AFP’s purpose
is to support the work of the crucial centers, fund patient care,
provide burn medical education and support injury prevention initiatives
and community burn awareness programs.
Unfortunately, it is
the vulnerable in our society who are the most frequent victims
of catastrophic fires. Seniors over 70 and children under 5 are
at greatest risk for death and injury due to fire. In fact, they
are twice as likely to die from fire than the population at large.
Sadly, it is children under 10 that comprise 17% of all deaths
from fire.
AFP believes it is
our community duty to protect those who are most vulnerable and
most at risk. AFP’s board directs much needed funds to help
the survivors of catastrophic fires.
