The Fire FRIENDS (Firesetter Regional Intervention Education Network and Delivery System) program is designed specifically for juveniles who are exhibiting unusual or increased interest in fire and fire behavior, and is available to children and their families in and around Orange County, California.
Fire FRIENDS is a collaboration of community-based partners joining together with the common goal of reducing the number of deaths, burn injuries and property destruction caused by juvenile firesetting.
We provide fire safety education and intervention to children with an interest in fire or explosives, and to those who have been involved in a firesetting incident.
In situations where the behaviors or concerns appear to be more serious, the Fire FRIENDS program offers a referral for a free confidential behavioral health evaluation with an experienced behavioral health professional.
As a parent, we know you share our concern for the safety of your child, your family and your community.
Our goal is to make the necessary resources available to you to end your child's dangerous fire setting behavior.
Enrollment in the program is typically accomplished at a local healthcare facility.
To enroll your child into the Fire FRIENDS program, please contact your referring agency or the Fire FRIENDS Program Coordinator at 714-573-6725.
We look forward to working with you.