The fire service plays an important part in identifying youth who start fires in their community. Timely information is key and helps save lives.

How You Can Help

Youth Fire Intervention Teams (YFIT)

The Youth Fire Intervention Team is ready to help — all you need to do is call the Minnesota duty officer at 800-422-0798 or 651-649-5451 to activate the team. If you are interested in joining this important team, please email our fire and life safety educators.

Training  

Intervention specialist and program manager training is available. learn more about our training opportunities. If you are interested in hosting a class, please email our fire and life safety educators

On-site questionnaire

You can keep this on the trucks or in chief vehicles in case you come upon a youth-set fire. This form outlines critical criteria that will help decide which actions to ​take with a child. 

If a family comes to the fire station with a child who is starting fire, please have the intake form handy for your office staff to use.

​Contact Us

Email our fire and life safety educators with questions or for more information. ​