On October 5, 2023, U.S. Fire Administrator, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, will address the fire problem facing the country during the Phoenix World Burn Congress at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Media is invited to attend.
- What: "The Burn Survivors Role in One Voice: Uniting for a Safer Tomorrow" at the Phoenix World Burn Congress
- Who: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator
- When: October 5, 2023, 1:00 pm EST
- Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center: 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745 (Room Baltimore 1-2)
Last year, the U.S. Fire Administrator hosted the first Fire Prevention and Control Summit since the Conference on Fire Prevention and Control hosted by President Truman in 1947. The October 2022 summit included a roundtable discussion where national fire service leaders made five recommendations to national leaders from the Biden Administration. These recommendations now outline the national strategy to address the fire problem facing the nation. The summit kicked off a series of “Fire Stop One Voice” outreach events that unite the fire service to speak with one voice.
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is the leading connector for those affected by a burn injury, the primary resource for quality information and education, and the trusted authority for all in the burn community. Phoenix World Burn Congress is a bi-annual international conference that provides in-person and virtual education, support programs, and comprehensive resources for the burn community.
Phoenix Society and its curated speaker lineup will leverage the power of stories and shared experiences to shine a light on the collective strength of the burn community.
Speakers:
- Amy Acton, CEO, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
- Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator
- Dr. Rob Cartotto, President, American Burn Association
- Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation/First Responder Center for Excellence
- Lorraine Carli, VP Outreach and Advocacy, National Fire Protection Association
- Gina Russo, Burn Survivor Advocate from the Station Night Club Fire
- Rob Feeney, Burn Survivor Advocate from the Station Night Club Fire
- Tom Flamm, Burn Fund Coordinator, International Association of Firefighters Burn Foundation
- Vickie Pritchett, VP Advocacy & Outreach, National Fire Sprinkler Association
Click here for registration information and tickets to the Phoenix World Burn Congress. A brochure can be found here. A full schedule of events can be found here.
About Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
For more than four decades, thousands of burn survivors, loved ones, healthcare professionals, and community allies have found comfort, support, and guidance—community—in the same place: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Burn survivors and their loved ones face a lifelong journey of physical, emotional, and social recovery. Connecting with others who have walked a similar path is essential for optimal recovery and social reintegration. Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is the leading connector for those affected by a burn injury, the primary resource for quality information and education, and the trusted authority for all in the burn community. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Phoenix Society takes its name from the legendary bird consumed by flame but rises again, more vibrant than before. For more information, visit www.phoenix-society.org.
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