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Youth Firesetting Prevention & Intervention
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Awareness Info Sheets

One-page briefings for every audience, designed to raise awareness of youth firesetting, explain the risks, and connect people to the right resources. Select a sheet below to view or download the PDF.

Fire Service Leadership
Fire Chiefs & Chief Officers
Youth Firesetting — Fire Chief Briefing
Command priorities, departmental action items, CRR alignment, and national resources for fire service leadership.
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State Fire Marshal's Offices
Youth Firesetting — State Fire Marshal Briefing
Statewide policy and leadership priorities, gateway crime intelligence, mass violence connection, and SCEF alignment.
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Company Officers & Firefighters
Youth Firesetting — Company Officer & Firefighter Training Brief
Warning signs, on-scene protocols, referral pathways, and action steps for front-line fire service personnel.
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Education & Community
Schools & Teachers
Youth Firesetting — Schools & Teachers Tip Sheet
Classroom warning signs, immediate actions, prevention strategies, and referral pathways for educators and school administrators.
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Parents & Caregivers
Youth Firesetting — Caregiver Tip Sheet & Home Safety Checklist
Why children set fires, prevention tips for families, and a printable home fire safety checklist.
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YFS Assessment Forms
YFS Assessment Form 1
YFS Intake Information
Initial intake form for Youth Firesetting Screening — collects background and incident information from the youth and family.
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YFS Assessment Form 2
YFS Participation Release & Release of Liability
Participation consent and release of liability form to be completed by the parent or guardian prior to screening.
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YFS Assessment Form 3
YFS Release of Confidential Information
Authorization form permitting the sharing of confidential information between agencies involved in the youth firesetting intervention.
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YFS Assessment Form 4
YFS Complete Screening Tool
The full Youth Firesetting Screening Tool — a comprehensive multi-page packet used by trained YFPI specialists during the screening process.
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Pre-Tests & Promise Certificate
YFS Knowledge Pre-Test
Youth Fire Safety Knowledge Test (Ages 7–13)
Age-appropriate 15-question fire safety knowledge check, used during the screening interview process for younger youth.
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YFS Knowledge Pre-Test
Youth Fire Safety Knowledge Test (Ages 14+)
Age-appropriate 15-question fire safety knowledge check, used during the screening interview process for older youth.
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Concluding the Screening
Promise Certificate (for children below 3rd grade)
A signable fire-safety promise certificate used to close out the screening with younger children and as a follow-on resource during intervention.
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Find Help in Your Area
To locate a Youth Firesetting Intervention program near you, or to access case management tools and training resources, visit yfires.com.
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Connect with YFPI professionals across the country through YFPI_Net. Visit strategicfire.org to join and access Vision 20/20 Project resources.
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Supported by FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant EMW-2024-FP-00151