The MED houses the Firefighters Regional Burn Center which began operations in July 1985. The 13 bed unit serves a 150 mile radius, and currently treats 300 patients per year. Medical specialists of all areas, from plastic surgery and orthopedics to internal medicine, are assisted by specially trained nurses and therapists for the care of these patients. The program is structured to provide training in a broad spectrum of patient categories with emphasis on the critically and acutely ill hospitalized patient. Fringe Benefits Health Care Insurance is available through the University of Tennessee.
Some support is provided for attendance to one professional meeting.