Children's Burn Foundation (CBF) held its 29th Annual Giving New Hope Benefit at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Hosted by the Council of Children’s Burn Foundation and Dinner Chairs, Aida Madi and The Melamed Family, the evening honored Beverly Hills Fire Chief Gregory W. Barton. Chief Barton has served as a vital partner in CBF’s burn prevention and education mission for many years. Chief Barton's unwavering leadership and commitment to our community have profoundly impacted the lives of countless young individuals.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Kathy Toppino, shared about Chief Barton’s impressive background. He has earned numerous awards, including Firefighter of the Year recognitions from the Kiwanis Club, the Beverly Hills Fire Department and the Beverly Hills Masonic Lodge. He earned the Fred C. Cunningham Award for Distinguished Service from the Beverly Hills City Council in 2021. He is an active member of the Children’s Burn Foundation Board, serving on the Governance and Executive Committees and Chair of the Prevention and Education Committee. Chief Barton also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Maple Counseling Center, is an executive team member on the Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Committee, a Board member for Beverly Hills CPR and a Governance Board Representative for the City of Beverly Hills on the Interagency Communications Interoperability System. He is the President-elect for the Beverly Hills Rotary Club. Chief Barton's distinguished character was eloquently praised by Beverly Hills City Manager Nancy Huntcoffey, who hailed him as "an exceptional fire chief cherished by our community for his leadership, benevolence, and dedication to aiding others."