HISTORY

Burns are one of the most horrific assaults that can be inflicted on the human body. As professional fire fighters, the IAFF and its 297,000 members understand this fact better than most. We recognize the tremendous need to assist the more than 2.5 million people, including fire fighters and emergency responders, who are burned each year. That is why in 1982, the IAFF formed the IAFF Burn Foundation, and why the Foundation has been the driving force behind nearly every burn safety advance in the fire and emergency services for the last 25 years.

Since its inception, the IAFF  Burn Foundation has awarded more than $2.5 million to burn research, making it one of the largest sources for burn research grants. Foundation-funded research has been published in numerous professional medical journals and has greatly contributed to the advancement of treatment and quality of life issues for burn survivors. Research grant proposals are accepted annually and awards are distributed during the American Burn Association Annual Meeting.

The IAFF Burn Foundation also provides funding and assistance for adult burn survivor retreats, educational workshops for burn camp directors and counselors, burn prevention and education materials and direct financial assistance to regional burn camps and other related events.