Youth firesetting resources
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.
Youth Firesetter Helpline
We have developed this helpline as an opportunity for residents to find the help they need to curb youth firesetting. A simple call will get help on the way. The incoming call will be answered by an automated system, and then reviewed by a deputy state fire marshal. The deputy will then forward the case to a local authority for assistance.