A collaboration of fire, law enforcement, mental healthcare providers and social service agencies, NoFIRES is committed to providing a consistent, coordinated and appropriate response to youth 18 years old and under, who set fires or engage in fire-related behavior. The components of this approach include intervention, education and prevention, and referrals for clinical treatment and counseling and/or to service agencies.
Members of the NoFIRES team
(left to right) Captain Paul Zipper - Massachusetts State Police, Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit (ret.), Marty Murphy Kane - NoFIRES Board of Directors, John Scheft - Attorney, Author and Lecturer, Loren Davine, Executive Director of NoFIRES, Peter Ostroskey - Fire Marshal, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, and Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan