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Youth Firesetting Prevention
Youth Firesetting Prevention
Youth Firesetting Prevention Month
In 2021, August was proclaimed Youth Firesetting Prevention Month. The official proclamation signed by Governor Whitmer can be viewed at the link below.
YFIRES Database
The Youth Firesetting Information Repository & Evaluation System (YFIRES) is a data collection project initiated by the International Association of Fire Fighters and funded by DHS/FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Fire Prevention and Safety Grants.
Fire Departments
- Article: Kids Playing With Fire
- Article: Youth-Firesetting Behaviors a Review for Education
- Develop YFS Program
- Example: Assessment Packet with Assessment Tool
- Example: On-Site Questionnaire Fillable
- Juvenile Firesetter Media Kit
- Straight Talk Bro
- Utah Example: FD Note to Parents Workbook Teens
- Utah Example: FD Note to Parents Workbook Kids 2019
- YFIT-SOG Example MN-March 2015
- Youth Firesetting Intervention Program Information
Parents and Schools
- 2021 Children and Fire Safety Tips
- YFS Parent Tip Sheet - Minnesota
- Annual Toll for Youth Firesetting
- Educating about Fire Misuse
- Kids on Playground
- Kids, Ages, Locations
- Parents: What Can I Do? FEMA Booklet
- Parents: Youth Firesetting Flyer
- 6 Ways to Prevent Your Child From Playing with Fire
- Teen Peer Pressure
- U of M Straight Talk FAQ
- YFS Myths