The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is promoting the nationwide Arson Awareness Week starting on May 7, 2023 – May 13, 2023. This year’s theme is Understanding and Mitigating Youth Fire Setting Issues.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s – Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program specifically deals with children, ages 2-18, involved in starting fires and fire play. This very successful diversion program teaches children about the dangers and consequences of fire play. The program has been serving Delaware’s youth since 1981. The majority of attendees have not repeated the fire play. This program has maintained a 3% recidivism rate. Last year, 27 children participated in the program. During the 42 years in existence, 6157 youths have taken part in the program.

Any person interested in contacting our program specialist is asked to call (800) 432-8500 or email: Fire.Marshal@delaware.gov . All information is confidential. There is no cost for the program.

Further information can also be found on our website, https://statefiremarshal.delaware.gov/special-programs/juvenile-firesetter-intervention-program/

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