And at the local level, most fire departments have programs to help families when their child's fire behavior becomes of concern or gets out of control. These programs usually partner with the mental health community to offer a full range of services for children who have misused fire. Contact your fire department to see if they have a program in your community. But above all, keep in mind that a good example and good information from adults, particularly parents, is all that is needed to keep most children safe from fire. Few children ever develop a problem with fire that requires counseling or other such help.
Curiosity is what allows children to learn and grow.
But fire, through even the most innocent act of play, can bring a child's life to a quick and tragic end. Please take action today to make a child's life safer, because every child deserves a safe tomorrow.