Izabel Foshay is a medical scribe at Banner University Medical Center’s outpatient burn and wound clinic in Tucson. Since May, she’s brought her dedication and compassion to the Arizona Burn Foundation, supporting programs and operations to help burn survivors thrive. What inspired you to get involved in ABF? As a medical scribe, part of the education […]
When Jo McNall greeted Arizona Burn Foundation’s (ABF) volunteers at her door last Friday, it was with tears in her eyes. She had been waiting for years for a specialized smoke alarm that would meet her needs. Reena Banerjee is not surprised. As the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and […]
We’re thrilled to share this amazing ASU smoke alarm video capturing the impact of our recent Chandler Smoke Alarm Walk! This video showcases the dedication of our volunteers as they helped install life-saving smoke alarms and educate families on fire safety. We are incredibly grateful for partnerships like Arizona State University, whose support helps amplify […]
As we step into the new year, we’re excited to announce the Spring 2025 smoke alarm walks in collaboration with local fire departments and the Red Cross. These walks help high-risk neighborhoods by checking and installing smoke alarms at no cost to the resident! Here’s the schedule for the upcoming walks: January 25th – Chandler […]
This fall, we wrapped up another great smoke alarm walk season thanks to the incredible support of our community! Here’s how we made a difference: 508 Smoke Alarms Installed: These life-saving devices were placed in 205 homes, giving families crucial early warning in case of fire. 473 Residents Educated: Our volunteers, along with local fire […]
Our Fall Smoke Alarm Walks are well under way, and we are deeply grateful to all the volunteers, fire departments, and supporters making this life-saving work possible! So far, we’ve installed 339 smoke alarms in 116 homes with the help of 180 incredible volunteers, helping to keep families safe and prepared. We still have four […]
We are excited to announce our upcoming Smoke Alarm Walks, offering a fantastic opportunity to engage with and support our community. This fall, we will be hosting eight walks across various locations in the valley, and we invite you to join us as a volunteer. Schedule: September 28th – Buckeye October 5th – Prescott Valley October 12th – […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) is excited to announce the completion of the first year of a three-year partnership with the Cartwright School District and the Phoenix Fire Department. This innovative program brings vital fire safety and burn prevention education directly into first grade classrooms. Over the past school year, ABF staff members, Phoenix firefighters, […]
At the Arizona Burn Foundation, our mission to create safer communities extends far beyond just statistics and numbers. It’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors, fostering a sense of security and peace of mind for all residents, regardless of their abilities. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, volunteers, […]
We have seen quite a success in our smoke alarm walks so far this Spring, and have installed over 800 Smoke Alarms! On Thursday, March 14th, we will be doing a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing smoke alarm system installation event in Surprise, and would love to have you join us to install what […]
