Young people
Worried about a young person setting fires?
Resources about fire-setting

Looking for resources

you can use to explore the risks around children setting fires?

The resources below are intended to help you talk to children about fire-setting in an age-appropriate way.

We've got story books, a spot the hazard game, and a leaflet offering advice to parents and child carers.

Resources

Fire safety advice for parents and child carers

Download PDF (419kb)

Frances the Firefly story (ages 3-7)

Download PDF (1,639kb)
A Drawing of girl standing near a fire

Good Fires, Bad Fires story (ages 8-11)

Download PDF (3,119kb)

Spot the hazards game

Download PDF (310kb)

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