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Fire Prevention Tips
Fire:

-Usually in a closet or under a bed
-"Hidden" origin; matches or lighter with ordinary combustibles
-Usually panics if fire gets out of control

Child and Fire:
-Child is curious and plays with fire to learn about it
Risks:
-Because the child doesn't understand the consequences of his actions, the
fire can cause
major damage
Treatment:
-Fire safety education

CRISIS
Child:
-Usually 5-10 years old
-Someone's clothes or possessions, or specific location related
to stress
Child and Fire:
-Child is using fire as a "cry for help." to show his inability to cope with the
sudden change
Risks:
-He will continue until stress is relieved in he is taught safer ways to cope

Treatment:
-Counselling and education

DELINQUENT
Child:
-Usually 10-14 years old -Boys and girls -Always in a group
Fire:

-Usually an outdoor location
-Dumpsters, grass fires, "vandalism" type fires
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