
10/03/2025
Curiosity about fire is a natural part of childhood, but when that curiosity leads to fire setting behavior, it becomes a serious concern. Unfortunately, children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States, which is why most larger fire departments have adopted programming and have specially trained personnel who can intervene before it’s too late.
Boise began its Youth Firesetting Intervention Program shortly after the North Ada County Fire and Rescue fire marshal learned about it.