"Youth Firesetting Program Manager" 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 Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualificatons pertaining to the youth firesetting program manager.
It empowers students with knowledge on how to develop, enhance or rejuvenate a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program. This course is designed for the person who is responsible or will be responsible for leading a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program. Students evaluate the existing state of their current youth firesetting program, develop a vision for moving forward, construct an action plan and deliver a persuasive speech to decision-makers for advancing the program.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Instructions to Download Student Manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0634.pdf PDF 73KB |
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| Precourse Assignment: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_f0634.pdf PDF 286KB |
| Course Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0634.pdf PDF 630KB |
Students either have or will have responsibilities related to developing, implementing, coordinating and/or managing a youth firesetting prevention and intervention program in their community.
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.
Upcoming offerings
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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| February 24 - 25, 2024 | Salem, Oregon |
Julie Olsen
Fire Program Manager Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-378-2297 Julie.Olsen@dpsst.oregon.gov
Kayla Ballrot
Certification Supervisor Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-378-2596 Kayla.Ballrot@dpsst.oregon.gov
Aaron Bielemeier
Regional Training Coordinator Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-302-5523 Aaron.Bielemeier@dpsst.oregon.gov |
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| April 13 - 14, 2024 | Columbia, South Carolina |
Mike Dunlap
Education Specialist, NFA State Coordinator South Carolina Fire Academy 803-896-9842 mike.dunlap@llr.sc.gov
Bonita Watters
Curriculum Manager South Carolina Fire Academy 803-896-4074 bonita.watters@llr.sc.gov |
CCP |