About Fire Safe Futures
Fire Safe Futures (formerly known as the Tulare-Kings Youth Firesetter Prevention & Intervention Program) is a multi-agency, early intervention program serving families across Tulare and Kings Counties and expanding regionally. We bring together fire departments, mental health providers, educators, law enforcement, and community partners to reduce fire-related risks and support youth well-being.
Our Approach
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Trauma-informed
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Strength-based
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Collaborative
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Family-centered
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Prevention-oriented
Our Partners
Fire Personnel | Medical Professionals | Law Enforcement
Educators | Community Base Organizations | Citizen Volunteers
City of Tulare Fire Department
Program Coordinator
Hope Horizon Mental Health
Mental Health Provider and Fiscal Sponsor
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
CAL FIRE
Dinuba Fire Department
Farmersville Fire Department
Hanford Fire Department
Kings County Fire Department
Kings County Probation Department
Lindsay Fire Department
Porterville Fire Department
School Districts
Tulare County Fire Department
Tulare County Probation Department
Tule River Fire Department
Visalia Police Department
Woodlake Fire Department
What Is the FSF Academy?
A two-day, age-specific educational experience with:
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Fire safety education
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Hands-on learning
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Decision-making skills
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Emotional regulation and coping strategies
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A caregiver track to support families
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Content delivered by firefighters, educators, mental health providers, and law enforcement partners
Four Most Common Factors
Four Most Common Factors
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Lack of adult supervision
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Easy access to fire-starting materials
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Failure to practice fire safety
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Unregulated access to information on the internet