This year we are celebrating 25+ years of FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES, Ltd., Plainfield, NJ, as the very proud sponsor of the Burn Foundation and the artistry of Joseph M. Getsinger. F&SS President, David Russell, has consistently supported the Burn Foundation and Joe, plus printing of each year’s raffle tickets for the annual NJ State Firefighters Convention in Wildwood. In 2024 Dave also sponsored the collector pins that contain the fundraising image. These have become very popular and are very much in demand.

This year we are also celebrating the second anniversary of artist Jarryd Ley of West Deptford, N.J., who has joined forces with Getsinger to create a unique 3-D fundraising image of Getsinger’s artwork for this convention. The title for this year’s image will be: “Let me Help.”

On January 25^th, Joe, his son, Thomas, and his grandson, Max, along with Jarryd traveled to Cinnaminson Fire Department to do this year’s photoshoot. With the support of Cinnaminson’s Fire Chief, Philip Drangula, and his crew, Getsinger and his group, envisioned a rescue scene utilizing Joe’s grandson who was the perfect age for this year’s Burn Foundation image. Before the photoshoot, members of the Cinnaminson Fire Department gave young Max a tour of the fire station, apparatus and even gave him a fire helmet to take home. Firefighter Joe Vazquez who gave Max the tour also geared up for the photoshoot. Members who assisted at the photoshoot were: C.J. Ricciuti, Matt Deeney, Chris O’Leary, Dennis Staples and Chance Brittain. Thanks for your service and support.

Jarryd Ley assisted in the coordination of the poses while Joe did a 360-degree photoshoot to aid Jarryd with the image for the 3-D model of the art he will produce. The two will develop the final image to be used for the print that will be displayed at the convention and utilized as the fundraiser for the Burn Foundation. The 3-D model will also be on display at Burn Foundation’s table on stage at the fire equipment expo. Copies of the artwork and 3-D image will be for available to see at the convention. The number one framed Giclee’ canvas print of “LET ME HELP” will be the top prize at the raffle along with 25 limited edition prints signed by both Joe Getsinger and Jarryd Ley.

Burn Foundation is located at 8600 West Chester Pike, Suite 202, Upper Darby, Pa. 19082. Its mission supports the burn patient and burn care communities in the tristate area. You can donate online at: www.burnfoundation.org or call (215) 545-3816.