Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are committed to addressing and reducing anti-social behaviour fires in Tyne and Wear. They work extensively with partners to identify vulnerable young people and strive to work with them to understand the risks and consequences of deliberate fire setting.
TWFRS have produced a short film ‘Just A Normal Day’, using real life accounts of the devastating impact of a serious deliberate fire, from the perspective of the fire setters and the services working in prevention and response. This film was the result of six months of partnership working with Gateshead Council and Gateshead Youth Justice Service.
Accompanying resources for schools and youth workers can be downloaded from this page.
To find out more about the work TWFRS do, including their Fire Safety Intervention programme, please visit their website.