For the 44^th Year of his partnership with the BURN FOUNDATION and its annual fundraiser at the NJ State Firefighters’ Convention in Wildwood, NJ, artist Joseph M. Getsinger (semi-retired) has teamed up with very talented 3D Artist, Jarryd Ley. They created something unique for this year’s Burn Foundation fundraiser at the September Fireman’s Convention in Wildwood, N.J., titled “SLAYING the BEAST.” Over the years Joe’s work has depicted many aspects of emergency response featuring firefighters and their equipment, their history, and various evolutions of the first responder experience. The 2024 image is a combination of a young 3-D artist and a more seasoned artist’s talent. 

This year’s art project “SLAYING the BEAST” is sponsored in full by David Russell, President, FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES Ltd., South Plainfield, N.J. ,and Pierce Manufacturing. David Russell and his father William Russell have supported the Burn Foundation and the Artist for over 25 years. David Russell has not only financed the printing of the limited-edition prints, the raffle tickets and this year the “Collector Pin.”  

With the aid of the Cinnaminson Fire Department (retired) Fire Chief William Kramer, Jr., current Fire Chief Philip Drangula and other members, the photo shoot was completed with a Pierce aerial Fire Truck. This photoshoot was aided by Drone Photographer and Deputy Chief Ira Schonfeld and Firefighter Amanda Mahler, who was on the top of the Pierce aerial fire truck during the photoshoot and appears in the final image.

The Burn Foundation was established in 1973 to provide fundraising for the emerging specialty for the treatment of burn injuries. The foundation was formed with the mission to aid burn patients, their families and the institutions that treat them. Over the years the four (4) regional Burn Centers at Crozer Chester Medical Center, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Temple University Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, their patients, families, and staff, have all benefited from contributions raised at various events throughout the years. But none is more important than the annual NJ State Firefighters’ Convention in Wildwood, NJ. Joe Getsinger’s art has been a major influence in the foundation’s successful fundraising efforts in Wildwood since 1980.

Fort Nassau Graphics (www.fortnassaugraphics.com) located in West Deptford, NJ is the exclusive printer for artist Joseph Getsinger and have printed high quality limited edition prints, note cards and raffle tickets for the Burn Foundation’s annual fundraiser at the Wildwood Fireman’s Convention. Special thanks to President Brian Francis and the top-notch technical and press staff that help Joe produce reproductions of his original art including this year’s Burn Foundation’s image and the Delaware State Police’s Official 100^th Anniversary prints and note cards.

Premier Art and Frames owner Wil Edwards sponsored the fine art framing of the number one Giclee’ canvas print which will be the number one raffle prize for the Burn Foundation fundraiser. They are located at 162 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Email: premierarts1@gmail.com Quality framing at reasonable prices.

John McCann, Administrator for the Burn Foundation reported that last year over $14,800.00 was raised with the donation raffle of the “Last Run” Giclee canvas and 24 signed and numbered limited-edition prints.  

Burn Foundation 8600 West Chester Pike, Suite 202, Upper Darby, Pa. 19103 supports the greater Delaware Valley through education and support of five regional Burn Centers. You can donate online at: www.burnfoundation.or or call (215) 545-3816. Special thanks to Administrator John McCann for his support and dedication through the years.

Scan the QR code to see other firefighter prints available at: jgetsingerarts.com  

You can get the “SLAYING the BEAST” Raffle Ticket and Collector Pin at the gates of the Convention tents, or at the Burn Foundation booth on stage. You’ll have a chance to win the 1^st Prize framed and signed Giclee’ Canvas of “SLAYING the BEAST” or one of 24 signed and numbered limited edition prints.