Burn Institute

05/11/2026

E-bikes are everywhere, and families deserve clear, practical safety information. This free webinar hosted by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer features Scripps Trauma Prevention and Beth Black, an e-bike safety expert and founder of The Bellemont Project. Topics:

- What doctors are seeing right now in emergency rooms
- Tips for parents on helmets, road rules, and expectations
- Legal e-bikes vs. higher-powered electric motorcycles sold as “e-bikes”
- What needs to change to keep kids safe on our streets

Know a family navigating e-bikes with their kids? Please forward this invite and help spread the word. Register here:

E-bikes are everywhere, and families deserve clear, practical safety information. This free webinar hosted by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer features Scripps Trauma Prevention and Beth Black, an e-bike safety expert and founder of The Bellemont Project. We will cover what is driving youth injuries, h...

05/01/2026

Big thanks to our friends at Del Mar-Solana Beach Sunrise Rotary Club! The Club generously granted us $3,000 to underwrite campers to attend "Camp Beyond the Scars" - FREE weeklong summer camp for children with burn injuries. https://burninstitute.org/camp/

Also, the Rotarians assembled 100 packets of fire/burn prevention information that we share with seniors as part of our 'Fire Safe Seniors' program - FREE installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. https://burninstitute.org/fss/

04/23/2026

We’re proud to recognize the Chula Vista Fire Department as the Top Fundraiser in South County San Diego during the 2026 Firefighter Boot Drive 👏

Through their incredible dedication, they raised $9,845 to support burn prevention education and critical services for burn survivors.

We are deeply grateful for the Chula Vista Fire Department’s continued partnership and unwavering commitment to our mission.

A heartfelt thank you to the Chula Vista Firefighters, Fire Explorers, and the entire Chula Vista community who helped fill the boot with their generous donations. Your support makes a lasting impact 💙🔥

04/18/2026

We’re proud to recognize North County Fire Protection District and Fallbrook Firefighters as the Top Fundraiser among North County fire departments during the 2026 Firefighter Boot Drive 👏 County Fire Protection District Fallbrook Firefighters Association

Their incredible efforts raised $9,690 to support burn prevention education programs and critical services for burn survivors.

A heartfelt thank you to North County Fire, Fallbrook Firefighters, and the generous Fallbrook community for your dedication to the Burn Institute 💙🔥

04/17/2026

We’re proud to recognize the Viejas Fire Department as the Top Fundraiser among East County fire departments during the 2026 Firefighter Boot Drive 👏

Their incredible efforts raised $14,597 to support burn prevention education programs and critical services for burn survivors.

A heartfelt thank you to the Viejas Fire Department, Viejas employees, and the Alpine and Viejas communities for your dedication to the Burn Institute 💙🔥

Special shoutout to Captain Mark Brinneman for his outstanding coordination efforts in making this success possible!

03/26/2026

A big thank you to San Diego Wave FC and Kaiser Permanente (via our board member Rodger Dougherty) for inviting us to the home opener and to be recognized as a community health champion!

03/18/2026

The last day of Boot Drive is tomorrow! Miramar Fire will be out boot driving tomorrow morning, if you are in the area keep an eye out for them!

03/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union for their generous support of our 27th Annual Firefighter Boot Drive. Their partnership helps ensure this important fundraiser runs smoothly and successfully, allowing more dollars to go directly toward burn prevention education and burn survivor services. We are grateful to stand alongside organizations that are so deeply committed to our fire service community. San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union

03/13/2026

Thank you to all of the departments who helped us with Boot Drive 2026! We are so thankful for their support and all the people who donated!

03/11/2026

Boot drive day 2 is here! Help us fill up the boot! See below if your local department is boot driving!

March 11th Boot Drive Departments
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire
Carlsbad Firefighters
Coronado Firefighters
Imperial Beach Fire
North County FPD & Fallbrook Firefighters Association
Oceanside Firefighters
Rancho Santa Fe Protection District
Santee Firefighters
Vista Firefighters