A firefighter-founded nonprofit established in 2004 that works to prevent burns and improve the quality of life of burn survivors through burn-care funding, recovery and aftercare support, retreats, burn camps, family assistance, education, research, and community connection.
Services & categories
Programs & services
Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Aftercare Support Services
ActiveSupport for burn survivors and families after hospitalization, including aftercare and reentry initiatives, survivor and family gatherings, peer-support training, and support for long-term emotional, social, and practical recovery.
Children's Burn Camp
ActiveA summer week for young burn survivors ages 8–18 featuring outdoor recreation, confidence-building, peer connection, and supportive activities. The foundation states that it covers lodging, meals, transportation, supplies, and activities so families incur no cost.
Family Services Team
ActiveImmediate assistance for families of injured firefighters, including travel, lodging, meals, and emotional support while the firefighter is hospitalized.
Firefighter Burn Survivor Week
ActiveA week devoted to recovery, confidence-building, and connection for firefighters recovering from burn injuries, with peers who have had similar experiences.
Support for Burn Care Providers
ActiveSupport for burn-care education, specialized equipment, research, and programs connected with regional burn-care teams and medical facilities.
Resource information
States served
Who this resource serves
Burn survivors, families, firefighters, and burn-care professionals, with eligibility varying by program. The Bert W. Martin retreat is described specifically for adult burn survivors.
How to access services
Review the relevant program page on the official website and contact the foundation at info@dcffburnfoundation.org for current eligibility, application, scheduling, and participation details. The official contact page directs users to contact the foundation for program inquiries.