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Youth Firesetting Intervention Program
About the Youth Firesetting Intervention Program
The Youth Firesetting Intervention Program is a statewide, standardized initiative designed to reduce the frequency and severity of youth firesetting behavior in Illinois. By working in partnership with the fire service, the program offers prevention education, early intervention, and referrals when necessary, providing support to both youth and their families.
At the core of the program is a centralized referral system that helps coordinate assessments and access to appropriate treatment resources. This collaborative approach addresses the underlying causes of youth firesetting behavior and mitigates its often devastating consequences.
Effective prevention begins with understanding. Educational efforts must be thoughtfully targeted, appropriately designed, and skillfully delivered to make a lasting impact. Recognizing what drives a youth’s behavior is key—because identifying the motivation behind youth firesetting is often the first step toward meaningful intervention and lasting change.
Youth Firesetting Program Information Packet
Attached is a Youth Firesetting Program packet of forms to help your department start to collect information or help build a standard template for your use. Click the link below to download the information.
Youth Firesetting Intervention/Assessment Packet (Fillable Form)
Youth Firesetting Program Legislative Reports
Upcoming Classes
If you are a member of the Fire Service Community and would like to become a YFSI Interventionist the link below has information about the next course and a signup form.