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Executive Board Members

President
Michele Smith
Nashville Fire Department
Michele@TNFBF.ORG

1st Vice President
Frank Gonzales
Nashville Fire Department
Fgonzo14@aol.com

2nd Vice-President
Jeremy Hagewood
Nashville Fire Department
Jeremy@TNFBF.ORG

Treasurer

Perry Phillips
Franklin Fire Department
Perry@TNFBF.ORG

Secretary
Christine Holcomb
Christine@TNFBF.ORG

Foundation Board Members:

Robert "Rooster" Wright
Nashville Fire Department - Retired

Walter "Dee" Demonbreun
Nashville Fire Department

Doug Pardue
Nashville Fire Department

 

 


The Tennessee Firefighters Burn Foundation, Inc. was established on July 11, 2002 by members and friends of the Nashville and Franklin Fire Departments. The primary objective of the Foundation is to assist burn survivors in their recovery and to support burn units and medical facilities that provide care for burn victims. Providing burn awareness education through various community programs is also a major purpose of the Foundation.

Firefighters recognize that burn injuries are one of the worst insults that can be inflicted on the human body. Because of the nature of their jobs, firefighters and emergency medical personnel are often the first to come into contact with those who have suffered burn injuries. They take a personal interest in survivor treatment, rehabilitation and return to a normal life.

The foundation operates and provides funding for a summer camp experience for children who are all burn survivors. Camp Phoenix is staffed mainly by professional and enthusiastic volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. The camp program provides safe and fun outdoor programs for kids ages 6-17. Our goal is to promote healing of the heart and mind, personal enrichment and new friendships.

"Taylor had such a good time this year at camp. I thank you so much for everything you guys do for these precious children. Thanks for making wonderful memories for my son"

The Tennessee Firefighters Burn Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible.



 

 

Now Affiliated with Lesley Wong, MD
Medical Director of the Burn Unit and Wound Care Center
Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga TN