"Fighting for the prevention of fires and burn injuries"
Mission
The Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation, was founded in June,1999, by members of the Stratford Fire Department, Local 998 of the International Association of Firefighters. We are a recognized 501-(c) 3 organization. Our purpose is to provide economic support to the funding of projects in the areas of fire and burn prevention through education, research and public awareness programs to benefit the residents of the Town of Stratford, Stratford, CT
Connecticut Burn Center Renovation at Bridgeport Hospital
Announces $1.5 million dollar renovation of the burn center. This project will be a six to nine month complete renovation of the burn unit. This will include the updating and modernization of critical care and step down rooms, therapy room, nurses station, much needed equipment and a family suite; which will provide families of loved ones being treated the opportunity to stay in this center. This suite will include a bedroom, living room, full bathroom and kitchenette.
The Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation have undertaken the funding of this suite. To find out more on this renovation, please click the Bridgeport Hospital Renovation. Tab in the upper left corner of this page to navigate to our web page for information on this project and to donate.
We thank you for your support!
Please view the video to the right to learn more about the history, renovation and support of the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation is
proud to announce its support of the renovation of the Connecticut Burn Center and the construction of a family suite by making our first donation to the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation in the amount of $33,000.00!
Please click the donate button to the right if you wish to donate to this campaign without navigating to the web page:
Donations are tax deductible under I.R.S. Guidelines and a letter will be sent to you for this purpose.....Thank You!
F.M. Global Grant Presentation
Officers and members of the Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation receive a $2,900.00 grant from Mr. Michael Spaziani, Manager-Fire Service Program, F.M. Global
F.M. Global is one of the world's largest commercial insurers. Through its Fire Prevention and Grant Program, F.M. Global awards grants quarterly to fire departments - as well as national, state, regional and local community organizations worldwide- that best demonstrate a need for funding where dollars can have the most demonstrable impact on preventing fires, or mitigating the damage it can cause.
We are very honored to receive this grant as it will greatly enhance our fire prevention and education programs, and our mission of preventing fires and burn injuries.
The Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation has partnered with Emmy Award winning journalist Dr. Frank Field, in presenting a most important fire safety video, "Fire Is".
Please Click the "Fire Is" Image to access our web page to watch all five "Fire Is" Modules.
2012 Upcoming Events
Wine Tasting
February 16, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Oronoque Country Club 385 Oronoque Lane Stratford, CT 06615
$25.00 Per Person
Please click the wine tasting tab under our upcoming events tab for further details.
CT Burn Center
Statewide Fundraising Events
New London Firefighters, Local 1522
Prime Rib
February 22, 2012
Starting at 6:00 PM
Stah's Cafe' on Pequot Avenue
Tickets: $20.00 PP
Limited Tickets available at Stash's and New London Fire Headquarters
Bridgeport Firefighters, Local 834 "United for Recovery"
To support;
The Connecticut Burn Center, the only burn center in Connecticut
Dinner Dance
March 10, 2012
Vazanno's Four Seasons 337 Kenyon Street Stratford. CT
Tickets: $60.00 PP
Includes: Dinner & Open Bar
Raffle
For Tickets and additonal information please contact:
Sal Emanuel (203) 583-9414 Zoli Szabo (203) 650-2662
E-Mail us with questions or comments
To Contact us in Writing Please Mail to:
Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation P.O. Box 682 Stratford, CT 06615
