Prevention Intro

Chemical Burns

Contact Burns

Electrical Burns

Flame Burns

Scald & Grease
Burns

Ultraviolet Burns

Preventing Burns

The most common types of burns are:

• Scald & Grease
• Flame
• Contact
• Electrical
• Chemical
• Ultraviolet

Did you know? Hot liquids or vapours cause 48 percent of burn injuries in BC, while the second major cause of injury is from fire ignition of clothing.

Fire and burn injuries are the second-leading cause of accidental death in children one to four years of age, and the third leading cause of injury and dealth for those aged one to 18.

Choose one of the options at left to learn more about the prevention and treatment of specific types of burns.

For more information, visit the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund web site to access articles, videos, and educational materials on burn prevention.