Juvenile Firesetter Manual

The Juvenile Firesetter Manual is intended as an easy-to-use guide. In order to provide a consistent approach to juvenile firesetting intervention in British Columbia, it is hoped that the fire service and other interested agencies will use this manual as their primary intervention tool.

Occurrences of juvenile firesetting, whether they are curiosity fire play or problem firesetting, are a significant problem within our society. With any incident, there is serious potential for loss of life, injury or property damage. In most instances, it is the local fire department that concerned parents, teachers or other caregivers turn to for help.

The manual has been distributed to all fire departments in British Columbia and is intended to provide the fire service with guidelines for juvenile firesetter intervention. The development of the manual reflects the level of cooperation that exists amongst the fire service in British Columbia through the Fire Safety Advisory Council. The results of working together towards a common goal, with a commitment to reducing injuries, loss of life and property damage caused by fire, are evident in the quality and content of this manual.

We encourage all departments to utilize the Juvenile Firesetter Manual and we hope that it will become a valuable resource to the fire service in British Columbia.

If you would like to purchase the Juvenile Firesetter Manual - Volume 1 Revised - October 2004 for $59.95 or the Juvenile Firesetter Manual: Volume 2 - Educational Intervention Revised - October 2004 for $59.95, please visit the following link: http://www.publications.gov.bc.ca/ at Queen's Printer website, where you can place your order.