P&P – Deliberate Firesetting (Parent and Carers) Flyers – 001a – AH – DIGITAL
You can help to reduce deliberate fires
Make sure that children and young people are aware
of the risks of playing with fire and the consequences
of deliberately setting a fire. Things like setting fire to
grass or rubbish can have a serious impact.
If possible, be aware of where children or young
people are – and what they’re doing.
Deliberate fires take firefighters away from other
incidents and could put lives at risk.
Are you concerned the children or young
people you look after could be involved
in setting deliberate fires?
Is there a smell of smoke on clothes or in the home?
Talk to them about the dangers of ‘playing with fire’.
We can help. Contact your local fire station. Your
local Community Action Team can offer advice or
even a visit via the Firesetters Intervention and Re education Scheme (FIReS).
Facts
In 2019-20 the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
attended 11,649 deliberate outdoor fires. Many of
these involve young people.
Deliberate fires can spread quickly, threatening
wildlife, property & people.
Don’t accept it, report it
Contact Police Scotland via the non-emergency
number 101 to share information on anyone who
deliberately sets fires. Alternatively, give the
information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers
on 0800 555 111.
LET’S WORK
TOGETHER TO PREVENT DELIBERATE FIRES
