Director’s Message Prevention Burn Support Events FFACBI - 20th Anniversary Fire Safe Kids Poster Contest IAFF Burn Camp Boot Drive 2 3 5 6 www.burninstitute.org VOLUME 45, NUMBER 1 Spring 2011
Celebrating 25 years of Camp Beyond The Scars
A Quarter Century of Making a Difference usty hikes, silly songs, warm sunshine and Celebrating its 25th year, Camp Beyond The Scars crafted a successful program that allows for personal lifelong friendships that’s the camp experience is one of the Burn Institute’s most successful burn and emotional growth. Specialized support sessions Dwe all know. Yet for those who plan and survivor support programs, tailored especially for geared to teens and pre-teens encourage children execute the BI’s Camp Beyond The Scars, now in its burn-injured children, 5-17 years. Since 1987, the to share their burn experiences in a safe, nurturing 25th year, there’s an undercurrent of support and unique camp has grown from serving one dozen environment, providing them with the coping tools growth that runs through everything they do – and youngsters to as many as 80 campers each summer and they’ll need on the road to recovery for many, a it goes way beyond the typical week away from Mom winter session. At the same time, Burn Institute staff lifelong journey. and Dad. and its legions of volunteers have, over the many years, (continued on Page 2)
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(continued from cover) “One of the things I find most amazing about camp is survivors who volunteer their time for the entire week. the bond that the children develop among their fellow One of those is burn survivor Arnell Garcia, Camp burn survivors,” said James Floros, Burn Institute Director and San Diego-Fire Rescue Captain, who has Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. “No one been involved with Camp Beyond The Scars since can really appreciate the hardship and challenges that a the beginning. The Burn Institute is the local burn survivor faces except another burn survivor. The nonprofit agency dedicated to relationships they forge last a lifetime and really serve Just back from an especially snowy winter session as their most immediate and intimate support system. held in Big Bear, Garcia stresses the importance reducing the number of burn These truly are remarkable individuals who have of peer support and the unique challenges burn- injuries and deaths in San Diego, endured the most devastating injury imaginable. They injured children must face every day. “Camp allows are survivors in the truest sense.” burn-injured children to be Imperial, Riverside and San kids again – and not worry Bernardino counties through fire Of course, the burn-injured children who attend camp about looking different from will still experience all the fun camp classics (skittering everyone else,” he said. and burn prevention education, lizards, late night giggles and learning to craft burn care research and treatment, something lopsided out of Popsicle sticks), but they’ll “Camp Beyond The Scars is a be healing along the way – even if they don’t know it. place where kids can come and and burn survivor support services. just have fun,” Garcia said, Camp must constantly evolve. That’s the key, according adding with a broad grin, “It’s to Dana Kuhn, Burn Institute Support Services a great thing to see.” Manager. Since 2007, Kuhn has taken a leadership role in shaping and fine-tuning the program to reflect cultural changes (the BI is one of the first to implement Board of Directors a consent component related to social media), borrowing from other experts (crisis aversion team to Gerald S. Davee, Esq. safeguard campers), and honing the camp’s support Chairman of the Board and leadership components to keep the program fresh and innovative. Chief David Ott (ret.) President “I think we’re better at what we do,” said Kuhn, who stresses a “camper first” mentality and puts a lot of Chief Bob Pfohl emphasis on the support component. “There’s a lot Vice President / Chief Financial Officer more to it than just camp. The BI is there for the whole journey.” Dale Ganzow Vice President Development Among the camp’s counselors are off-duty firefighters, Michael Pierschbacher, Ph.D. UCSD Regional Burn Center staff and adult burn (Top): Camp Director Arnell Garcia with camper John-Paul Figone in 2008. (Bottom): Camp counselors, summer 2009. Vice President Program
Dolores Juditz Dear Friends, Secretary Jeff Berend It seems that just about every year the Burn Institute founding, the FFACBI has donated nearly two million Jim Boland reaches yet another milestone or achievement – and this dollars to ensure that lifesaving fire and burn prevention David Bond year is no different. We are celebrating two milestone programs are conducted, and that burn survivors get Charlie Brown anniversaries this year – the first being the 25th the helping hand they need to overcome their Captain Angelo Cappos Anniversary of our Burn Camp – Camp Beyond The devastating injuries. Don Cowan Scars. But since we discuss camp in our cover story, the Chief Kevin Crawford other milestone I would like to expand on is the 20th Andy Crossland Anniversary of the Firefighters Advisory Council to the So, to all the members of the Theodore S. Drcar, Esq. Burn Institute, or as we refer to it – the FFACBI. FFACBI and the firefighters Chief Augie Ghio Greg Hillgren The FFACBI was started a year prior to my joining who support those efforts Victor Jaime, Ph.D. the Burn Institute in 1991. The two firefighters that Chief Stan Lake (ret.) generally get the credit for leading the establishment of to make our important work R. Anthony Mahavier, Esq. the Council are Ed Montgomery from San Diego Fire possible – congratulations and Chief Javier Mainar and Jeff Beeler from La Mesa Fire. From the get-go, there Jamie Mason was a heavy representation from firefighter unions and THANK YOU! Kevin McNamara associations throughout San Diego County, but these Kenneth J. Miller II two guys were really the tip of the spear. Their reasons Stay safe San Diego! for starting the FFACBI were pretty simple – to create an Timothy O’Malley, Ph.D. organized effort to support the fire service’s #1 partner Bruce Potenza, M.D. – the Burn Institute – and to establish a local burn camp Steve Shea for burn-injured children. In 1994, we achieved that Chief Mitch Villalpando goal by conducting our first local burn camp at Eddie Villavicencio Camp Mataguay. James A. Floros Please remember the Burn Institute in your annual Since those early years, the FFACBI has become the Executive Director/ United Way/CHAD & CFC Campaigns. BI’s largest and most consistent funding source – Chief Executive Officer contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars through Member Agency of Combined Health Agencies events like the Firefighter Boot Drive and the Burn Run (San Diego County) - Fire Expo and Firefighter Demo Derby. Since their United Way (Imperial County) Combined Federal Campaign (San Diego #5581) (Imperial County #7024) DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Fire and Burn Prevention Facts & Tips Fact In 2009, FEMA reports there were more than 103,000 non-residential structure fires in the US, resulting in 105 deaths and 1,690 injuries. Tip Protect your employees while keeping your business OSHA compliant; learn about workplace evacuation plans and how to handle a fire extinguisher. F&T (See page 8 for details) spring 2011 BEACON PREVENTION 3
Calling All Artists: Fire Safety Poster Contest DO YOU HAVE o you have a budding Monet or O’Keeffe in the family? Maybe you’re a school teacher who would like to teach your students A STORY TO TELL? important safety tips. Now’s your chance to turn a fun activity D Tell us your wildfire preparation success into a teachable moment for youngsters 5-9 years of age – it’s a win-win! story! Take our quick online survey and The Burn Institute is inviting local children to submit enter to win a free home Emergency original artwork featuring fire and burn prevention safety Preparedness Kit ($250 value). messages for use in its 2012 calendar! Children are asked to submit artwork representing one area of prevention and Share what you have done to safeguard are encouraged to include seasonal references (i.e. holidays, your property and protect your loved ones. summer). Get creative and have fun with it! Visit www.firesafekid.org for Visit www.burninstitute.org for all the more ideas. details – and enter to win!
Winning artwork will be used in the 2012 Burn Institute calendar and displayed at the 21st Annual Fire Expo, June 18, 2011, San Diego County Fairgrounds, Del Mar. The Grand Prize winner will get the ride of a lifetime – in a fire engine at the Burn Run Parade!
For contest guidelines and info, visit www.burninstitute.org or www.FireSafeKid.org. Questions? Contact Fabianne Furman at (858) 541-2277, Ext. 13. / e-mail [email protected]. Burn Institute Takes Fire Safety on the Road – Local Firefighters Lend a Hand
On February 9, El Cajon’s finest joined the Burn For a free downloadable version of “Living Institute in a lively and educational Fire Safe Kids with Wildfire: A Guide for the Homeowner,” presentation for 120 youngsters (K-3) and their visit www.burninstitute.org. For a printed teachers at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in copy, contact your local fire department or El Cajon. visit the Burn Institute, 8825 Aero Drive, BI Community Outreach Specialist, Fabianne Furman, Suite 200, San Diego 92123. kicked-off the colorful presentation at the school’s For more information, call the Burn Institute auditorium, touching on important fire and burn at 858-541-2277. prevention messages including “stop, drop and roll” and “crawl low under smoke,” among others. Those messages were reinforced by Firefighter Dave Alexander and Engineer Jeremy Krass, of the Heartland Fire Burn Institute Community Outreach Specialist, Fabianne Furman, Protection District. Krass donned his fire gear to teaches children about fire safety. demonstrate how a fully-outfitted firefighter looks, complete with breathing apparatus (a valuable learning experience for youngsters who need to know a friendly Fabianne, firefighter is hiding behind the scary mask in the event of a fire rescue). The presentation was capped-off The two men who came to help me with our with an exciting tour of a fire truck, where Alexander smoke alarms were tremendous. They were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. allowed lucky youngsters to have a front-row seat! Our thanks to the Burn Institute for doing a “It’s so important for young children to know what task my wife and I, at our age, can’t do. to do in case of a fire,” said Jan Schulte, whose first- graders attended the presentation. “It definitely gave Joe O. them a better understanding of how important it is to (San Diego) stay low in case of a fire, to learn ‘stop, drop and roll,’ to test for a hot door, and to plan a meeting place” with family members. The kids had an unexpected reaction To schedule a FREE smoke alarm installation, when the instructor mentioned a harmful, outdated qualified seniors may burn remedy (butter vs. cold water). “They thought contact Fabianne Furman that was a little funny,” Schulte said of their giggles. at 858.541.2277 Ext. 13 or [email protected]. Fire Safe Kids is a FREE educational program offered to schools throughout San Diego County for children (K-3). The Burn Institute’s dynamic 30-minute program teaches youngsters about fire and burn Schulte said the Fire Safe Kids program hit home prevention in a fun, interactive format through the use with her students and that she’d do it again. “I think of compelling video, in-class question/answer sessions a presentation such as this should be given to young and take-home materials. Later, kids can access the children every year to remind them of the importance accompanying website www.FireSafeKid.org for fun of fire safety.” and educational games and quizzes about fire/burn safety. The website is designed to reinforce important For more information about this program, contact safety tips and teach family members similar fire and Fabianne Furman at (858) 541-2277 x13 or e-mail burn prevention messages, including the need to [email protected]. Local educators can book create and practice a family escape plan. Many fire the program online at: www.FireSafeKid.org. Heartland Fire Protection District firefighters partner with the BI at departments are already conducting the prevention a recent Fire Safe Kids presentation at Our Lady of Grace Catholic program in their local communities! School, including a front-row seat for third-grader, Elena Ruta. (Photos by Janice Wright).
$750 will send one burn-injured child to Summer Camp Beyond The Scars. $750 PREVENTION BURN INSTITUTE BEACON 4 GIFTS & TRIBUTES
Sequenom, Inc. SimplexGrinnell President’s Circle Donors Society of Fire Protection Engineers Mr. & Mrs. Peter Soland resident’s Circle members are individual donors The Burn Institute is grateful to the following Ms. Diane Sparacino State Farm Insurance Companies who support the Burn Institute with an annual gift individuals, corporations, foundations and Mr. & Mrs. Edward Stauf of $1,000 or more. This annual gift can be made Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation P community groups for their generous gifts. in the form of cash, check, credit card or appreciated Supervisor Ron Roberts - San Diego County Board of Supervisors Listed below are donations of $250+ made from Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sutherland stock. You can become a member for only $83 a month. October 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011. Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation To learn about all the exciting annual benefits you will Mr. Sergio Tagliapietra receive as a President’s Circle member contact Diane Action Donation Services The Allergan Foundation Adams, Ferrone & Ferrone The Cox Kids Foundation at the San Diego Foundation Sutherland at 858.541.2277 ext. 19 or Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation [email protected]. AMN Healthcare The San Diego Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Allan W. Arendsee UCSD - Fire Safety Resources AT&T Employee Giving / UW Campaign United Way of Imperial County Current Members of the President’s Circle ViaSat Bell Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Asciutto Chief Tracy Jarman, (ret.) Vista Firefighters Local 4107 Charity Account BIA Cares Mr. & Mrs. Allan Arendsee Mr. & Mrs. Warren Johnson Wal-Mart Store #2150 Mr. & Mrs. James J. Boland Mr. & Mrs. Jim Batman Ms. Dolores Juditz Wal-Mart Store #2245 Ms. Vikki Dee Bradshaw Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Berend Mr. Brent Katsakos Wal-Mart Store #5140 Ms. Betsy Brown Mr. James Boland Mr. & Mrs. Michael Keel Western Fire Protection Ms. Torrey Brown Mr. Terry Butler & Ms. Karen Dodge Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Kerl Westmorland Fire Department Ms. Sarah E. Bullock Mr. Robin Callaway Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Kew Ms. Cynthia Windsor Burn Institute - Inland Empire Peter House & Carol Childs Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Kintz Wireless Infrastructure Services Carlsbad Firefighters IAFF Association Local 3730 Ms. Robin Christensen Loren Kramer CH2M Hill Mr. Vin Ciruzzi Mr. Milt Levy Change a Life Foundation Ms. Velma Cooney Mr. James Lockwood Chula Vista Firefighter’s Foundation Memorial/Tribute Gifts Mr. Don Cowan Margaret Lowery Mr. Vin Ciruzz Mr. & Mrs. Doug Cox Chief Javier Mainar Citizens for Fire Safety In Memory Chief & Mrs. Kevin Crawford Mr. James L. Mason City of Holtville Dr. & Mrs. Tim Crawford Mr. Tony Mahavier City of National City Community Development Anonymous Mr. Matthew B. Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Ken McCarty City of San Diego (CDBG) In Memory of Rabbi Aaron Gottesman & his dog, Tovah Gottesman Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Davee Chief & Mrs. Ken Miller, (ret.) Ms. Suzanne Cohen Mr. Vin Ciruzzi Mr. Ted Drcar Mark Moothart Combined Health Agencies In Memory of Canice Ciruzzi Mr. & Mrs. John Durso Mr. & Mrs. Charles Muha Community Service Association, San Diego Unified School District Mr. Larry Frampton Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Elks Mr. Robert Naudin Costco - Corporate Matching Gifts In Memory of Derek Frampton D’Acquisto Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ferrero Mr. & Mrs. John Nyquist Dr. & Mrs. Tim Crawford Scott & the Hensiek Family Mr. & Mrs. James Floros Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. O’Brien Crown Ace Hardware In Memory of Michael Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Steve Flynn Dr. & Mrs. Timothy O’Malley Mr. & Mrs. Frank De Clercq Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neil Mr. Ralph Frame Chief & Mrs. David Ott, (ret.) Deloitte & Touche LLP In Memory of Michael Hoffman Mr. Larry Frampton Mr. & Mrs. Steve Parker Mr. Adam Diaz Mr. & Mrs. Scott Free Chief & Mrs. Bob Pfohl Capt. Linda D’Orsi Mr. Dale Ganzow Dr. Michael Pierschbacher Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Drcar In Honor Battalion Chief Tom Gardner Mr. Sean Scott Dublin Mob Choppers Chief Augie Ghio Mr. & Mrs. Allan Severson Edison International - Employee Contributions Campaign Mr. Ray Campuzano Ms. Connie Golden Mr. Stanley Solis El Cajon Firemen’s Relief Association In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday Mrs. Betty Graham Mr. Dan Spinazzola El Centro Firefighters Association Ms. Dana Castillo Mr. Laury Graves Diane Sutherland Captain Doug Elliott In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thurman Ms. Ann P. Elms Mr. & Mrs. William Druliner Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hillgren Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Turner Emerson Network Power In Honor of Mary Camper-Titsingh Ms. Joan Hoffman Chief Mitch Villalpando Employees Charity Organization of Northrop Grumman Ms. Frances Fischman Mr. Philip W. Hoffman Ms. Lesley Walbridge Fiesta Concessions, Inc. In Honor of John Bird Mr. Steve Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Weitzen FIRE-ETC Mr. Jason Getchius Mr. Ron Houston Chief & Mrs. Erwin Willis, (ret.) Firefighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute - FFACBI In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday Battalion Chief & Mrs. Clayton R. Howe Mr. Tom Yaotani Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Mr. Edward Hope Dr. & Mrs. Kent Humber Mr. & Mrs. James A. Floros In Honor of Brennon Hope Dr. Victor Jaime Foresters Equity Services Mr. William Hopple Ms. Laurie Franks In Honor of Terri Leyton’s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Scott Free Ms. Cynthia Knapp Mr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Gerak In Honor of Brendan McInerney Goodrich / Rohr Employees’ Will-Share Club Ms. Joan K. Kugal Mrs. Betty Graham In Honor of John Bird Grossmont Healthcare District Mr. & Mrs. William Lewis Heritage Society Luncheon Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hansen In Honor of Brooke Linman Mr. James B. Hardiman Ms. Barbara Mannino Heritage Publishing & Communications LTD. In Honor of Carol Camarda La Costa Glen in Carlsbad was the venue for the Mr. & Mrs. Gregory R. Hillgren Mr. & Mrs. Paul Medina Burn Institute’s Heritage Society luncheon. Held Ms. Joan Hoffman In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday November 18, the successful event hosted 25 ICW Group Insurance Companies Mr. Don Mullen guests and featured a special presentation by Imperial County Children & Families First Commission In Honor of Don Cowan Imperial Valley College Ms. Jeralyn Richards George Chamberlin, Executive Editor of The Daily Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday Transcript, business editor/host of “Money in the Imperial Valley Fire Chiefs’ Association Mr. & Mrs. Steven Schechtman Morning” on KOGO radio and Money Advisor for Insurance Brokers & Agents of San Diego In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday NBC 7/39. JTD Consulting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Stine Ms. Dolores Juditz In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday Ms. Nancy Karl Mr. & Mrs. James Stine Ms. Barbara Kendall In Honor of Paul Stine’s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kerl Ms. Aimee-Noelle Swanson & Mr. Eric Rice Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Kew In Honor of Ron & Kelli Chase Ms. Kathryn Kolb Mr. Steve Wehn & AMN Healthcare L.N. Curtis & Sons In Honor of Don Cowan Leaning Rock Financial Services Letofsky & McClain Ms. Margaret Lowery Mr. R. Anthony Mahavier Mr. & Mrs. James L. Mason MFM Enterprises, Inc. Chief & Mrs. Kenneth J. Miller In Memory Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Nick Monroe Matthew Moreno Motorola Foundation Northrop Grumman Firefighter, Federal Fire • 11/10/84 – 2/15/11 Admiral & Mrs. John Nyquist Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. O’Brien Off The Wall Dog (Above Left) Chamberlin poses with BI Executive Director/CEO, Dr. & Mrs. Timothy O’Malley James Floros. (Above Right, L-R) BI Assistant Executive Director/ Chief David Ott COO Di Sutherland, James Floros and La Costa Glen resident Pala Band of Mission Indians Mary Hanson-Hirsch. Mr. Jeremy Patterson Fire Marshal Charles Peraza, Brawley Fire Department Mr. & Mrs. Chris Petree Dr. Michael D. Pierschbacher Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Reed Elsevier Ms. Cynthia M. Rhamy On February 15, Federal Fire lost one Check Presentations Risk & Insurance Management Society of its best when 26-year-old Matthew Jeff Gearhart of the Rolf Benirschke Legacy Foundation Insurance Brokers Ms. Anna Rollins-Stanger Moreno unexpectedly passed away at his Mr. Brad Rubino home in Chula Vista. An active member Association presents a Mr. & Mrs. Julian Salazar check to BI Assistant San Diego Kiwanis Club with the department and supporter of the Executive Director/COO, San Diego Padres Burn Institute since 2008, Moreno will be Di Sutherland, at the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District group’s annual dinner Mr. Jon Sanchioli missed. We express our sincere condolences held January 23. San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association to his department and loved ones. San Diego Gas & Electric Sempra Employee Giving Network Sempra Energy Foundation
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Serving with Pride in Difficult Times IAFF Burn Camp ou can’t swing a short stick without hitting a be prepared. No one stands alone in these times we he International Association of Fire Fighters media article or story about over-compensated live in economically. Burn Foundation (IAFF) held its 15th annual Ypublic employees these days. Much of what we TInternational Burn Camp in Washington, D.C., read or hear in these stories paints a very unflattering What can you the customer expect from your September 25 - October 1, 2010. picture of our public employees including firefighters. firefighters? That they will always be there for you! High wages, exorbitant benefits, the perception of Whether you dial 9-1-1, need CPR training, or The Burn Institute selected unsustainable retirement plans, and the list goes on. your local school wants a fire station visitation or a San Diego Fire-Rescue Stop, Drop and Role presentation, your firefighters Department Firefighter/Camp In spite of these, at times, disparaging and generally will be there. When you have a child, spouse, Counselor, Oscar Rodriguez, inaccurate tales, I swell with pride at the positive grandparent, or other loved one that needs an and 13-year-old burn survivor attitude firefighters have throughout the County of emergency response, your firefighters will be there. Miguel Villa of Imperial Valley San Diego in continuing to provide a high level of When you have that event that can alter your life, (pictured left) to attend the service to their citizens and businesses. I have the your firefighters will be there for you and weeklong camp. privilege to hear from other Fire Chiefs and witness your family. in person firefighters responding professionally and “To have been chosen to go on efficiently to meet the needs of their communities on So the other question is – what can you do to this trip is an honor in itself,” many levels. Emergency responses, community events, support your local fire department? The biggest said Rodriguez. “We were able to meet some really charity fund raising (and yes with enthusiasm for the thing you can do is stop a firefighter and simply great people there from all over the U.S. and Canada; I Burn Institute), risking their health and lives to save thank them for what they do. This means more to know that we made some lasting friendships.” others and reduce property loss. All these things and the rank and file firefighter than anything. We all more firefighters do daily, without special fanfare or want to be appreciated and firefighters are During their stay in the Nation’s capitol, participants accommodation. no different. enjoyed a variety of historic, cultural, and political activities, including a visit to the White House, several It is tough in this period of an extended global The next thing you can do is learn more about the Smithsonian museums, Mount Vernon and other economic disaster for the public not to be concerned services and public education offerings that your notable sites. about the cost of local government and emergency local fire department has for your community. Go service provision. People are losing their jobs, coping to their website find out what they have available “Just having the with pay and benefit reductions and dealing with a ton to help you become prepared before the threat. opportunity to meet of stressors that three years ago would not have been Some of our fire departments are having a difficult some of the brave in their reality. With many of our fire departments time developing and maintaining public education young burn in San Diego County, our employees have also had and preparedness services due to reduced budgets; survivors was an benefit and wage concessions; they are also feeling the find out if your fire department needs volunteers honor,” Rodriguez Burn survivor Miguel Villa and pain. Organizationally, fire departments everywhere to help establish these life and property saving said, adding, “I think firefighter Oscar Rodriguez pose with are evaluating our service models to find more cost programs. You can also contact our partner, the I learn more from IAFF General President, Harold A. Schaitberger. efficient and effective ways to provide the core services Burn Institute, where you can find a wide variety them than I am able required by our citizens. As our populations increase of free fire and burn prevention programs for every to offer sometimes. It is very humbling and I am proud and age the demands on your fire department and age group. Find out more at www.burninstitute.org. that I had the chance, thanks to the Burn Institute, to firefighters will increase. Organizationally we need to have been there.” Firefighters love their careers. They bond with their communities and truly want to serve to the best of their abilities and resources. In these really challenging fiscal times, let’s try to get past the In Memory headlines and take a real look at public safety employees. They are your neighbor, your friend, Where Arthur Kazunori and your lifeline when you need them. They are Your Dollars Lindberg-Tachikawa truly there for you. Go.
On January 1, burn survivor and Augie Ghio, President friend of the Burn Institute, Arthur San Diego County Kazunori Lindberg-Tachikawa (Art Fire Chiefs’ Association The Cost of Caring Lindberg), passed away at the age of 59. ■ 84% Program Services ■ 13% Fundraising In April 2009, Lindberg suffered ■ 3% Management & General Costs severe burns while repairing a motor home. His teenage daughter, Cora, rescued her father and was subsequently awarded the Spirit of Courage Award in SAVE THE DATE! May 2010. Lindberg’s active role in the burn community included hosting the Burn Institute’s Summer Retreat for Adult Burn Survivors Camp Beyond The Scars held last fall. July 16-22, 2011 Camp Cuyamaca, CA His warmth and generosity of spirit touched everyone he met. For more information, contact BI The Burn Institute extends its Support Services Manager, Dana heartfelt condolences to the entire Kuhn at 858-541-2277, Ext. 21 or Lindberg family. [email protected]
A $70 contribution will provide one night of emergency housing for a family to stay near the UCSD Regional Burn Center while their loved one is hospitalized. $70 BURN SUPPORT BURN INSTITUTE BEACON 6 EVENTS Give Burns the Boot! Farmers Insurance FIRE EXPO/ 12th Annual Firefighter Firefighter Demolition Derby
Boot Drive: April 6 oin us, Saturday, June 18, for the most exciting day of firefighting and car-crushing excitement this side of the Mississippi! Held Jduring the San Diego County Fair, general admission will allow visitors to enjoy the fairgrounds PLUS all of the excitement that has made the Farmer’s Insurance FIRE EXPO/Firefighter Demo Derby the largest firefighting event in Southern California! It’s a great value for your entertainment dollar and all for a good cause.
Boot Drive 2010: San Diego Fire-Rescue Department The 21st Annual Farmer’s Insurance FIRE EXPO/Firefighter Demo firefighters lend a hand (and Derby is the only special event in San Diego County endorsed by the a few boots), to the effort in (Left) Lemon Grove firefighter, Joe Lavigne, and Downtown San Diego. San Diego County Council of Firefighters and the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association – with active participation from every fire friends celebrate his 2010 Demo Derby win. ook for firefighters in and around San Diego agency, association and union. Presented by the Fire Fighters Advisory Council County, as they take to the streets once again for to the Burn Institute (FFACBI), celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, event Lthe FFACBI’s Firefighter Boot Drive to benefit proceeds support BI fire and burn prevention education, burn survivor support the Burn Institute! Come out, thank your local heroes services and programs including Camp Beyond The Scars for burn-injured and give to the BI’s largest one-day fundraiser of the children. So come out and join us – and experience an exhilarating day of year. Firefighters will be located at intersections across firefighting fun! the county during morning and/or evening commutes. Check the Burn Institute website for locations as the For general information, call the Burn Institute (858) 541-2277 or visit www.burninstitute.org. Firefighters event nears: www.burninstitute.org. interested in derby participation or businesses wishing to sponsor a car or event booth: Contact BI Special Events Manager, Kelsey Warren at (858) 541-2277, Ext. 20; [email protected]. Remember, every dollar raised here stays to serve the local community with important fire/burn prevention outreach and burn survivor support programs • Firefighter Demolition Derby • Community Pavilion & fire safety exhibits including Camp Beyond The Scars for burn-injured • Derby car display (pre-race) • Fire & burn prevention education booths & vendors children (5-17). Show your support and “Give Burns • Local heroes compete head-to-head • Free photo with a firefighter the Boot!” • “Live” firefighter demonstrations • Fire truck, engine & apparatus display • Exciting vehicle fire • Activities & hands-on fun for the kids Note to fire service: Each Firefighter Boot Drive • Thrilling vehicle extrication • Fire Safe Kid poster contest display participant will receive a free ticket to Firefighter • Rappelling from the rafters & more • Free smoke alarms, prizes & giveaways Night at the Padres (April 22), and a limited edition • Burn Run Parade of fire trucks/apparatus • Live music commemorative T-shirt! For more information, contact BI Special Events Manager Kelsey Warren at (858) 541-2277, Ext. 20, or e-mail [email protected]. Inaugural Chiefs’ Gala & Golf Classic he Burn Institute’s annual Chiefs’ Tournament has been upgraded to a fantastic two-day event, with the kick-off Gala to be held on SAVE THE DATE! T9/11 – a special day of significance, particularly for the fire service. Held at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn, the Sunday night Gala will feature an elegant dinner, live music and dancing, plus amazing live and silent auctions. The Golf Classic will be held the following day (Monday Sept. 12), at the legendary Maderas Golf Club in Poway.
The Burn Institute Auxiliary is teaming up with the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association to host the event. A portion of 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 39th Annual Spirit of Courage (858) 541-2277, Ext. 20, or e-mail [email protected]. Awards Banquet Sponsorships are still available! Thursday, May 26, 2011 Hyatt Regency La Jolla – Aventine Ballroom Join the Padres as they Salute Local Firefighters For general information visit: he smell of fresh-cut grass, the Special discount tickets – Hurry, supplies are limited! www.burninstitute.org or call 858-541-2277 crack of the bat . . . support $17.50 - Right Field, Lower Reserved (reg. $21) Tlocal fire service and enjoy $19.00 - Field Pavilion (reg. $24.50) Sponsorships: the all-American sport of baseball Di Sutherland 858-541-2277, Ext. 19 when the San Diego Padres take on Order online at: www.padres.com/promo (Promo [email protected]. the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Code “BURN”). To order by phone, contact Linda April 22, 2011 at Petco Park! Pregame Van Wickel at 858-541-2277, Ext. 12; ceremonies honoring local fire service [email protected]. Deadline for this will begin at 6:40 p.m. and will feature a firefighter video special promotion is April 15, 2011. tribute as firefighters line the field and a young burn survivor gets the thrill-of-a-lifetime, throwing out the first pitch!
Honorary Chair Hosted by the San Diego-Imperial County Firefighters Marius Dasianu, Advisory Council to the Burn Institute, a portion of of Lakeside, special ticket proceeds from the 12th Annual Firefighter throws out the first pitch at Night at the Padres will benefit BI fire/burn prevention the Padres vs. education, and burn survivor support programs and Pirates game in 2010. (Photo services including Camp Beyond The Scars for burn- courtesy San injured children (5-17). Diego Padres).
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BI-IE Spirit of Courage Awards 2011 EVENT CALENDAR Honoring the Extraordinary
he historic Mission Inn, 12th Annual Firefighter Boot Drive Riverside was the elegant APRILWednesday, April 6 setting for the Burn Institute- T Held throughout San Diego County Inland Empire’s 7th annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet, held November 5.
Members of the fire service, first responders, friends and family were among the more than 200 guests who 12th Annual Firefighter Night joined to honor 17 brave and fearless at the Padres individuals who exhibited exceptional Friday, April 22 courage in saving the life of another Padres vs. Phillies from serious injury or death by fire. PETCO Park, San Diego
MAY39th Annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet Thursday, May 26 Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Honoree Patrick James of Long Beach (right), meets the woman he rescued for the first time, as he receives a BI-IE Spirit of Courage Award. Jeff Davis, (KFRG 95.1 FM), served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. “Our best heroes are still ordinary people,” said Davis. “People who, because of their courage, integrity, and compassion, do The 21st Annual Farmer’s Insurance extraordinary things.” JUNE FIRE EXPO/Firefighter Demo Derby Saturday, June 18 Before the official presentations, a Del Mar Fairgrounds special Spirit of Courage Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Corona Firefighter Rick Stone. “Rick is recognized for his countless hours, Honoree Stephani Pineda of Hesperia, (fourth from left) is reunited with Dr. Victor Joe, MD energy, and enthusiasm as Chairman (far left) and staff from the Burn Unit at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The 11-year-old of the Fire Fighters Advisory Council sustained serious burns to her face, shoulders and chest in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue (FFAC), and as the director of Camp her father and two brothers from their burning home. Beyond The Scars,” said Sherri Laffey, BI-IE Director. 25TH Annual Summer Session Special guests included California JULY Camp Beyond The Scars Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries and July 16-22 San Bernardino County Supervisor Camp Cuyamaca, CA Neil Derry.
In Memory Sunroad Enterprises SEPTInaugural Chiefs’ Gala & Golf Classic Kenneth “Ken” Greig Shortt Presented by Ashford University Two-Day Event, Sat-Sun, 9/11-9/12 Rancho Bernardo Inn (Gala) On December 8, 2010, the Burn Institute lost a dear friend. Kenneth “Ken” Grieg Maderas Golf Club (Classic) Shortt passed away after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was 71.
An active volunteer and staunch supporter of the Burn Institute, Shortt was heavily involved in the organization’s Senior Smoke Alarm program, and installed the safety devices on an ongoing basis for several years.
Shortt made a big difference in the lives he touched and helped to make our community a safer place in which to live. The BI extends its heartfelt condolences Volunteer opportunities are available for many of our events. to his entire family. For more information, call 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.
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Programs You are reading the Spring 2011 issue of Beacon Bits the Burn Institute Beacon. Please don’t and Services throw this newsletter away! Pass it along The Burn Institute Board of Directors would to a friend. If you know someone who Fire and Burn Prevention Education like to welcome new board member David would like to receive this publication, if • Burni the Dragon’s Preschool Curriculum Guide Bond and new Advisory Board member you would like to be removed from our Nancy Ott. • Child Care Burn Prevention mailing list, or if you have an address or • Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace e-mail change, please write to A big thank you and fond farewell to Burn (Nominal Fee) Institute Advisory Board (and former Board [email protected] or call • Fire Safe Kids Program & Website (K-3) of Directors members), Jim Hansen, and 858-541-2277, ext.11. • First Responder Smoke Alarm Program Chief Erwin Willis (ret.), as well as outgoing • It’s Your Choice 1 & 2 Advisory Board Members Captain Jeff • Juvenile Firesetter Program Chumbley and Jill White. We thank Staff • Senior Fire Safety & Smoke Alarm Program them for their time, energy and service to James A. Floros • Wildfire Guide the organization. Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer Burn Research Farewell and thank you to outgoing board members Ron Houston and Scott Alevy, Diane Sutherland • Funding Vital Burn Research and Treatment who will continue to serve on the BI’s Assistant Executive Director/ Advisory Board. Chief Operating Officer Burn Survivor Support • Adult Support Group Thank you to the SDSU Aztecs Women’s • Camp Beyond The Scars for Burn-Injured Children Basketball team for honoring local fire service Irma Covarrubias • Emergency Needs/ Special Assistance Fund and the BI at its Firefighter, EMS & Burn Development Coordinator • Holiday Party Institute Night, held January 5. • Mentorship Program Kathleen Frampton • Retreat for Adult Burn Survivors Director of Volunteer Services
• Scholarship Program Fabianne Furman • School Re-Entry Program i Community Outreach Specialist/ • SOAR Peer Support Juvenile Fire Setter Interventionist Program Highlight Community Service Emergency Preparedness in the Dana Kuhn Support Services Manager/ • Fire and Burn Prevention Literature Workplace: Train your employees on Juvenile Fire Setter Interventionist • Public Service Announcements Fire Safety today! • Speakers Bureau The Burn Institute’s Emergency Preparedness Christina Lesniak Office Manager • Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet in the Workplace Program is structured around the guidelines and recommendations made by James Payne OSHA, DOSH, and Cal/OSHA, the National Fire Community Outreach Specialist Protection Association and other recognized (Imperial Valley) experts, and can be tailored to meet the needs Diane Sparacino Spring Cleaning? of your business. Director of Communications
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