The FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE
is staffed by five full-time employees:

Pictured above Catharine, Shannon, Patty, Cheri, Mimi

Patty Neifer serves as our Executive Director.

Catharine Shaw serves as our Program / Volunteer Coordinator.

Shannon Munoz serves as our Bookkeeper.

Cheri Gustafson serves as our Program Assistant.

Mimi Arroyo serves as our Event / Program Coordinator.

In addition, MANY volunteers work to support the organization.
Volunteers are what make the services provided by the Burn Institute possible!


The Executive Board of Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 serves as the Executive Board of the burn institute and oversees policy decisions. The Executive Board is made-up of the following individuals:

  • Rich Schmiedt

  • Pat Cook

  • Skip Nance

  • Pat Monahan

  • Dave Charron

  • Jaymes Butler

  • Jed Kircher

  • Dan Quiggle

  • Wally Enos

Additionally, an Advisory Board serves to assist in guiding the operational goals and objectives of the organization. The Advisory Board is made-up of the following individuals:

Clint Alexander
Sacramento Metro Fire District

Oscar Barrera
Stockton Fire Department - Retired

Leo Baustian
Sacramento City Fire Department

Mike Daw
Sacramento Metro Fire Department

Dave Dolson
Sacramento City Fire Department

Carl Granger

Sacramento Fire Department - Retired

Cliff Haskell
Executive Director Emeritus

Steve Loza
Sacramento Metro Fire District

Brian Rice
Sacramento Metro Fire District

Forrest Rowell
Sacramento Metro Fire District

Steve Suhr

Sacramento Fire Department - Retired

Scott Williams
Sacramento City Fire Department

Koy Wilson
Stockton City Fire Department


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Sacramento, CA

www.ffburn.org