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To help reduce the number of fires and burn injuries caused by children experimenting with fire, the San Jose Fire Department offers a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program. Our
program is offered in two formats:
One-on-One Intervention
- Children 10 years old and under and teenagers 15 to 17 years of age.
- Intervention is provided by trained educators and firefighters.
- To set up an intervention, contact the Public Education Office.
2-Day Workshop Intervention
- Offenders 11 to 14 years old.
- Comprehensive 2-day workshops that target at-risk youth, ages 11 to 14,
who have expressed an interest in fire and/or have been involved
in firesetting activities. The workshops will teach students important fire
and life safety skills, encourage positive self-esteem, the importance of
being responsible as well as how to make better choices. Parents or
guardians are requested to attend the first 30 minutes of the program and
assist his/her child with homework assignments. Student participation is a
critical element to the success of this workshop. Unacceptable behavior
will not be tolerated and assignments must be satisfactorily completed to
receive course certificate. Students may want to bring a snack from home or
snacks may also be purchased on-site during the break.
- Please contact the SJFD Public Education Office at 277-2878 for more information.
2010 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Workshop Schedule |
For ages 11-14 |
Saratoga Class #21011 |
Saturday, February 20, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
AND Saturday, February 27, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm |
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For ages 11-14 |
Saratoga Class #31011 |
Saturday, May 8, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
AND Saturday, May 15, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm |
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For ages 11-14 |
Saratoga Class #41011 |
Saturday, July 10, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
AND Saturday, July 17, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm |
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For ages 11-14 |
Saratoga Class #51011 |
Saturday, November 6, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
AND Saturday, November 13, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm |
For children 10 years and under or for teenagers 15 to 17 years of age, please contact your local fire department for available programs and/or services:
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California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL Fire)
408.778.8623
www.fire.ca.gov
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Gilroy Fire Department
408.846.0372
www.ci.gilroy.ca.us/fire
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Milpitas Fire Department
408.586.2800
www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/citydept/fire
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Mountain View Fire Department
650.903.6122
www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/fire/
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Palo Alto Fire Department
650.329.2184
www.pafd.org
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San Jose Fire Department
408.277.2878
www.sjfd.org
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Santa Clara County Fire Department
(Serving Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga)
408.341.4485
www.sccfd.org
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Santa Clara Fire Department
408.615.4970
www.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/fire/fire_div.html
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Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
408.730.7142
www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Public+Safety/
Additional helpful links:
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Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation: www.aarbf.org
Enhancing the quality of life for burn survivors and promoting burn prevention.
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American Burn Association (ABA): www.ameriburn.org
Promotes and supports burn-related research, education, care, rehabilitation, and prevention.
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Burn Institute: www.burninstitute.org
Dedicated to reducing burn injuries and deaths through education, burn survivor support programs and the funding of burn care research and treatment.
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Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): www.chadd.org
Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
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Mexican American Community Services Agency, Inc.: www.macsa.org
Community-based organization that provides educational services, housing, and family-youth-senior services for local residents.
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National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS): www.ncjrs.org
Offers extensive reference and referral services to answer your questions about crime and justice-related research, policy, and practice.
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National Fire Protection Association: www.nfpa.org
A worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical and life safety information to the public since 1896.
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National Safety Council: www.nsc.org
A charitable organization that promotes safety for everyone: at home, at work, or on the road.
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SAFE KIDS Coalition: www.safekids.org
A national organization that helps protect children from unintentional injuries.
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