1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring. The sooner and longer a burn is cooled with cold running water, ...

Knowing and following proper first aid for burns is crucial because it can alleviate immediate pain, reduce the risk of infection and scarring, potentially lessen the severity of the injury ...

Mental health responders are using a strategy to help fire victims called Psychological First Aid -- often compared to CPR for mental health. Its initial step is finding what a person needs right now.

Third-degree burns are the most severe, damaging skin, muscles, and nerves. First aid varies by burn severity, emphasizing the importance of cooling the burn, avoiding ointments, and seeking ...

Some of the more outdoor-oriented kits have trail-specific supplies as well, like burn gel or blister care. We appreciate first aid kits that also come with a few different over-the-counter ...

Entertainment industry groups including the Screen Actors Guild and the Entertainment Industry Foundation have launched wildfire relief efforts in Southern California geared toward helping first ...