Donations and Support

YFIRES was developed through the generous donation of time by dozens of subject matter experts and professionals in the field of youth firesetting intervention and data collection.  Grants were also acquired to provide the necessary funding to develop YFIRES.  

The following contributors have made YFIRES possible.  

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First Alert
First Alert Smoke Alarms has provided funding to support YFIRES, allowing it to remain a free service to users.  Their support will carry YFIRES from 2023 to 2026.  Thanks to First Alert!

Vision 20/20
Vision 20/20 provides a variety of national strategies for fire loss prevention.  They have recognized youth firesetting behavior as an underreported and preventable cause of fires and are contributing their resources and reputation to to YFIRES.  This may be the most valuable service of all.  

International Association of Fire Fighters - Charitable Burn Fund
The initial contributor to YFIRES was the IAFF Charitable Burn Fund.  Their contribution has been immeasurable through their support as a fiscal sponsor for the acquisition of the grants that made YFIRES possible.  Staffing and administrative support provided the initial foundation for YFIRES to launch and move toward independent operation.

SOS FIRES: Youth Intervention Programs
SOS FIRES became a non-profit organization in 1995.  Their mission was to provide services in the field of youth firesetting intervention that was not being provided for by national, state, or local organizations.  For 21 years, they hosted a website exclusive to youth firesetting, conducted dozens of training, and participated in all levels of program development for youth firesetting intervention services.  The organization would dissolve in 2016 but donate over $35,000 to the YFIRES effort, allowing three years of baseline budget for guaranteed operation.  As a legacy donor, their contribution will always be recognized as a launching point for YFIRES as a business entity. 

DHS/FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
DHS/FEMA has provided three different grants that allowed the executive committee, steering committee, and stakeholders to move YFIRES from concept to reality.