Demographic information is collected on every child to assist in monitoring and evaluating all aspects of the program. The educational component that is provided by the Fire Department, consists of a variety of fire and life safety messages. The goal of the education is to teach the child about fire, who should use it, the dangers, and how to prevent it. The family also learns ways to make their home more safe and ways to reduce their risk of having a fire. In most cases they are also taught what to do if they ever experience fire.
Children learn to respect fire and to always use caution where fire is concerned.
Many interventionists incorporate creative teaching methodologies, that include active participation on the part of the child and the family to enhance the learning. This consultation is inclusive of a wide array of testing instruments. These tests assess the extent of pathology demonstrated by the juvenile. These contacts also provide a collateral consultation with school personnel, family physicians, and other professionals who have significant contact with the juvenile's family. At the conclusion of the treatment time it is important to know that the funding also covers a follow-up of program participants.