FST 211 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 1 credit

This course prepares students to apply to sit for the Office of the State Fire Marshal's Training Division for Certified Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist certification exam. Course topics include identification and characteristics of juvenile firesetters, identifying fire and burn problems associated with children, juvenile mental health and legal issues, interviewing juveniles, referral and follow-up, explosives awareness and fire prevention education. (1 lecture hour)