The aim of this research was to identify and review the implementation, operation, key elements, and success of programmes in place to prevent deliberately lit fires in New Zealand and overseas. This report explores the prevention programmes currently operating for people who deliberately light fires, in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada. It also investigates what experience arsonists in New Zealand may have with prevention initiatives over the course of their life and their perception of what might prevent people from deliberately lighting fires.