Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have Fire
Service personnel who advise and educate children and young people
of the dangers of fire and the consequences of their actions.
Advisors do not take part in counselling or chastising children. On the first visit
the advisors will give one-to-one fire safety education to the
child. A folder containing twelve activities is left with the parents
who will allocate it to the child on a weekly basis and give support
with its completion. In addition on the first visit the brigade
will offer a home safety survey.
Advisors will leave a contact card with the parents or guardians
who will be advised to contact the scheme's administrator if the
child continues to play with fire. The advisors will then be asked
to make a second visit.
After a three month period, contact will be made with the parents
or guardians to ascertain the effectiveness of the scheme. If the
scheme is proved to be successful in preventing fire play then
a certificate will be awarded from the Chief Fire Officer to acknowledge
the child’s achievement.
Where it is recognised within the junior scheme that the fire
setting is a result of behavioural problems the Youth Officer will
adopt a multi-agency approach directing parents to other professionals
with the relevant expertise.
Signs Of Recurrent Firesetting Behaviour
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Small burn holes in carpets, charred paper in sinks and bins |
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Matches or lighters hidden in your child’s room |
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An unusual fascination with fires |
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Unknown fires in your home |
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