“Fire in the hands of children is devastating - regardless of a child's age or motive. It is imperative that we do everything possible to prevent youth firesetting to protect the nation's most valuable resource, our children,” according to Ernest Mitchell, Jr., U.S. Fire Administrator.

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is pleased to partner with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI); Safe Kids USA; USArsonWatch; National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC); and the National Association of State Fire Marshals to announce the theme for the 2012 Arson Awareness Week (AAW): "Prevent Youth Firesetting."

USFA and its partners will use the week of May 6–12, 2012 to focus public attention on the importance of a collaborative effort with fire and emergency service departments, law enforcement, mental health, social services, schools, and juvenile justice to help reduce the occurrence of juveniles engaged with fire.

For more information, visit the Arson Awareness Week page on the United States Administration website.

To participate in a free, discussion message board about youth firesetting, visit www.fire-exchange.org.  You will need to create a free profile to able to participate and view links on the message board.

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