Juvenile Fire Stoppers

Parent |  Child

101 Juvenile Referral Form

Parent

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Does my child need the FireStoppers Program?
Concerned parents, teachers, fire departments, members of social services, and the Law Enforcement community all refer youths to try to cease the fire setting behavior. This FREE program is for children age 2 to 17 years of age.

• Parents concerned about their child and their families safety. Can contact this office for a free one-on-one class with the juvenile and parent. The purpose of the program is to provide education for the child and family’s safety. This program also assists family with further counseling if needed.
• Call (281)436-8070 if you live in the Unincorporated Portion of Harris County or (713)495-7927 if you live in the City limits of Houston.

How do the classes work?
A one-to-one fire safety class for the child & parent with:

• Assistance with counseling services is provided for those youths who have more than a curiosity of fire if the parents are interested in seeking further services.
• Fire setting sometimes stems from other problems that the juvenile is facing. Counseling can assist the juvenile and the family through this. All information is kept confidential.
• Participation helps the juvenile, siblings, parents and other family members. Basic safety also helps with fire safety in the home including exit drills.

1. Make matches and lighters “off-limits”
   Tell your children to immediately tell you about any matches or lighters that they find. Reward them when they do. Set consequences for your children if they are found with matches, lighters, playing with candles or fireworks. All of which can be very dangerous to your child, another individual or property.
2. Make your home “fire safe”
   Keep all matches and lighters out of reach of your children. If you smoke, keep lighters on your person and not scattered about the house. Install smoke detectors in each bedroom and hallway. Check the batteries at least twice a year. Change your clock—Change your Battery.  Lock up all flammable items (gas, aerosols, etc.)
3. Teach your child about fire safety 
   Talk with your children about the good (cooking and heating) and bad (accidents and burns) uses of fire. Teach them that matches and lighters are TOOLS for adults.  Practice your fire escape plan, stop-drop-and-roll and crawl-low under smoke.
4. Realize the dangers of fire play
   If your child has been found playing with fire, please enroll them in a proper fire safety and prevention class. Acknowledge that punishment will not solve the problem of fire play. This is not a phase they will outgrow.

Child

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