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Fire-setting is dangerous and often stems from curiosity, boredom, or underlying issues. Without guidance, it can lead to serious consequences for young people and their communities. That’s why early support and strong role models are key to preventing this behaviour.
Who We Support
We work with children and young people (CYP) who:
- Are showing signs of fire curiosity
- Have started to play with or misuse fire
- May benefit from positive role models and guided intervention.
Early Intervention – 1:1 Support
Our one-to-one sessions are tailored to each young person’s needs and take place in a location where they feel most comfortable:
- At home
- In school
- At SkillZONE, our interactive safety education centre
Sessions focus on:
- Exploring the reasons behind fire-setting behaviour
- Teaching safe, responsible choices
- Building trust and self-awareness
These interventions are not about punishment — they’re about supporting change and giving CYP the tools to make better decisions.
‘Fired Up!’ – A 3-Day Confidence & Team Building Course
‘Fired Up!’ is a powerful and engaging three-day course designed to support young people in making safer choices, developing essential life skills, and building positive relationships — all within a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
Delivered by trained professionals from the fire service, this programme is aimed at children and young people who may be at risk of fire-setting, or simply need a boost in confidence, communication, or teamworking skills.
What Young People Will Experience
Throughout the course, participants will take part in a range of hands-on, practical, and interactive activities, including:
- Team-building challenges to develop communication, trust, and problem-solving skills
- Confidence-building sessions that encourage self-belief and resilience
- Fire safety education delivered by experienced fire service staff
- A visit to a working fire station, where they’ll meet operational firefighters and learn about their vital role in the community
- Hands-on experience with our dedicated educational fire appliance a safe and realistic understanding of fire service tools and techniques
- Road safety awareness, including pedestrian safety, responsible behaviour near roads, and the dangers of distraction
- An introduction to basic first aid, helping young people understand how to assist in minor emergencies and care for others
Real Skills, Real Impact
The ‘Fired Up!’ course is designed to help young people understand the real-world consequences of risky behaviour while giving them the skills, confidence, and motivation to make positive choices in the future.
Along the way, they’ll engage with trusted, uniformed role models — professionals from the fire service who are committed to inspiring young people and showing them a different path forward.
What Learners Say
Some of the feedback we’ve received from past participants:
“I’m so glad we got to do this course because I’ve been able to bond with people I would probably have never talked to.”
“I have learnt skills that will help me to help my friends and family.”
“I had so much fun!”
Making a Positive Difference
Through early intervention, targeted support, and engaging educational programmes like Fired Up! And 1:1 interventions, we are helping to prevent fire-setting behaviour and empower young people to make safer, more positive choices.
By working with trained fire service professionals in trusted environments, young people build skills for life — gaining confidence, responsibility, and a greater respect for themselves and their communities.
Together, we can spark change and guide the next generation toward a safer future.