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Juvenile Firesetter Prevention Program
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Almost every child has some curiosity about fire. But Progression from
mere interest in fire to fire play and fire setting can result in devastating
destruction and even death.
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Children of all ages set over 35,000 fires annually. Approximately 8,000 of
those fires are set in homes.
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Children make up 15-20% of all fire deaths. Many of those deaths are preschool
age children who were simply around the fire setter.
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The purpose of the Littlerock Fire Department's Juvenile Firesetter Prevention
Program is to reduce the incidents of willful and/or malicious fires set by minors.
Program Scope
The Littlerock Fire Department's Juvenile Firesetter Program is available to all
Citizens of Thurston County. The program includes fire safety education and fire
related consequences. Additional intervention resources are also available.
How do I get my child into this program?
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A volunteer referral where a parent or adult guardian realizes a problem
exists and refers the child to the Littlerock Fire Department for assistance.
The child is screened to understand the extent of the situation.
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A referral through the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office, or from another
neighboring Fire Department.
For more information contact Littlerock Fire Rescue at (360) 352-1614
Or you can email Captain Gary Stone at
Stone114@comcast.net
Your Firesetter Intervention Specialists are: Captain Gary Stone and Kathleen L. Stone
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