"Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist" is a
2-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association
1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer,
Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetting Program Manager
Professional Qualifications pertaining to the youth firesetting
intervention specialist.
This course focuses on how identification, intake, screening, disposition and follow-up are used to mitigate youth firesetting behavior. Course content includes understanding the motivations behind youth firesetting and how the impact of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral/mental health changes can influence firesetting behaviors. This course is for the practitioner who provides services at the program delivery level.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Instructions to Download Student Manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_0633.pdf PDF 109KB |
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| Precourse Assignment: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_f0633.pdf PDF 286KB |
| Course Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0633.pdf PDF 310KB |
Students either have or will have responsibilities as the practitioner who provides services at the program delivery level. This includes the person who is responsible for the identification, intake, screening, educational intervention, follow-up and evaluation of the program services and results.
Students representing the fire service are encouraged to partner with other agencies for this training. Partners can include but are not limited to fire investigators, law enforcement, mental health, social services, juvenile justice or other stakeholders who can assist in building and maintaining programs in their communities.
Note: There is an extensive, graded pre-course assignment that prepares students for engaging in the subject matter and working with firesetting youth.
Upcoming offerings
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22 - 23, 2024 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
Reid Vaughan
Section Chief, Regional Alabama Fire College 205-499-6905 rvaughan@alabamafirecollege.org
Rick Gregg
Group Supervisor, Training Alabama Fire College 205-566-3940 rgregg@alabamafirecollege.org |
CCP | |
| August 1 - 2, 2024 | Lawton, Oklahoma |
Cindy Rice
Professional Services Coordinator OSU Fire Service Training 405-744-7377 crice@osufst.org |
CCP | |
| September 12 - 13, 2024 | Newton, Kansas |
James Zeeb
Fire Officer Program Manager Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute 785-864-7227 jzeeb@ku.edu |
CCP | |
| September 14 - 15, 2024 | Fernley, Nevada |
Steve Kuntz
Battalion Chief North Lyon County Fire Protection District 775-575-3310 skuntz@northlyonfire.com |
CCP | |
| October 19 - 20, 2024 | Pittsford, Vermont |
Jessica Pomainville
Administrative Services Coordinator IV Vermont Fire Academy 802-798-9389 jessica.pomainville@vermont.gov |
CCP | |
| October 29 - 30, 2024 | Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
Jared Rozeboom
Fire Service Specialist Minnesota State Fire Marshal Divsion 507-456-0907 jared.rozeboom@state.mn.gov |
CCP | |
| November 13 - 14, 2024 | Syracuse, Utah | CCP | ||
| November 14 - 15, 2024 | Concord, New Hampshire |
Jeffrey Phillips
Assistant Director New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS 603-223-4213 jeffrey.r.phillips@dos.nh.gov |
CCP | |
| January 9 - 10, 2025 | Lenexa, Kansas | CCP | ||
| January 21 - 22, 2025 | Weston, West Virginia | CCP | ||
| February 1 - 2, 2025 | Plainfield, Indiana |
Jim Campbell
NFA Point of Contact Indiana Fire & Public Safety Training Academy 317-987-4231 jacampbell1@dhs.in.gov
Robin Nicoson
Curriculum Director Indiana Fire & Public Safety Training Academy 317-518-4645 rnicoson@dhs.in.gov |
CCP | |
| April 29 - 30, 2025 | Oriskany, New York |
Bret Welch
Deputy Chief NY Office of Fire Prevention and Control 607-217-6308 bret.welch@dhses.ny.gov
Brian Benstead
Deputy Chief NY Office of Fire Prevention and Control 518-380-0569 brian.benstead@dhses.ny.gov |
CCP | |
| September 10 - 11, 2025 | Lamoille, Nevada | CCP |