Burn Center joins Fire Department for Fire Prevention Month

The Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital and the Bridgeport Fire Department joined forces recently to educate the community during Fire Prevention Month, observed each October.

“Burns are traumatic injuries. Even the smallest burn can be lifechanging. Many of the burns are on a person’s face or hands and can affect the way you function and your quality of life,” said Alisa Savetamal, MD, director of The Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital.

The National Fire Protection Association’s theme for 2024 was “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.”

“Our Free Smoke Alarm Program has provided around 90,000 smoke alarms to city residents, ensuring they have adequate fire protection in their homes,” said Bridgeport Fire Department Chief Lance Edwards. “This is certainly another way to reduce burn injuries.”