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King County is one of three Washington state counties to provide Juvenile Firesetter Intervention education and counseling. Through one-on-one training, juveniles get a better understanding of what they are doing to themselves and to others. The youths meet with a counselor weekly, do homework, gain access to educational resources and receive evaluations. Parents often are brought into the meetings. Juveniles can be referred to the program in many ways: through school, by their parents, by police or fire personal. More information is available by visiting the national Juvenile Firesetter Intervention web site. Fire Safety Tips Fire is the No.1 cause of death in the home for children ages 5 to 14, many of whom set these fires themselves, says the National Fire Safety Council (NFSC) in Michigan. Regardless of whether your child is acting maliciously, feeling troubled or just being curious, if you catch him or her playing with matches or starting a fire, you need to act. Talk about fire safety (consult your local fire department or groups such as SOS Fires in Portland, OR for suggestions) and fireproof your home with these tips. For children ages 5 and under, the NFSC says parents should:
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