products, Jim Floros, Executive Director/
CEO, Burn Institute and Division Chief Jon Canavan, Poway Fire Department celebrate a donation from
Air Products.
Jay Koo from FM Global (center) presents a check for $5,000 to Burn Institute staff Amanda Hambly
and Jim Floros.
Burn Institute Executive Director/CEO Jim Floros accepts a check from members of the Old Mission Rotary on behalf of the Art Pratt Foundation
$100 will provide five senior citizens with lifesaving smoke alarms.
GI F T S & T R I B U T E S
$100
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BURN SUPPORT
Support Services Profile: Baby Xavier
I
t was December of 2011 when 18-month old
Xavier reached for a cup on the counter in the
kitchen of his home, causing hot coffee to spill on
his neck, arm and chest. The scalding hot liquid caused
second and third degree burns, sending Xavier to the
UCSD Regional Burn Center. He remained there for
two weeks and received extensive care for his burns.
He was able to return home just in time for
the holidays.
During his stay at the Burn Center, the Burn Institute
provided Emergency Needs/Special Assistance to the
family including vouchers for gas and food.
During his outpatient treatment phase, Xavier’s mother
reached out to the Burn Institute. After meeting with
the family, it was discovered that Xavier’s family was
desperately in need of basic living essentials including
diapers, food and formula.
Wanting to help this family in need, Burn Institute
employees donated items such as a microwave and
DVD players. BI Board Members made individual
financial donations and challenged one another to
help meet the family’s needs. A fundraiser was
hosted at the Pearl Hotel on behalf of Xavier and
raised nearly $2,500.00.
These funds allowed the Burn Institute to purchase
a one-month supply of diapers and wipes, groceries
and clothing. Most importantly the family was able to
purchase a used car so that they could travel to weekly
doctor appointments in San Diego from Escondido,
rather than asking for rides from family and neighbors.
In honor of his second birthday, the Escondido Fire
Department (the same crew that responded to the 911
call in December) provided pizza and cake for Xavier
and his family.
Escondido Firefighters Craig Tebbe and Stephen Nugent treat Xavier and his family to a special birthday.
Young Adult Burn Survivors Gather to
Support Each Other
T
he transition from adolescence to adulthood can be very difficult for anyone let alone those experiencing
issues as a result of a severe burn injury. The Burn Institute has established a retreat for young adults,
aged 18-25, to provide a mechanism of emotional support from a network of others who have shared and
continue to share similar experiences. The Young Adult Burn Survivor Retreat is a peer-focused, support based,
stimulating, intensive and empowering journey of self-discovery.
The springtime retreat was
hosted by the Burn Institute at
the Hidden Valley Ranch &
Spa in Escondido on April
12-15. Young adult burn
survivors from California,
New York, Georgia, Florida
and Arizona took part in the
program. Support groups were
hosted by Cindy Rutter, Dr.
Paul Schwartzman and Dana
Dillard. Thanks to Nick Manci
and Jennica Mills for Yoga
and TRE (Trauma Release
Exercise) and Jen Harley and
Chris Halway for providing
Scar Tissue Massage Therapy.
The Young Adult Retreat is a
collaboration between the Burn
Institute, Georgia Firefighter
Burn Foundation and Finger
Lakes Burn Foundation.
SUMMER 2012
YOU CAN HELP US MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF
A BURN-INJURED CHILD
Text BURN to 20222 to donate $5.00
to help send a kid to camp next
summer. We appreciate your support!
A one-time donation of $5.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or
deducted from your prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized
by the account holder. User must be age 18 or older or have a parental
permission to participate. By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms
and conditions. All charges are billed and payable to your mobile service
provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected
for the benefit of the Burn Institute by the Mobile Giving Foundation and
subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Message & Data Rates
May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to 20222;
text HELP to 20222 for help.
Happy Campers: Over 65 burn-injured children attended Camp Beyond the Scars July 31-August 5th.
Watch for the next issue of the Beacon this fall for a recap and lots of camp photos. Thanks to all our
incredible sponsors, donors and volunteers for another great year!
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EVENTS
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Firefighter Night at the Padres presented by SDA Security
Firefighter Adam Diaz of the Firefighters Advisory Council and Heartland Fire & Rescue, BI Executive Director/CEO, Jim Floros, Shandon Harbour, President, SDA Security, Padres player Mark Katsay and burn survivor,
Parnika Kant.
O
n April 20, thousands joined the Burn Institute to salute our local fire service at Petco Park. It was a great evening of baseball, hot dogs and firefighters! The festivities
kicked off with a pre-game ceremony where young burn survivor, Parnika Kant, got the thrill of a lifetime by throwing out the first pitch. The Color Guard from the
Emerald Society was there as firefighters from all over the county lined the bases. A good time was had by all.
The 13th Annual Salute was hosted by the San Diego-Imperial County Firefighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute and presented by SDA Security. A portion of the
ticket proceeds went to support Burn Institute programs and services.
SAVE THE DATE!
2nd Annual Chief’s Gala & Golf Classic
Sept. 8 & 10, 2012 – Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine & Maderas Golf Club
Join the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association
and the Burn Institute Auxiliary in furthering the
important work of the Burn Institute. On Saturday,
September 8 and Monday, September 10, 2012
Sunroad Enterprises invites you to attend the 2nd
Annual Chiefs Gala & Golf Classic presented by
Ashford University. The Gala will be held at the
beautiful Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine followed two days later by
a day of golf at the top-rated Maderas Golf Club in Poway.
The Gala starts at 6:00 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner, a live
auction and dancing. The Golf Classic kicks off with a shotgun start at
noon and culminates with dinner and awards. All players will receive
lunch, beverages, dinner and a special gift.
The Gala will feature some unique auction packages to bid on
including a fabulous trip to Tahiti including airfare, a golf & wine
tasting trip to Napa Valley for 12 on a private jet, delicious dinner
cooked by firefighters at the Rancho Santa Fe Firehouse, a deluxe
trip to the Four Seasons in Hawaii including airfare, dinner cooked
by celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey and dinners for a year at
Donovan’s Steakhouse!
This year’s honorary event committee is comprised of several well
known San Diegans including: Rolf & Mary Benirschke, Dan & Abby
Feldman, Timothy J. Fennell, Bill & Amy Geppert, Mark & Amy
Grant, Ben & Ann Haddad, Chief David & Sarah Hanneman, Scott &
Lore Heath, Trevor & Tracy Hoffman, Randy & Marie Jones, Brian &
Chantelle Malarkey, Tex & Kay Meyer, Mike & Barbara Niggli and Bill
& Lori Walton.
All proceeds will benefit BI fire and burn prevention education and
burn survivor support programs and services, including Camp Beyond
The Scars for burn-injured children (5-17 years).
For more information, contact BI Special Events Manager, Kelsey
Warren (858) 541-2277, Ext. 20, or e-mail [email protected].
Sponsorships are still available!
E VE NT S
Thank you to the Following Companies for Supporting
the Farmers Insurance FIRE EXPO/Firefighter Demo Derby presented by Viejas
Derby
A&B Saw & Lawnmower Shop
Adriano’s Pizza Grotto
Advanced Audio
Albertson’s Alpine
Allied Auto Salvage, Inc.
Allied Refrigeration Escondido
Alpine Ace Hardware
Alpine Ace Hardware
Alpine True Value Hardware
Alpine View Lodge
Animal Pharm
Anita Fire Hose Company Etc.
Anna’s The Family Restaurant
Atlas REO Services
AVI
Barona Band of Mission Indians
Beaumont Auto Dismantling &
Recycling
Black Mountain Bicycles, Inc.
Blanset Photography
Bob & Betsey Pfohl
Broadway Auto Electric
Bruce Strachota Bobcat & Snow
Removal
Buckwise Pawn Shop
Cal Fire Local #2881
California Bank and Trust
Carl Burgers Dodge*Chrysler*Jeep
World
Charles & Linda Simon
Charlie’s Hub-Caps
Chuck Rossi
City of Riverside Firefighters
Coating Creations, Inc.
Crest Beverage
Cutting Edge Wood Floors Inc.
Daniel J Leonard III, CPA
Discount Tire
Eastbound Bar & Grill
Ecology Auto Parts, Inc.
Epic Landscape & Construction
Famulare Jewelers
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Firehouse Gourmet/Firehouse Chefs
GKK Enterprises
Greek Village Grill
Greenstone Environmental
Grossmont School Federal Credit Union
Hem ‘n’ mend
Home Depot
Horn Auto & RV
Hunter Steel Construction
Inland Body & Paint Center
Jake & Mallory Southworth
Janet’s Montana Café
Jenna McDonald’s Feathers & Fur
Jennifer’s Feed and Supply
Jennings Automotive & Muffler
Jesse’s Mufflers & Brakes
Joel Tzinberg, D.D.S., M.S.
Kearny Pearson Ford
Kinder Academy Preschool
Kiwanis of Jamul
Lakeside Firefighters Association
Lee and Cathy Smith
Little Darlings
Louise Branch
Mark Miller Contracting,Inc.
Mary Kay
Maxcare Ambulance
McWire Electric Inc.
McWire Electric Inc.
Michael & Paula Strachota
Mile of Car Association
Millers Towing
Mobile Air
Moynahan’s Towing
National City Host Lions Club
Pablo Caballero
Pacifica Hair Studios
PAR Electric
Pats Auto Repair
Paul Hansan Equipment
Pick Your Parts
Powder 1
Rain Gutters Unlimited
Ranch Farmer’s Market
Red Zone
Rita Cyman
Road One Towing
Ryan Tax Service
S J Transport
S.C.A.R
San Miguel Firefighters Foundation
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sign Me Up
Sinful Enhancements Auto Body
Smooth Line Graphics
Snipes-Dye Association
So. Cal Signs and Such
Solana Beach Firefighters Association
L-3779
Specialty Tires and Brakes
Symons Fire Protection Inc.
Tapatios Mexican Grill
TC Welding & Engineering Inc.
The Gas Company
The John Greatorex Family
Toyota of El Cajon
United Metal Works
USS Midway
Veronica Aguirre Foundation
Vey’s PowerSports
Viejas Tribal Government
W&C Arban, Inc.
Waste Management
Westair Gasses & Equipment
Western Hose and Gasket
Expo
AMR- American Medical Response
Ashford University
California State Firefighters’ Association
Community Health Group
County of San Diego
Farmers Insurance
Fire- Etc.
Firefighters Advisory Council to the
Burn Institute
Goldring Chiropractic
Kiwanis of San Diego
KPRI
KUSI News
McWire Electric Inc.
MES- Municipal Emergency Services
NCTI- National College of Technical
Institute
PROBUILD- Dixieline
San Diego City Fire Fighters- Local 145
San Diego County Fire Chiefs’
Association
San Diego Fire Protection Association
San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit
Union
San Diego Gas & Electric
Scan Diego
SDA Security
Sunroad Enterprises
Viejas
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BURN INST IT UT E BE ACON
8
EVENTS
2012 Spirit of Courage Awards
O
n May 24, the Burn Institute held its annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Aventine, La Jolla. Members of the fire service, first
responders, friends and family joined to honor 10 exceptional individuals who bravely risked their lives to save another from death or injury from fire.
The program began with a welcome from Frank De Clercq, President of San Diego City Fire Fighters Local 145 which was the host sponsor of the
event. The Vista Fire Department presented the colors, accompanied by the San Diego County Firefighters Pipes & Drums. Jamie Edmonds from the Coronado
Fire Department sang the National Anthem and San Diego Fire-Rescue Chaplain, Mickey Stonier delivered the evening’s invocation. Master of Ceremonies, News-8 Anchor,
Barbara-Lee Edwards and Burn Institute Chairman of the Board, Jerry Davee presented the awards.
Since its inception in 1974, over 625 local heroes – including civilians, fire service and law enforcement professionals – have been honored with the Spirit of Courage Award.
Community Hero Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Maltese Award
Timothy J. Fennell from the Del Mar Fairgrounds and
David Ott, President, Burn Institute Board of Directors
Captain Mark Waters & BI Executive Director/Chief
Executive Officer, James Floros
Chief Michael Lowry and Donna Faller
The Burn Institute presented the Community
Hero Award to Timothy J. Fennell and the Del Mar
Fairgrounds. In 2009, under Tim’s leadership, the
Fairgrounds offered the opportunity for the Burn
Institute and the Fire Service to move the FIRE EXPO/
Firefighter Demo Derby event to their venue and hold
it during the San Diego County Fair, thus significantly
increasing the visibility and decreasing the cost of the
event which meant more funds going directly to BI
programs & services.
For 15 years, San Diego Fire & Rescue Captain Mark
Waters has contributed his energy and enthusiasm to
the Burn Institute. He has actively embraced a variety
of the Institute’s events & programs starting with Camp
Beyond the Scars in 1997. Since then he has been a
part of nearly 30 summer and winter camps where he
currently serves as the camp’s Assistant Director.
Over the years, Timothy J. Fennell and the Del Mar
Fairgrounds’ staff have been stalwart supporters of
the Burn Institute, helping to get the word out to the
community about the FIRE EXPO/Firefighter
Demo Derby.
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association
presented its 2012 Maltese Award to Donna Faller who
has served as a Program Manager at the San Diego
Office of Homeland Security since 2006. During
her tenure, she was responsible for coordinating
the City’s homeland security, disaster preparedness
and emergency management & recovery mitigation
programs. While she is highly regarded and has
received mayoral recognition for the service she
provided the City of San Diego, she is perhaps better
known and respected regionally and nationally for her
dedication and commitment to serving the Greater San
Diego Urban Area.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Host Sponsor
San Diego City Fire
Fighters Local 145
Kevin Calhoun & Gerald Jana
Joseph Heightman
Civilian Kevin Calhoun attempted
to extinguish a dangerous garage fire
while Gerald Jana evacuated elderly
residents from the attached home. Jana
also dragged Calhoun from the garage
when he was overcome by smoke.
CHP Officer Joseph
Heightman rescued a
passenger trapped in
a burning vehicle.
Nicholas Coates, Zirivan
Mohammad, Thomas Ward, Charles
Oakey and Jason Lacy
Border Patrol Officers Coates,
Mohammad, Ward, Oakey and Lacey
heroically saved a young girl, a woman
and an elderly disabled man from their
overturned and burning vehicle.
Joe Spencer
Civilian Joe Spencer
helped to rescue a
disabled passenger
who was trapped in a
burning vehicle.
Moses Mullen
Civilian/Young
San Diego Marine
Moses Mullen
extracted a disabled
elderly man from a
burning vehicle.
SUMMER 2012
Presenting Sponsor
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Major Sponsors
Ashford University
Dr. Seuss Foundation
at the Recommendation of Audrey Geisel
Farmers Insurance
Fire-Etc.
San Diego Gas & Electric
Sunroad Enterprises
Associate Sponsors
Flowers by Coley
Redfearn & Associates
San Diego Fire Protection Association
Recipient Sponsor
American Medical Response
Contributing Sponsors
AMN Healthcare
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District
CDF Firefighters Benevolent Foundation
Chula Vista Firefighters Local 2180
Citizens for Fire Safety Institute
Coronado Firefighters Association
David Ott
Hayes & Cunningham
Firehouse World
Jerry & Carolyn Davee
MES Fire
Reed Elsevier
San Diego County Council of Firefighters
San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association
San Diego County Firefighters Advisory
Council at the Burn Institute
Santee Firefighters Association
UCSD Regional Burn Center Staff
(Dr. Potenza)
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Vista Firefighters Association Local 4107
BURN INST IT UT E BE ACON
EVENTS
9
Local Firefighters Take to the Streets
T
his year marked the 13th anniversary of the Countywide Firefighter Boot Drive fundraiser for the Burn
Institute, raising nearly $225,000 last April!
Each year, hundreds of uniformed firefighters from departments all over San Diego County come together
for a common goal, hitting the streets within their communities to collect donations in their boots during the
morning and evening commutes. Passing motorists generously help to fill the boots with donations ranging from
spare change to $100 bills! This year 34 departments took part in the Burn Institute’s largest one-day fundraiser.
“The success of our Boot Drive can be attributed to the energy and support from the local fire service,” said Jim
Floros, Executive Director/CEO for the Burn Institute. “It really makes me proud to see that synergy between
various agencies and ourselves,” said Floros. “The fire service is truly the backbone of this organization. We just
can’t thank these dedicated firefighters enough for what they do for the Burn Institute so that we can better serve
our community. All funds stay right here in San Diego County.”
Congratulations to Heartland Fire & Rescue for winning the coveted bronze boot trophy for being the top
fundraiser by collecting over $30,000! Chief Tony Michel from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District went
above and beyond to earn the “Top Chief Fundraiser” trophy. Way to go! Many thanks to all the departments
that participated.
Alpine Fire Department
$
1,943.60
Barona Fire Department
$
3,839.00
Bonita Fire Department
$
3,923.80
Borrego Springs Fire Department
$
5,000.00
Brawley Fire Department
$
2,213.00
CalFire
$
26,364.40
Camp Pendleton Fire Dept.
$
3,865.00
Carlsbad Fire Department
$
7,533.91
Chula Vista Fire Department
$
3,688.20
El Centrro Fire Department
$
3,000.00
Encinitas Fire Department
$
3,133.60
Escondido Fire Department
$
7,726.80
Federal Fire
$
6,926.40
Heartland Fire & Rescue
$
30,601.00
Holtville Fire Department
$
1,500.00
Imperial Beach Fire Department
$
1,894.20
Imperial County Fire Department
$
912.00
Lakeside Fire Department
$
4,228.60
Miramar Fire Department
$
1,501.00
NASSCO
$
1,937.91
National City Fire Department
$
1,716.60
No. County Fire
$
10,000.00
Oceanside Fire Department
$
3,618.60
Pala Fire Department
$
4,574.00
Palomar Mountain Fire
Department
$
1,044.20
Pauma Reservation Fire
Department
$
852.60
Poway Fire Dpartment
$
4,541.80
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection
Dist.
$
15.625.00
San Diego Fire-Rescue
$
29,200.60
San Onofre Fire Department
$
2,344.20
San Pasqual Volunteer Fire
Department
$
9,143.60
Santee Fire Department
$
7,890.20
Solana Beach Fire Department
$
2,441.00
Sycuan Fire Department
$
500.60
Viejas Fire Department
$
747.40
Vista Fire Department
$
7,271.54
GRAND TOTAL
$
224,506.59
Carlsbad Council
Burn Institute Executive Director/CEO, Jim Floros presented the Carlsbad City Council a recognition plaque recently for the City’s many years of outstanding support.
From L to R: Mayor Matt Hall, Dr. Mark Packard, Jeff, Jim, Farrah Douglas, Ann Kulchin, Keith Blackburn
$450 will send one burn-injured child to winter Camp Beyond The Scars.
E VE NT S
$450
BURN INST IT UT E BE ACON
10 VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Spotlight: Kris Van Leeuwen
2012 EVENT CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
The 2nd Annual Sunroad
Chiefs’ Gala & Golf Classic
Saturday, September 8 and
Monday, September 10
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
(Gala)
Maderas Golf Club (Classic)
OCTOBER
Imperial Valley Fire Ball
Friday, October 19
Barbara Worth Resort & Country Club
Volunteer opportunities are available for many
of our events. For more information, contact
Kathleen Frampton, Director of Volunteer
Services at [email protected] or call
(858) 541-2277, Ext. 11. For more event
information, call our offices or visit us online
at www.burninstitute.org.
Thank You Volunteers!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the
Farmers Insurance FIRE EXPO/Firefighter
Demo Derby presented by Viejas including the
following groups:
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San Diego Fire-Rescue firefighter, Kris Van Leeuwen left, pictured with Frank De Clercq, President of San Diego
Fire Fighters Local 145, was recently awarded with a certificate of recognition from his department for his
efforts to coordinate the Burn Institute Boot Drive. The BI thanks Kris for going above and beyond to help
raise funds to send burn-injured children to summer camp.
San Diego Pipes & Drums Honored
All Fire Service Departments
CA Conservation Veteran’s Fire Crew
Chula Vista Fire Department Explorers
Escondido Fire Department Explorers
La Mesa Fire Department Explorers
Palomar College Fire Club
San Miguel Explorers & Reserves
Southwestern College Fire Program
Vista Fire Department Explorers
Seniors over the age of 62 in San Diego County
who own their own home are eligible for the Burn
Institute’s Free Senior Smoke Alarm Program. So far
this year 1,000 alarms have been installed in the homes
of seniors all over the county. The Burn Institute
would like to thank the many volunteers that give their
time for this program including the following groups:
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Longtime supporters of the Burn Institute, San Diego Pipes & Drums representative, Jeff Hahn poses with
Mary Cruz, Chair, Combined Health Agencies. San Diego Pipes & Drums were named 2012 CHAD Health
Heroes by the Burn Institute in a ceremony held in Balboa Park in March.
$250
SUMMER 2012
University of Phoenix
Southwestern College
U.S. Navy
Jewish Family Services
Bayside Community Center
La Mesa Fire Explorers
SDA Security
UCSD Medical Center
Impact 195
Krafty Krepes
CERT
South Bay Masons
For more information on the Senior Smoke Alarm
Program, contact Stephanie Olivas at
858-541-2277 Ext. 18.
A $250 gift will provide a juvenile firesetter intervention, designed
to teach children the dangerous consequences of playing with fire.
VOL UNT E E RS
REGIONAL UPDATES 11
Burn Institute staff, Jim Payne, Community Outreach Specialist and Diane Sutherland, Assistant Executive Director/COO present plaques to participating departments
Imperial Valley Firefighters Fill Their Boots for the Burn Institute
F
irefighters from all over Imperial Valley joined forces in March to raise funds
for the Burn Institute. The Inaugural Imperial Valley Boot Drive was a big
success. Generous residents donated nearly $8,000 to support BI programs and
services in their community. Congratulations to the El Centro Fire Department for
earning the top fundraiser trophy! Thanks to all departments that participated.
El Centro Fire
$
3,000.00
Brawley Fire
$
2,213.00
Holtville Fire
$
1,500.00
Imperial County Fire
$
912.00
Mark Your Calendar for the 2012
Fire Ball
F
riday, October 19th will mark the 13th
anniversary for the Fire Ball. This year, the Fire
Ball will return to the beautiful newly remodeled
Barbara Worth Resort & Country Club.
Fire Ball attendees will enjoy a festive and touching
evening featuring a tribute to the Fire Service, in
recognition of firefighters from Imperial Valley and
neighboring communities, a no-host reception, silent
auction, dinner and awards. Back by popular demand again this year, casino fun
returns! Tables will be open for business from 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. along with
DJ music.
The Fire Ball committee hopes to raise $25,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships
and the silent auction. Proceeds from the event will remain in the Imperial Valley
to support fire & burn prevention education and burn survivor support in the
Imperial Valley.
Tickets and sponsorships are still available. Individual seats are $50 or $400 for a
table of 8. To reserve a seat, inquire about sponsorships or donate an auction item,
contact Special Events Manager, Kelsey Warren at (858) 541-2277 Ext. 20 or email
[email protected].
Imperial Valley Updates
The Burn Institute-Imperial Valley thanks the Centinela
Prison for raising $5,000 for the Imperial Valley Burn
Institute.
BI-Inland Empire Recent Events:
April 20
June 16
June 24
Riverside County Firefighters Golf Tournament
raised $11,000
Demolition Derby Car – Fire Expo, San Diego
raised $1,000
Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Car Show
BI-Inland Empire Upcoming
Events:
August 25
Sept. 21
October 11
TBD
November
December 8
Fill the Boot @ the Quakes Stadium by San
Bernardino County Firefighters
Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet
10-year Anniversary Wine & Gala
Murrieta Firefighter’s Charity Golf Tournament
BI-IE Charity Softball Challenge
Burn Survivor Christmas Party
On April 21st the Imperial Valley Burn Institute hosted a
bowling tournament to raise funds for programs and
services. The event was a big success with a great turnout
and raised $700!
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12 PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Programs and
Services
Beacon Bits
Congratulations to Burn Institute-Inland
Empire Executive Director, Sherri Laffey
on her recent marriage to Jerry Long.
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The Burn Institute thanks the following
organizations/companies for including us
as a beneficiary of their fundraising
events: Day at the Docks, Building &
Office Manager’s Association (BOMA),
Tony Roma’s Restaurant, San Diego Fire
Protection Association, Bomberos de
San Diego, Rock Bottom Restaurant
& Brewery, and the Encinitas Rotary.
Burn Research
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Donate Your Auto,
Boat, or RV
Your donation of a car,
boat, yacht, RV, truck,
motorhome or heavy
equipment will help the
Burn Institute this fall. If
you donate your property
before year end you
should be able to receive a
legal tax deduction for the
price the property sold for
(the gross selling price
before any selling expenses are deducted. Note: always
check with your tax consultant before claiming any
deduction.) – And the net proceeds from the sale of
your property will help our programs and services –
a win-win for you and the Burn Institute! Please call
today, toll free (866) 244-8464. Free pickup anywhere
in the nation.
Program Highlight
Fire Safe Kids Program & Website (K-3)
The Burn
Institute’s
Fire Safe Kids
Program is a
school-based
fire and burn
prevention
curriculum
geared to children (K-3). The dynamic program
is designed to keep youngsters entertained and
involved through the use of colorful characters,
video clips of familiar community professionals
(firefighter, teacher and police officer) and a lot
of student participation to help reinforce key
safety messages.
Designed by local educators, child development
specialists and fire service professionals, lessons
include: “Stop, Drop and Roll,” how to escape
fire and scald prevention, among others. The
program is available in English and Spanish at
no cost to schools within San Diego County for
children (K-3). A colorful bag of goodies goes
home to each child. Take home materials and
the website www.firesafekid.org are designed to
supplement the classroom program.
You are reading the Summer 2012 issue
of the Burn Institute Beacon. Please don’t
throw this newsletter away! Pass it along to
a friend. If you know someone who would
like to receive this publication, would like
to be removed from our mailing list, or if
you have an address change, please e-mail
[email protected].
Staff
James A. Floros
Executive Director/
Chief Executive Officer
Diane Sutherland
Assistant Executive Director/
Chief Operating Officer
Joanie Ewing
Director of Communications
Kathleen Frampton
Director of Volunteer Services
Amanda Hambly
Development Coordinator
Lea Hubert
Executive Assistant
Dana Kuhn
Program Manager
Christina Lesniak
Office Manager
Stephanie Olivas
Community Outreach Specialist
Social Networking
The Burn Institute has joined the Social
Networking revolution and we’re inviting you to
join us.
Visit our “Fan Page” on Facebook where
supporters, volunteers and burn survivors can
find out all the latest about upcoming events,
take a look at photo albums, video clips or say
hello to friends. To find us, go to FaceBook.com
and search for the Burn Institute. If you’re new
to Facebook, create an account and become
a “fan,” to receive automatic updates on
events and opportunities available through the
organization. A Facebook “Causes” page has
also been created. To join and/or donate, go to
www.causes.com/burninstitute.
“Share and discover what’s happening right
now, anywhere in the world...” If you are a
Twitter fan, go to www.twitter.com and search
for @Burn_Institute. Become a “follower,”
watch for “tweets” – and get the very latest
news from the Burn Institute.
James Payne
Community Outreach Specialist
(Imperial Valley)
Kelsey Warren
Special Events Manager
CONTACT US
www.burninstitute.org
Burn Institute – San Diego
8825 Aero Drive #200
San Diego, CA 92123-2269
858.541.2277 phone
858.541.7179 fax
Burn Institute – Inland Empire
400 N. Pepper Ave., 4-N
(Arrowhead Regional
Medical Center)
Colton, CA 92324-1801
909.580.6339 phone
Burn Institute – Imperial Valley
612 “J” Street, Suite 3
Imperial, CA 92251
760.355.3175 phone
760.355.0836 fax
To Request a Program in Your School:
Visit www.firesafekid.org for a request form or
contact: Stephanie Olivas, Community Outreach
Specialist, at 858-541-2277 Ext. 18, or e-mail
[email protected].
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Burn Institute
SUMMER 2012
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Joanie Ewing
[email protected]
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