Junior Firesetter Program
Most children are fascinated with fire, but those
children who play with matches and lighters are
putting themselves and those around them in great
danger. Some children experiment with fire out
of curiousity. These childen usually have easy
access to mathces and lighters. Children do
not understand the consequences of their actions.
There are also children who experiment with fire
because they are experincing a crisis in their life.
The crisis could be a result of moving, a death, or
divorce. Unable to express anger, sadness, or
abandonment, children sometimes turn to firesetting.
These children will benefit from learning how to
deal with their emotions in a more constructive
positive manner, one that does not include
firesetting. Both typed of firesetters need to
be shown the consequeces for their actions.
This can be done through education.
Program steps:
- Referral to the program
- A Child can be referred to the pogram in
a numer of ways: by a parent, a
teacher, the fire department, the police
department, or the court system.
Classes are offered to the child and their
parents free of charge.
- Education
- The child and their family are seen by a
fire educator for two sessions. The
educator and the child discuss the dangers
and consequences of firesetting. The
program educates parents and children on the
proper use of fire and fire safety.
- Follow-up
- Contacting the family either through
mail or telephone is a necessary stop in
evaluating the progress of the child.
Evaluations are conducted three and nine
months after the class has been completed.
Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS Chapter 17
Arson):
13-1701,
13-702,
13-703,
13-704,
13-705,
13-706
To schedule a class please call
480-644-2508
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