I discovered my child playing with matches and/or lighters. Is there anything the Fire Department can do to help me teach my child the importance of not playing with fire?

Absolutely! The Fire Department has a Juvenile Firesetting Program called FireWise Kids. This is a program of instruction and information sharing designed to teach the importance of fire safety to juveniles. It is a free program offered to all families. Your child can be introduced to the program in several different ways such as:

  • A concerned parent can contact the fire department and request that their child be placed into the program
  • He/she may be required by the Fire Marshal to attend this program if the child is suspected of being involved with an intentionally set fire
  • The juvenile court system places the child into the program

Every candidate is evaluated to determine if the program is suited for their specific need. If you need information about the program please contact Assistant Fire Chief David McGlamery or Lieutenant Steve Hicks at 423-989-5701.

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