restoring lives.
standing with survivors & families.
advancing burn care.
Born from the fire service. Dedicated to every survivor. We turn compassion into action for those rebuilding life after burn injury.
by the numbers
Every number represents a life changed — and a reason our mission matters.
450,000+
People treated for burn injuries each year in the U.S.
(Source: American Burn Association)
1 in 4
Burn patients are children or teens.
(Pediatric burns make up ~22-25% of all cases)
1,600+
Firefighters suffer thermal burn injuries annually.
(NFPA estimates that 8% of fireground injuries are burns.)
500+
Burn patients are treated each year at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Burn Center
(Our region’s adult burn unit)
Thousands
of Children receive specialized care at Children’s National Hospital’s Burn Program each year
(The only ABA-verified pediatric burn program in the region)
$10 million+
In funding provided by the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation for burn research, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
(Invested in healing since 2004 — supporting care, recovery & hope)
50+
Local burn survivors, caregivers, and professionals sponsored to attend the 2023 Phoenix World Burn Congress.
(Connecting our local community to national survivor support networks)
100+
Children and adults participate annually in Foundation-supported burn camps and adaptive recovery programs.
(Because healing happens far beyond the hospital walls)
history & mission
Founded by firefighters, driven by compassion, dedicated to healing.
who we serve
Those living with the impact of burn injury — survivors, families, firefighters, and the medical teams who care for them.
how we help
We turn compassion into action — helping people heal, connect, and move forward.
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$25
One day of parking at the burn unit
Covers the cost of parking for a family visiting their loved one in the hospital — one less thing to worry about during long, emotional days of recovery.
$75
Funds a family counseling session
Provides a counseling session for a survivor or family member coping with trauma, anxiety, or life after a burn injury — helping them process and heal together.
$250
Week of meals for a burn-injured firefighter’s family
Helps feed a firefighter’s family while their loved one is hospitalized — offering comfort, care, and one less burden during the toughest moments.
$1000
Sends a child burn survivor to camp
Covers travel, lodging, and all camp activities for a child survivor — giving them a week of friendship, confidence, and pure joy surrounded by others who understand.