Public Education Support

Fire Department Resources

Fire Department Public Education Support and Resources

We offer support and resources for your department’s fire and life safety public education efforts. Information and resources are constantly evolving. Check here for up-to-date resources, support, links, and more.

Campaign Support Resource

Use our brainstorming form to start your Public Education Campaign

Click here to access the form. It includes a print or save option.

Other Resources

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National Resources

Fire Prevention Week

Each year, the NFPA announces and supports a different theme for Fire Prevention Week. You can find materials, lesson plans, and more, here: https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week

This year’s theme is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!"

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Youth Firesetter Intervention Program

The  Youth Firesetting Prevention Program is a free, confidential service designed to educate children and their caregivers about fire safety and the potential consequences of firesetting behavior. The State Fire Marshal's Office's main goal is to support local fire departments in their communities by providing training, guidance and materials. The program aims to intervene early, preventing further firesetting incidents and promoting positive behavioral change.

Our office provides resources to fire departments including:

  • Training on the Firesetting Prevention Program
  • Program workbooks, interview questions, "how-tos," and family checklists.

For more information, or copies of these documents, reach out to Andrew McCormick, Public Education Program Coordinator, at [email protected].

Youth Firesetting Prevention Resources

Utah participates in and supports the National efforts to minimize youth firesetting. Check out:

 

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