This two-day course is based on requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications. This course provides students with a broad understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities that the Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist should have as requirements of NFPA Standard 1035 pertaining to youth firesetting. This course is for the practitioner who provides services at the program delivery level. It replaces Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention - Level 1.

This course covers the following:
• Review of NFPA 1035 for Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist.
• The extent of the youth firesetting problem and justification for local youth firesetting prevention and intervention programs.
• Examination of the typologies of firesetting and the motivation behind firesetting behaviors.
• Identification, intake, screening, disposition and follow-up.
• Youth firesetting educational interventions.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks before the first day of the event.

Course Resources
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