firesetting ASSESSMENTS

Youth Assessments

FirePsych clinicians are some of the most experienced firesetting assessment providers in the United States, having completed over 1500 comprehensive firesetting behavior risk evaluations. Children and adolescents who become involved in problem firesetting behavior are a diagnostically diverse population who often present with a number of concerning emotional and behavioral symptoms. Research completed in the past 30 years has revealed lower recidivism rates for repeat firesetting when youth receive fire safety specific supports and  interventions targeting co-morbid concerns. 


Since its publication in 2010, the Firesetting Risk Assessment Tool-Youth (FRAT-Y), a structured decision making tool designed specifically to guide and support firesetting assessment practice and findings, has been utilized by FirePsych clinicians to determine the most appropriate intervention plan for each child. By drawing information from several critical domains, including 17 research-supported firesetting risk factors, clinicians are able to complete a comprehensive firesetting behavior assessment, providing risk mitigation intervention recommendations tailored to address the specific needs for each child,family, and community.

what assessments provide to your clients

 Why FirePsych, Inc. Assessments?

  • completed by highly trained and experienced clinicians
  • comprehensive and well written
  • provide clearly articulated statements relative to firesetting risk factors
  • incorporate several standardized measures of behavior and personality functioning
  • completed in a timely and professional manner
  • provide treatment and intervention recommendations specific to firesetting behavior
  • are completed according to “best practice” standards


"Rob Stadolnik's FRAT-Y training exceeded every expectation I had. Dr. Stadolnik provided a comprehensive understanding of youth firesetting assessment, skillfully blending research, practical application, and experiential learning through engaging case studies. By the end, I felt confident using the FRAT-Y and better equipped to understand the complex factors influencing youth behavior."

Victoria Phillips, PhD

Extended Evaluation Project, NYU

Bellevue Mental Health Team at ACS