In honor of the 45th year of his partnership with the Burn Foundation and its annual fundraiser at the New Jersey State Firefighters’ Convention in Wildwood, NJ, celebrated artist Joseph M. Getsinger has once again joined creative forces with 3D artist Jarryd Ley to produce the 2025 commemorative artwork, titled “A HERO’S REACH.”

This year’s image is a testament to the strength, compassion, and bravery of first responders. Building on the success of their previous collaboration, the piece reflects a fusion of traditional illustration and digital 3D artistry. Joe’s decades of experience and storytelling are enriched by Jarryd’s dynamic visual style and technical precision—resulting in a scene that is as emotionally resonant as it is visually impactful.

“A HEROE’S REACH” captures a defining moment of rescue, symbolizing the courage that drives firefighters into danger and the lives touched by their selflessness. The collaboration not only showcases artistic synergy across generations and mediums but also strengthens the ongoing mission of supporting burn survivors and raising awareness through powerful visual storytelling.

Together, Joe and Jarryd have created a piece that honors the past, reflects the present, and inspires continued appreciation for the heroes among us.

This year’s art project “A HERO’S REACH” 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 again this year the limited edition “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. A special thanks to Cinnaminson Firefighter Joe Vazquez , Artist’s son Thomas Getsinger and grandson Maxwell Getsinger who posed with Joe Vasquez for this 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 through the years.

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 very reasonable prices.

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.

Other firefighter prints available at: jgetsingerarts.com 

You can get the “A HERO’S REACH” Raffle Tickets and Collector Pins 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 “A HERO’S REACH” or one of 24 signed and numbered limited edition prints.