Every day in the United States 1,500 homes catch on fire. Each year 4,500 people die and 280,000 are injured in residential fires. The majority of fire deaths occur at night, while everyone is asleep.

Community InvolvementLocal 1563October 30, 2017

Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp

The Mid Atlantic Burn Camp supports an ever-expanding outreach to burn units throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, offering their programs to the greatest possible number of young burn survivors and their families. There is no charge to any camper for participation in their program. The Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp, Inc., is a non-profit, charitable, tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) corporation that receives funding through donations from organizations like the IAFF Local 1563’s Burn Foundation.

Community InvolvementLocal 1563September 28, 2017

Superhero Family Fun Day

The Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters hosted the Inaugural “Fired Up for Childhood Cancer Awareness Super Hero Family Fun Day” at the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Department on September 10, 2017.

Community InvolvementLocal 1563September 28, 2017

Widows and Orphans Golf Tournament

The Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters held their 2nd Annual Widows and Orphans Memorial Golf Tournament on September 7, 2017.

Community InvolvementLocal 1563September 28, 2017