BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund
3891 Main Street V5V 3P1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Today we are highlighting dedicated Burn Fund Rep Cail Low of Port Alberni Professional Fire Fighters Local 1667 who has been supporting the Burn Fund for the last two years. We are lucky to have you as part of our Burn Fund community Cail! "I was introduced to the Burn Fund soon after I joined Port Alberni Fire Department Local 1667 in July, 2017. I was really impressed by the programs and the support provided to burn survivors and their families. Inspired by the incredible... work the Burn Fund does, I decided to become the rep for Local 1667 in August, 2019. The pandemic began soon after I joined, so much of my experience with the Burn Fund has been virtual. I have enjoyed taking part in virtual Burn Camp Kick-Offs for the past two years, and look forward to participating at in-person events in the future. Local 1667 continues to support the Burn Fund by donating funds and promoting the organization. I am excited to continue being part BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund!"

Thank you to Chilliwack Firefighters Charitable Society for their donation of $5,000! These funds were raised through local fundraisers and $1,500 was raised by recently retired Capt. Jim Clarke from his retirement party. Throwing it back to Chilliwack Fire's awesome cheque presentation video from 2020 featuring burn survivor Keira McKenzie. We can't wait to see you all in person!

What better way to celebrate Halloween than a visit to the Edgemont Haunt! It's the final weekend to see this spooky attraction and all proceeds raised support with Burn Fund. The District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society has even pledged match all funds raised up to $5,000! Thank you to Trevor Watson and Jodie Blank for their incredible creativity and dedication, and to District of North Vancouver Fire Fighters for your generosity!

It's almost time to Trick or Treat! Be sure to stay safe this Halloween by following these tips from the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner! Top five Halloween fire safety tips: Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric... Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them. Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. See more

You don't want to miss this Thursday's virtual Future is Mine Workshop: Body Image is an Inner Picture of Outer Appearance. Join Cindy Rutter and James Bosch this Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM to explore topics surrounding body image and its effects on self-esteem for burn survivors. During the workshop participants will examine how external factors such as media trends shape how we see ourselves as well as shape societal beauty norms. Attendees will be receiving an extra speci...al self-care package for attending. Register here: https://bcpffa-org.zoom.us//tZYlcu-vpzMiH9M-0Le3OKYYGLxM0m Learn more about Cindy: https://phoenix-society.org/team/cindy-rutter-pwbc Learn more about James: https://phoenix-society.org/team/james-bosch-2020

Thank you to all of the Locals who supported this year's Bright Nights VIP Party. These Locals raised over $112,850 at our virtual event on December 3rd! We are so appreciative to each and every Local from BC and the Yukon for their incredible support of the Burn Fund year-round. If you missed the VIP Party, or would like to relive the magic, the entire show can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvzY6qE9Onc

What a great way to start the weekend! The Bright Nights 50/50 Jackpot is over $200K and growing! Thank you for your support. Buy tickets today at: https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/sm-dec-12

This morning BC Professional Fire Fighters President Gord Ditchburn appeared on CTV Morning Live Vancouver to chat about the Bright Nights 50/50 and the ways we are pivoting our fundraising efforts after Bright Nights was cancelled earlier this week. Thank you CTV Vancouver for having us on! https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/sm-dec-11

Tonight is the Fire Prevention Week Contest Judging Event! Of course judging looks very different this year as we host a virtual judging event for the first time in the contest's history. The contest has gone virtual in many ways. To make it easier for teachers to submit entires, email applications and mailed applications were accepted. We even had a record number of video entries. Stay tuned to see the winners later this week! Looking forward to seeing all of our partners ...and friends tonight! See you soon: Office of the Fire Commissioner, the Fire Prevention Officers’ Association of BC, First Nations' Emergency Services Society of BC, Fire Chiefs' Association of BC, British Columbia Fire Training Officers Association, Volunteer Firefighters Association of BC, FortisBC, Old Spaghetti Factory Canada, and Panago Pizza! #FireSafetyChallenge #FirePreventionWeek

The Jackpot is over $175,000 and soaring! Tickets are on sale until New Year's Eve and the draw takes place on January 4th. Thank you for your support!

Seeing as it’s now November, we’re going to suggest doing some early Christmas shopping. The 2021 West Kelowna Professional Firefighters Fundraising calendar is no regular firefighter calendar and features a lighthearted and fun approach. The Calendar is now available for pre-order with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Burn Fund. Thank you so much West Kelowna Professional Firefighters for your support! Pre-order here: https://westkelownaprofirefighters.com/

Happy Halloween! Our favourite Halloween tradition, Edgemont Haunt has a scary display and truly haunted decorations. Longtime supporters of the Burn Fund, they were not able to host their annual walk through haunted house this year due to safety precautions, but instead focused on a Spooktacular display. They have been accepting donations in support of the Burn Fund and last night had a special visit from District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society. Thank you so much to the Edgemont Haunt and District of North Vancouver Fire for your support! We truly appreciate it.

Did you know: usually, #BrightNightsYVR is the single largest fundraiser for BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund every year? This year, with the modified a...ttendance due to COVID-safe restrictions, we'll need your help. Cash donations will still be accepted at the entrance, but this year BC Burn Fund is holding an online 50/50 raffle to make up for the smaller Bright Nights event. Donations and proceeds from raffle tickets go towards supporting fire & rescue workers, and helping those affected by fire accidents. Get your 50/50 tickets here: https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/bright-nights-train See more

Our incredible partners Capilano Suspension Bridge Park have also been impacted by the pandemic, with Canyon Lights forced to cancel this season. But that doesn't mean you can't still visit them! Capilano Suspension Bridge is safely open with lights on 11am-6pm daily. Local residents receive an Annual Pass for the price of just one visit! Why not support local and safely enjoy the outdoors this season!

The Bright Nights 50/50 Jackpot is now over $30,000! Thank you for your support! In just over a week, the 50/50 has climbed quickly! All proceeds support for the Burn Fund’s survivor programs. But your tickets today! ... https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/bfsocial

The Stanley Park Christmas train typically raises about a half a million dollars for the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

#remembranceday #firefighters #lestweforget

It's your last chance to enter the #FireSafetyChallenge Contest in partnership with Vancouver Fire Fighters! We have been sharing fire safety tips all month. Now it's your turn to show us what you've learned by sharing a fire safety tip to social media to be entered to win a virtual cooking class with a Vancouver Fire Fighter and member of the Fire in Your Kitchen Team! All the materials will be provided and you will have fantastic new cooking tools from House of Knives. Her...e's how to win: 1. Share a photo demonstrating fire safety in the kitchen. 2. Tag @vancouverfirefighters, @bcburnfund, and @houseofknives. 3. Use the hashtag #firesafetychallenge. Good luck!

There's just two more days to enter the #FireSafetyChallenge Contest! The Burn Fund and Vancouver Fire Fighters are promoting fire safety in the kitchen with videos and tips. Share what you have learned by Midnight on October 31st to be entered to win a virtual cooking class with a Vancouver Fire Fighter and a prize pack from House of Knives. Here's how to win: 1. Share a photo demonstrating fire safety in the kitchen. 2. Tag @vancouverfirefighters, @bcburnfund, and @houseof...knives1979. 3. Use the hashtag #firesafetychallenge. Good luck and stay tuned for more fire safety tips! See more

Little Lionhearts Family Camp is going virtual for 2020! We invite families of burn survivors ages newborn to six years old to join us from November 27 - November 29 for an engaging weekend of virtual sessions led by professionals in the field of paediatric burn injuries including paediatric nurse Tessa Mendel, alongside James Bosch and Megan Bronson. Little Lionhearts Family Camp is a burn recovery program that educates and empowers families and caregivers to understand and cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery. For more information, or to sign up contact [email protected].

The Jackpot is now over $154K! We are so grateful for the incredible support we have received from the community since yesterday's announcement that Bright Nights is cancelled. Thank you! You are helping burn survivors across the province, and for that we truly could not be more thankful.

While Prevention Week is coming to a close, it’s important to practice fire safety in the kitchen everyday! Thank you to City of Fort St John Fire Department for sharing these important tips in this great video! #FireSafetyChallenge #FirePreventionWeek #FirePreventionWeek2020

We are sad to share the news that Bright Nights in Stanley Park has been cancelled this year in following today's extension of the Provincial Health Order banning gatherings and events. As the charity of BC’s professional fire fighters, we fully support Dr. Bonnie Henry’s directive as the safety and health of all is what is most important. We would like to share a special thank you to our longtime partners, the Vancouver Park Board, Bright Nights in Stanley Park, for their d...edication, time, and effort put into the event this year, and every year. A big thank you as well to our wonderful Bright Nights Committee. Bright Nights in Stanley Park will return next year brighter and bigger. In the meantime, we hope you and your families stay safe and healthy this holiday season. If Bright Nights has been part of your family's tradition and you would like to support the Burn Fund, please consider purchasing a Bright Nights 50/50 ticket. https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/sm7 #BrightNightsYVR

Vancouver Fire Fighters own Kylie is here to share how to put out a grease fire! The Burn Fund has teamed up with Vancouver Fire to promote fire prevention messaging as part of the #FireSafetyChallenge. Share what you have learned from these posts on social media and be entered to win a virtual cooking class with a Vancouver Fire Fighter and a prize pack from House of Knives. Here's how to win:... 1. Share a photo demonstrating fire safety in the kitchen. 2. Tag @vancouverfirefighters, @bcburnfund, and @houseofknives1979. 3. Use the hashtag #firesafetychallenge. Good luck and stay tuned for more fire safety tips! See more

More great fire safety in the kitchen tips from Vancouver Fire Fighters! An especially important tip ahead of Thanksgiving, rememberer to turn in your pot and pan handles inward! #FireSafetyChallenge

A huge thank you to fire fighter locals and generous donors across the province who raised $117,000 at the virtual Bright Nights VIP party last night! More than 100 guests signed on to watch the first ever virtual event, which honoured Locals and Donors for their support. There was even a surprise or two from the Executive, including a rousing performance of a scene from Elf!

Check out this Fire Prevention Week video from Nanaimo Professional Firefighters’ Charitable Society! One of the first to participate in the #FireSafetyChallenge, these fire fighters are serious about fire safety and burn prevention, but don't take themselves too seriously! #FirePrevention #FirePreventionWeek

This weekend our Burn Fund Family had the chance to attend the Phoenix World Burn Congress. We are proud to have covered the cost for our community to attend this important weekend of connection, storytelling, healing and learning hosted by the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.

The Bright Nights 50/50 is over $115,000! Make your New Year merry and bright by purchasing a 50/50 ticket today. The deadline is New Year's Eve with the draw taking place on January 4th. https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/social-media-115k

New Westminster Firefighters are serving up fire safety in the kitchen this Fire Prevention Week! Here New Westminster Fire Fighter Steve teaches his kids the dos and don't of fire safety in the kitchen! #FireSafetyChallenge

The Fire Prevention Week contest for students may have closed yesterday, but our #FireSafetyChallenge with Vancouver Fire Fighters is still going strong! Stay tuned as we post important fire safety tips and share what you've learned to be entered to win a virtual cooking class with a Vancouver Fire Fighter! The deadline is October 31st - be sure to include #firesafetychallenge at tag Vancouver Fire and the Burn Fund to be entered to win!

You know what makes a great Christmas present? Bright Nights 50/50 tickets! With a jackpot of over $114,000, it would certainly start 2021 off festively! Buy your tickets today knowing that all proceeds support the Burn Fund's burn survivor programs and outreach services. https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/social-media-dec-2

A snapshot of this year's virtual Little Lionhearts Family Camp! Thank you to all the families for joining us this weekend! When you give to the Burn Fund, you are directly supporting burn survivors and their families by helping the Burn Fund to operate programs like Little Lionhearts. #GivingTuesday https://burnfund.org/donate/

Need a little dinner inspiration? To kick off Fire Prevention Week, Vancouver Fire Fighter and Chef Michael Varga shared tips on how to stay safe while cooking with Breakfast Television & CityNews Vancouver. Now we also have his recipe for the beautiful gnocchi dish that appeared in the segment. Check the comments for the recipe! Vancouver Fire Fighters Vancouver Fire Rescue Services #FireSafetyChallenge #FirePreventionWeek

Today is the deadline for the annual Fire Prevention Week contest! We have been amazed by all of the creative entries. Thank you to all the teachers who have submitted! It's not too late to submit by email at [email protected]. We will be accepting entries until midnight tonight!

Calling all teachers and students: the deadline to enter the Fire Prevention Week contest is tomorrow! You still have time to be entered to win fantastic prizes like (virtual) pizza parties and even an iPad. We are thrilled to partner with First Nations' Emergency Services Society of BC, the Office of the Fire Commissioner, and the Fire Prevention Officers’ Association of BC. We also couldn’t do it without support from our other sponsors: Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC, BC Fire Training Officers Association, Volunteer Firefighters Association of BC and FortisBC Pictured: Partners at last year's Fire Prevention Week poster judging event with some of the winning posters.

Contest alert! We are thrilled to partner with Vancouver Fire Fighters to promote prevention. Jason and Scott are here to remind you to practice fire safety in the kitchen! Tune in to learn more tips throughout the month and learn how you can enter to win a virtual cooking class with a member of the Fire in Your Kitchen team below! #FireSafetyChallenge

Over the weekend the Georgia Street White Spot closed its doors after 40 years of business. An incredible supporter of the Burn Fund, White Spot has fed our fire fighter volunteers year after year while they strung millions of lights to create a winter wonderland at Bright Nights. Thank you so much for your longtime support White Spot Restaurants!

We are thrilled to welcome young burn survivors and their families for the second annual (first time virtual) Little Lionhearts Family Camp! On the docket for this weekend? A family scavenger hunt, workshops on topics from grief to music therapy, games and storytelling for survivors and their siblings, and a movie night watch party for the entire family! A special thank you to our incredible committee for helping to make this weekend possible! We are so grateful for your support and dedication: Tessa Mendel, Umesh Laal, Lois Budd, Peter Hansen, and Kirstie McRae.

Fire Prevention Week may be over, but fire safety in the kitchen should never stop! Watch Port Moody Fire Firefighters highlight what you need to know to serve up fire safety in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing this awesome video! Don't forget, there's still time to enter the Fire Prevention Week Contest. The deadline is this FRIDAY and all the details can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../public.../fire-prevention-week

The Bright Nights 50/50 has surpassed $100K! Thank you for the incredible support! By purchasing a 50/50 ticket you're helping us to continue providing programs and support for burn survivors and their families, as well as fund much-needed fire and burn prevention education. https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/100k

We are so grateful for the support of the Capilano Group and are proud to nominate them for the AFP Greater Vancouver Giving Hearts Awards in the category of Outstanding Corporation. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park #GivingisReceiving

There's still time to participate in the Campbell River Professional Firefighters Virtual Golf Fundraiser! On until October 31st, proceeds support the Burn Fund. Check the comments for more info. Thank you to Campbell River Professional Firefighters and Velocity Lounge & Driving Range at Campbell River Golf and Country Club for hosting this great fundraiser!

The Bright Nights 50/50 Jackpot is SO close to breaking $100K. Help us get there by purchasing a Bright Nights 50/50 ticket today! As extension of our favourite holiday tradition, proceeds support important burn survivor and fire prevention programs! https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/social-media-nov-26

Thank you Councillor Christine Boyle, OneCity Vancouver for your support. Bright Nights is a cherished tradition for so many and the Bright Nights 50/50 is an extension of this fundraiser. https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/social-media-75k

The Fire Prevention Week Contest is on until this Friday and we are thrilled with the creative entries we have been receiving! Know any teachers? Tag them or share this post! There are some great prizes to be won - from iPads to classroom pizza parties! Contest info: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//public-educat/fire-prevention-week... Resources for teachers: https://www.nfpa.org//St/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UBYautmHgk

To kick off Fire Prevention Week, Kylie MacDonald, Public Education Specialist with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services shared fire safety tips live from the Burn Fund Centre kitchen. A special thank you to Kylie and the entire Vancouver Fire team for helping to promote such important kitchen fire safety information. Miss this morning's segment? Watch it below! ... #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #FireSafetyChallenge

This week's #SelfCareSunday comes from Carolyn Neapole, Certified Music Therapist at the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn, Plastic and High Acuity Unit at VGH. We were thrilled to have Carolyn lead a virtual session for burn survivors earlier this week. "Relaxation is a fluid state of being, where the mind and body are generally free from tension. With so many reasons to be stressed, and so much noise around us all of the time, it can be easy to forget how much we need r...elaxation to be mentally and physically well. Whenever you can, take a few minutes to slow down and become aware of your breath. Look for your opportunities on transit, on a break, waiting for an appointment. If it helps to have some guidance, a music therapy & relaxation group is a great option, or check out some of the many resources available on youtube and other websites. A little relaxation goes a long way towards helping us cope and making us more available to enjoy the good moments in life. Check out one of Carolyn's music therapy sessions for some added relaxation: https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/sets/relaxation-music-therapy... See More

The Bright Nights 50/50 Jackpot is over $75,000! With the pandemic pressing pause on so many of our fundraisers this year, we need your help more than ever. Support burn survivors across BC and the Yukon by buying your ticket today! https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/social-media-75k

Today kicks off Fire Prevention Week! Tune in to Global BC at 8:20 a.m. and Breakfast Television at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow for fire safety tips about this year’s theme: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen. #FirePreventionWeek

Vancouver Park Board is temporarily suspending the opening of the Bright Nights Train as a result of the new Provincial Health Officer order, until the order is... lifted. Ticketholders who have purchased tickets up to and including December 7 will be automatically receiving a refund from TicketLeader; these transactions may take 10-14 days to appear on the purchasers' credit card statements. We are hopeful that we will be able to offer our safety-focused, modified holiday experience when current conditions improve and the order is lifted. We will be sure to keep ticketholders and hopeful visitors informed as soon as a clear timeline is known. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work with the Provincial Health Officer and Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure that we can all have a safe holiday season!

In Surrey this weekend? Be sure to keep an eye out for the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society who are shaking the boot in support of the Burn Fund and Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Thank you so much Surrey Fire Fighters for your support!

When you purchase a ticket for the Bright Nights 50/50 you support burn survivor and prevention programs, like the annual Fire Prevention Week Contest. The contest brings prevention education into the classroom, helping to avoid burn injuries from ever happening. We couldn't do it without your support. Get your tickets today! https://brightnights.rafflenexus.com/a/social-media-nov-21

Did you know that last year, 851 fires in B.C. started from cooking, close to one-third of structure fires, according to the Office of the Fire Commissioner? To promote #FirePreventionWeek, we’ve launched the #firesafetychallenge. Thanks to @NorthVancouverCityFireDepartment for participating in the challenge! Learn more in the North Shore News! ... https://www.nsnews.com//b-c-fire-departments-set-to-serve-

Thank you so much to Danielle Eaton and her team at Soulfood for raising more than $670 for the Burn Fund! When the pandemic cancelled the annual Halloween hot dog cook up at Cranbrook Professional Fire Fighters Local 1253's firehall, Soul Food stepped up and raised this money in support of burn survivors. Thank you Soul Food and Cranbrook Fire for your support! #BurnFundResponders

We are thrilled to partner with Vancouver Fire Fighters to launch a contest as part of the #FireSafetyChallenge! From now until October 31st, follow us and Vancouver Firefighters for fire safety in the kitchen tips. Share a post demonstrating how you practice fire safety in the kitchen to win a fantastic prize! The winner will have the rare opportunity to cook with a Vancouver firefighter and member of the Fire in Your Kitchen Team. Learn how to cook a signature firefighters... dish from the comfort of your own home in this virtual session while using cooking accessories from House of Knives, included in the prize pack. Here's how to win: 1. Share a photo demonstrating fire safety in the kitchen 2. Tag @VancouverFirefighters, @BCBurnFund, and @HouseofKnives 3. Use the hashtag #FireSafetyChallenge Good luck and stay tuned for cooking fire safety tips!

A huge thank you to the Pouce Coupe Fire & Rescue members who participated in a 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb at the Encana Events Centre on September 11th, 2020. The Pouce Coupe Fire Department used this tribute as a fundraising opportunity to benefit the Burn Fund. Today is the last day to donate in recognition of their efforts!