Dedicated to assuring the best possible burn treatment, recovery, and prevention programs are available to our community.
Our Mission
The Firefighters Burn Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded by Sacramento Fire Captain Cliff Haskell and the Sacramento Area Fire Fighters, Local 522 in 1973 for the purpose of establishing a local burn treatment facility; providing recovery programs for burn survivors; promoting fire and burn prevention through public education; funding education for medical burn team professionals, firefighters, and burn survivors; and supporting burn treatment and rehabilitation research.
Programs and Services
A variety of programs for burn survivors and Firefighters.
Support Groups
Recovery Programs
Prevention & Education
Scholarships
Upcoming Events
National Burn Awareness Week
National Burn Awareness Week is an important annual observance dedicated to educating the public about burn prevention and safety.
Firefighters “Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive
Hundreds of firefighters volunteer each year to collect donations in their boots during the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser.
Youth Firesetter Program
The Youth Firesetter Program (YFP) is an intervention program for youth (ages 5-17) who demonstrate a tendency to misuse fire. The program is led by fire, probation, burn and healthcare professionals who provide a coordinated effort in helping youth firesetters and their families receive the assistance they need through assessments, psychological referrals, and education.
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Burn Camps
Firefighters Kids Camp and Little Heroes Family Burn Camp both encourage healing, personal growth, and character development, and have well-trained burn care and recovery professionals, as well as FFBI staff, to assist campers and their families with understanding and coping with the physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery
Show Your Support
Your gift will help to provide recovery programs for burn survivors; promote fire and burn prevention through public education; fund education for medical burn team professionals, firefighters, and burn survivors; and support burn treatment and rehabilitation research.
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Questions? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a message and we’ll respond as soon as possible.