CHFD and the CHFFA recently received 2 awards for Public education and assisting the burn center. Town of Chapel Hill | A Place for Everyone

Leave fireworks to the professionals – do not use consumer fireworks! ow.ly/58E8n #FireworkSafety

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals! ow.ly/58E8n #FireworkSafety

Did you know: Sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to cause 3rd degree burns! ow.ly/58E8n #FireworkSafety

Each July 4th thousands of people most often kids & teens are injured while using consumer fireworks ow.ly/58E8n #FireworkSafety

Be sure to use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 50%. Take extra care with babies, their fragile skin can get sunburn within minutes.#sunburn

Burn Center awarded FEMA grant. price.house.gov/press-releases…

Congrats Beth Bale, OT, second place non-physician oral presentations at the Southern Region Burn Conference, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2016.

Many thanks to the Chapel Hill Fire and their partners in providing this meal. x.com/ChapelHillFD/s…

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Eve. Check out our Facebook page for safety tips.

On average, one of every 34 reported home fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in a death. #xmastreesafety

One civilian fire death occurs every 2 hours and 41 minutes. #NBAW2017

Children, the elderly, and the disabled are especially vulnerable to burn injuries. Almost 1/3 of all burn injuries occur <15. #NBAW2017

Young adults ages 20-29 have a probability of burn injury that is roughly 1.5x the risk of the general population. #NBAW2017

Children <5 are 2.4x as likely as the general population to suffer burn injuries that require emergency medical treatment. #NBAW2017

The primary causes of burn injury include fire-flame, scalds, electrical and chemicals. #NBAW2017

The odds of a US resident dying from exposure to fire, flames, or smoke are 1 in 1442. #NBAW2017

2010-2014 approximately 486,000 people were seen in ED for treatment of non-fatal burn injuries. #NBAW2017

Big shoutout to UNC Burn Center for allowing PA Brian Halla to share his ⭐️time ⭐️talent ⭐️knowledge with UNC PA Program today!