Young arsonists in the making are being targeted by fire service bosses in Staffordshire.
Young arsonists in the making are being targeted by fire service bosses in Staffordshire.
The county's fire service is working to prevent fire-related crime among young people, such as arson, hoax calls and attacks on firefighters.
Parents and teachers worried about particular youngsters' fascination with fire are now being urged to make use of a new dedicated telephone line set up as part of the campaign.
The local rate phone number – 08451 213300 – allows people to find out about Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's "Youth Intervention" programmes.
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