The Desoto Parish Fire Investigation Team is proud to announce the kick off of a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program.

The Program is designed to prevent Juvenile Arson by the means of retraining a behavior concerning fire.

A risk evaluation is preformed prior to placement into the program to insure that a child has not been abused or is not in need of counseling due to a mental condition.

A coalition has been formed by local agencies which include law enforcement, health and hospital facilities, 42nd Judicial Court, school board, fire department as well as state level counselors. These coalition members will assist the program by providing support and resources as needed. This program is offered to any Juvenile which resides in DeSoto Parish and has a history of fire play.

For further information contact Dallas Niette at dniette@dfd8.org or by phone at 318-872-2453.