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Curiosity about fire is part of a child’s growth process, which leads children to experimentation.
Fires often happen when children are bored or have inadequate supervision. Firesetting behavior in some children is a way of expressing frustration, abuse, and other emotional needs. The child could also have experienced a life changing event, such as divorce or the loss of a loved one.
Rockingham County Fire & Rescue provides Youth Firesetter Prevention and Intervention programs to help stop this behavior. There is no charge for these services and all information is kept confidential.
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Who can refer a child?
What are some components of the firesetter program?
For more information contact 540-564-3175 and ask for the Fire & Life Safety Division
Phone: 540-564-3000