Professional Training

Professional training sessions on youth firesetting prevention and intervention are provided upon request. Contact: traumaburn@umich.edu or Karla Klas at ksklas@med.umich.edu

Other training resources relevant to youth firesetting prevention and intervention:

USFA National Fire Academy (NFA) Training Courses on Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention:

6-Day On-Campus in Emmitsburg, MD -- "Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention R0629": https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10435
2-Day Off-Campus (locations vary) -- "Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist F0633": https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10525
2-Day Off-Campus (locations vary) -- "Youth Firesetter Program Manager": https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10527

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): www.nfpa.org
NFPA 1035 "Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications."

YFIRES (Youth Firesetting Information Repository & Evaluation System): www.yfires.com
An online data repository and collection tool for youth fire misuse. It also provides additional youth firesetting prevention and intervention resources and educational opportunities.

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI):

Community Risk Reduction

Vision 20/20 and IFSTA: Multiple training options, resources, and tools.
NFPA: Standard 1300 and tools.
National Fire Academy: Introduction to Strategic Community Risk Reduction

Fireproof Children, Prevention 1st, and Community Health Strategies: www.fireproofchildren.com and https://prevention1st.org/
Fire safety education for children, youth and families, and those who serve them. Resources include "Juvenile Firesetting: A Community Guide to Prevention and Intervention," "Before the Fire: Prevention Works," and "After the Fire: The Teachable Moment."

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