GMFRS Deliberate Fire Summit

The Deliberate Fires Summit 2026, hosted by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) in partnership with the International Association for Firesetting Intervention, Research & Education (IFIRE), is a two day international event bringing together leaders, practitioners, academics, and specialists from across fire and rescue services, policing, justice, health, education, probation, social care, community safety and VCFSE.

The event provides a platform to explore the growing challenges associated with deliberate firesetting, drawing on the latest research, operational insights, and multi-agency best practice.

The event will examine:

• Current trends in deliberate firesetting globally, supported by data, analysis and hotspot intelligence from GMFRS and partners
• Evidence based interventions, including youth engagement programmes, adult firesetting interventions, place - based prevention models, and tools such as the GMFRS Deliberate Fire Tool and FireStoppers
• International perspectives, with contributions from IFIRE partners across the USA, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK
• Action oriented workshops aligned to topics such as deliberate fire, arson reduction and anti-social behaviour

Designed to encourage collaboration, innovation and shared learning, the summit aims to develop practical recommendations, strengthen cross sector partnerships and drive forward a coordinated approach to preventing deliberate fires, reducing harm, and protecting communities.

Whether contributing as a speaker, practitioner, researcher, sponsor or delegate, attendees will play a pivotal role in shaping national and international practice in firesetting prevention and behavioural interventions.