2024 Director: Jay Andres

Beja Shriners Stop Burn Injury (SBI) Program: Promoting Burn Prevention Awareness

The Beja Shriners Stop Burn Injury (SBI) program is a dedicated initiative led by Shriners who are also local firefighters, committed to promoting burn prevention and safety education. The program collaborates with fire departments, educators, and first responders to raise awareness about burn prevention and offer valuable resources to the community.

What the SBI Program Offers:

• Free Educational Materials: Comprehensive resources designed for fire departments to use in burn prevention education.
• Burn Awareness Programming: Interactive programs hosted at local fire departments and community safety events.
• Training for First Responders: Educational seminars and hands-on sessions on treating burn injuries, presented in partnership with Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati, a leader in pediatric burn care.

Partnerships and Outreach:

Working alongside the Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association, Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin, and MABAS Wisconsin, the Beja SBI team has participated in annual conferences to share burn prevention materials and insights. Additionally, the program has hosted pre-hospital burn treatment training sessions, free of charge, for EMS and fire personnel.

History and Achievements:

Established in 2012 under the leadership of Illustrious Sir Dave Oshefsky, the SBI program quickly made a significant impact. The team earned the prestigious Bob Spear Award for Best “Stop Burn Injuries Program” from the Midwest Shrine Association for five consecutive years (2014–2018).

One of the program’s highlights is its participation in the Beja Shrine Circus, where more than 2,000 pieces of burn prevention educational material are distributed annually.

Get Involved or Request Resources

For burn prevention programming, to join the SBI team, or to access free materials, reach out to Beja Shriners:
📞 Phone: (920) 498-1985
📧 Email: bejashrinebp@gmail.com
💻 Facebook: Beja Shriners Burn Prevention

Together, we can help prevent burn injuries and ensure community safety.

Brother Master Mason Tim Hanna, Mayor of the City of Appleton, with Beja Potentate Illustrious Sir Greg Habeck sharing the Proclamation for the City of Appleton for Burn Awareness Week February 5-11, 2017, encouraging all of our citizens to visit beburnaware.org and take appropriate precautions to protect their families from devastating Burn injuries. #beburnaware