Arson

Question 1

What is the definition of Firesetting?

Answer 1

A behaviour
The act of setting fire On purpose or accident
No criminal intent or impulse
Person who starts a fire, whether accidentally or intentionally. It is not necessarily an arsonist or a Pyromaniac.

Question 2

What is the definition of Arson?

Answer 2

A crime
Criminal intent
To achieve something
Intent to cause damage
Deliberate act or attempt of setting fire on someones property pr on wildland woth the purpose of causing damgage.

Question 3

What is the definition of Pyromania?

Answer 3

Disorder
Psychopathology
Uncontrollable impulse to burn Impulse, but no criminal intent
Repeated, deliberate and purposeful, firesetting associated with tension or affective arousal before the act, followed by intense pleasure or relief when setting the fires or witnessing/participating in its aftermath.

Question 4

What are some factors that influence firesetting behaviour?

Answer 4

Gender, fam dysfunction, abuse, characteristics, anger, interest

Question 5

What are some ways to prevent firesetting?

Answer 5

Information campaign
Self extinguishing materials
Fire retardans
Non-flammable materials
Security cameras
Sound alarm
Patrolling the building

Question 6

What are some ways to mitigate effects of a fire?

Answer 6

Technical solutions
Detection systems
Suppression systems
Protection of eaves