The San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, resources, and assistance to burn survivors. The foundation is funded entirely through donations and community-sponsored fundraising events held throughout the year. Through these efforts, the foundation works to improve the lives of burn survivors and their families by offering meaningful support during recovery and beyond.
Who are we?
"It's an organization that is run fully by firefighters within the San Jose Fire Department"
- Wes Barone (trustee)
Fill the Boot 2025
Two of our board members Wes and Di-an talk about the burn foundation and what we do to help burn survivors.
Burn Camp 2026
"Every dollar that is raised through the burn foundation goes directly towards supporting burn survivors."
- Di-an Duong (trustee)
Lisa Marie's Story
Lisa Marie talks about her experience with the San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation and how they've supported her going to burn conferences and contributed to giving her a sense of community, she says "it made me feel apart of, and that I could also be of help."
Charity Gala 2026
Captain Jaime Kerin of the San Jose Fire Department shares about a burn injury he experienced in 2012 and how the burn foundation impacted his recovery.
Captain Kerin's Story
March 15, 2012
We provide financial assistance to burn survivors and their families during the recovery process. Whether you are facing financial hardship following a burn injury or need help obtaining essential burn garments and recovery-related supplies, we are committed to providing support when it is needed most.
Financial Support
The San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation is dedicated to supporting burn survivors, their families, and the burn care community nationwide. Through a variety of programs and partnerships, we provide and support services that promote recovery, education, and long-term well-being. Below are some of the services and initiatives we offer. For additional information and resources, please visit our Resources page.
Career Development
We are committed to supporting the burn care community by investing in the professional growth and development of healthcare providers. To help advance burn care knowledge and expertise, we offer financial assistance to healthcare professionals seeking to attend burn care conferences, educational programs, and other industry events.
RESOURCES
Community Events
Throughout the year, we host a variety of events designed to bring the burn community together while raising funds and awareness for burn prevention, recovery, and survivor support. These events provide opportunities for connection, education, and community engagement, helping us further our mission of supporting burn survivors and their families.
Resource Hub
We work closely with other organizations that support burn survivors, collaborating to expand resources, strengthen services, and improve access to care.
This website serves as a resource hub designed to connect burn survivors, their families, and healthcare providers with organizations, educational materials, support services, and other resources.