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Arson: Youth-Set Fire Prevention, Intervention, & Investigation

Don't Risk It! Podcast··9 June 2026·17 min

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In this episode, Fire Chief Bill Wiegman joins the VFIS podcast to talk about how his shared experience as a firefighter and mental health clinician informs his work in youth-set fire prevention, intervention, and investigation. Listen to Chief Wiegman and Chris Rodgers talk about the: Psychology behind these incidents Importance of expertise and compassion Deep need for continued education Take less than 17 minutes to learn more about how you can take a holistic approach to arson prevention in your community.