FPC provides empirically supported, comprehensive treatment for individuals who engage in deliberate firesetting. Treatment begins with an initial evaluation to determine individualized treatment needs. Firesetting is often a symptom and not the root cause of the problem. It is important to understand the core issues leading to firesetting behavior.  Diagnostic clarification is also conducted at the time of the intake evaluation. Common diagnoses related to firesetting behaviors include mood disorders, substance abuse disorders, impulse control disorders, pyromania, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

FPC recognizes the importance of working collaboratively with clients to identify treatment goals and implement individualized treatment services.  We strive to provide treatment in a respectful and culturally competent manner, and individuals are invited to be actively involved in decisions about their treatment, even when mandated to treatment. Treatment modalities include individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducational materials and/or classes, and psychiatric consultation.

FPC conducts comprehensive evaluations for adults who have deliberately set fires and/or are at risk to do so. Risk assessment for firesetting is an under-researched area, and there is no standardized evaluation tool to measure risk of firesetting recidivism for adults. There is also a lack of clarity in the literature regarding the base rate of reoffending.  Our evaluators utilize approaches that are informed by the most current research and are consistent with best practices. Comprehensive evaluations include a record review, contact with collateral sources, clinical interview, risk assessment, and use of empirically supported instruments (when applicable).