In fact, most children's firesetting behavior will only intensify and lead to larger and more destructive fires. There must be some type of intervention and fire safety education to help correct the child's behavior. Many local fire departments offer an intervention and education program as a resource for parents to help their child stop playing with fire. Yes of course. Once a child has displayed an interest in fire or firesetting, it is very important that this issue be addressed.
Children are naturally curious about their environment, especially at an early age.
By addressing this jointly with the fire service, incident specifice and age appropriate education can be provided that will provide both caregivers and children with the information needed to keep them safe. If this curiosity is not met with education, the majority of children will express continued interest in fire, placing the family at great risk. You should first contact your local fire department and ask to speak to someone in Fire Prevention. Provide a brief description of your situation and inquire if they have a Juvenile Fire Setter Program. If they do not have a program, see if they are familiar with a department or organization that does.