Arson Awareness Week

The week of 6-12 May is being observed as Arson Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is “Prevent Youth Firesetting.”

During this week, the U.S. Fire Administration, the International Association of Arson Investigators, Safe Kids USA, USAonWatch, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and the National Association of State Fire Marshals are striving to focus public attention on the importance of a collaborative effort involving fire and emergency service departments, law enforcement, mental health, social services, schools, and juvenile justice to help reduce the occurrence of juveniles engaged with fire.

For more information related to this year’s observance of Arson Prevention Week, please visit:

USFA: Arson Awareness Week

Background information:

USFA: Juvenile Firesetting - A Growing Concern (July 2006)

U.S. Fire Administration

International Association of Arson Investigators

Safe Kids USA

USAonWatch

National Volunteer Fire Council

National Association of State Fire Marshals