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What is the primary responsibility of the Lieutenant or Operational Captain upon receiving a youth at the station?
What is the primary responsibility of the Lieutenant or Operational Captain upon receiving a youth at the station?
- To contact the youth's parents immediately
- To ensure the youth waits in a safe environment until help arrives (correct)
- To provide the youth with food and shelter
- To document the encounter in the station logbook right away
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain do to maintain safety and continuity?
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain do to maintain safety and continuity?
- Immediately call the Safe Harbor Runaway Center for help
- Contact the youth's school to inform them of the situation
- Inform the Communications Center that a unit is out of service (correct)
- Reassure the youth that they can leave whenever they want
What is the time frame in which the Safe Harbor Runaway Center must call back the fire station?
What is the time frame in which the Safe Harbor Runaway Center must call back the fire station?
- Within 30 minutes
- Within 10 minutes
- Within 15 minutes (correct)
- Within 1 hour
Which action is NOT appropriate for the Lieutenant or Operational Captain?
Which action is NOT appropriate for the Lieutenant or Operational Captain?
In the event of special circumstances, specifically an angry parent following a child, what should the employee do?
In the event of special circumstances, specifically an angry parent following a child, what should the employee do?
Which detail must NOT be shared about the youth with anyone outside the authorized personnel?
Which detail must NOT be shared about the youth with anyone outside the authorized personnel?
What is the maximum time a representative from Safe Harbor Runaway Center can take to arrive at the station?
What is the maximum time a representative from Safe Harbor Runaway Center can take to arrive at the station?
What must the Lieutenant or Operational Captain document in the station logbook?
What must the Lieutenant or Operational Captain document in the station logbook?
What should be done if a teen arrives at a fire station extremely intoxicated?
What should be done if a teen arrives at a fire station extremely intoxicated?
If a teen is hallucinating and out of control, what is the recommended course of action?
If a teen is hallucinating and out of control, what is the recommended course of action?
What is the significance of the phone number for Michelle Galloway?
What is the significance of the phone number for Michelle Galloway?
What is recommended when teens arrive at the shelter?
What is recommended when teens arrive at the shelter?
What type of teens usually arrive at the shelter, according to the content?
What type of teens usually arrive at the shelter, according to the content?
Which of the following scenarios has never occurred at a fire station, according to the content?
Which of the following scenarios has never occurred at a fire station, according to the content?
What should Fire Rescue personnel do if a parent arrives to take a teen under calm circumstances?
What should Fire Rescue personnel do if a parent arrives to take a teen under calm circumstances?
When is it permissible for a Safe Place Representative to stop a parent from leaving with their child?
When is it permissible for a Safe Place Representative to stop a parent from leaving with their child?
What should be done if a teen decides to leave the site voluntarily?
What should be done if a teen decides to leave the site voluntarily?
What are the conditions under which the police should be called regarding a teen?
What are the conditions under which the police should be called regarding a teen?
What is the time frame in which Safe Harbor Runaway Center must call back to the fire station after being notified of a teen's presence?
What is the time frame in which Safe Harbor Runaway Center must call back to the fire station after being notified of a teen's presence?
What should the Safe Place Representative provide to the fire station when picking up a teen?
What should the Safe Place Representative provide to the fire station when picking up a teen?
What is the maximum time allowed for a Safe Place Representative to arrive at the scene after notification?
What is the maximum time allowed for a Safe Place Representative to arrive at the scene after notification?
Under which condition can the Lieutenant or Operational Captain keep a teen separated from a parent?
Under which condition can the Lieutenant or Operational Captain keep a teen separated from a parent?
What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the document?
What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the document?
Which authority is responsible for future updates to this policy manual?
Which authority is responsible for future updates to this policy manual?
Where should the Safe Place sign be displayed at each fire station?
Where should the Safe Place sign be displayed at each fire station?
What should the Safe Place decal provide for the teen in crisis?
What should the Safe Place decal provide for the teen in crisis?
Who has the authority outlined in the policy document?
Who has the authority outlined in the policy document?
What must the Operational Captain ensure regarding the Safe Place procedure sheet?
What must the Operational Captain ensure regarding the Safe Place procedure sheet?
What type of agreement has been established to assist teens in crisis at fire stations?
What type of agreement has been established to assist teens in crisis at fire stations?
When did the Safe Place policy become effective?
When did the Safe Place policy become effective?
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What is the purpose of the Safe Place policy?
What is the purpose of the Safe Place policy?
A policy developed to guide actions when teens in distress seek help at Fire Rescue stations in Palm Beach County.
Who does the Safe Place policy apply to?
Who does the Safe Place policy apply to?
The policy applies to all fire rescue personnel, including permanent staff and volunteers.
Who is responsible for the Safe Place policy?
Who is responsible for the Safe Place policy?
The Fire Rescue Administrator leads the policy, while the Deputy Chief of Operations and the PPM Committee manage updates.
What is the main feature of the Safe Place policy?
What is the main feature of the Safe Place policy?
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How are Safe Places identified?
How are Safe Places identified?
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What happens in emergency situations when no one is at the station?
What happens in emergency situations when no one is at the station?
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Who is responsible for the Safe Place procedures?
Who is responsible for the Safe Place procedures?
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What is the immediate action for teens at a Safe Place?
What is the immediate action for teens at a Safe Place?
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How is the Communications Center informed about Safe Place situations?
How is the Communications Center informed about Safe Place situations?
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Who is contacted for help when a teen arrives?
Who is contacted for help when a teen arrives?
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How quickly does Safe Harbor respond?
How quickly does Safe Harbor respond?
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How long does it take for Safe Harbor personnel to arrive?
How long does it take for Safe Harbor personnel to arrive?
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Who can a teen leave a Safe Place with?
Who can a teen leave a Safe Place with?
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What happens if a parent is involved?
What happens if a parent is involved?
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What happens if abuse is suspected?
What happens if abuse is suspected?
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What happens if a teen wants to leave?
What happens if a teen wants to leave?
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What happens if a teen is intoxicated?
What happens if a teen is intoxicated?
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What are teens provided with upon arrival?
What are teens provided with upon arrival?
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Who needs extra attention at a Safe Place?
Who needs extra attention at a Safe Place?
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When was the Safe Place policy last updated?
When was the Safe Place policy last updated?
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What is included in the policy document?
What is included in the policy document?
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Study Notes
Authority and Responsibility
- Led by the Fire Rescue Administrator with updates managed by Deputy Chief of Operations and the PPM Committee.
- In partnership with Children’s Home Society under the Project Safe Place agreement.
Safe Place Policy
- All Fire Rescue stations designated as Safe Place locations for teens in crisis.
- Safe Place sign must be prominently displayed outside each fire station.
- Safe Place decals will show a contact number for unattended situations.
Procedures for Assisting Teens
- Operational Captain responsible for maintaining access to Safe Place procedure sheets.
- Teens should be provided with a safe environment until assistance arrives.
- Notify Communications Center when a unit is out of service due to a youth in the station.
- Contact Safe Harbor Runaway Center immediately upon receiving a teen.
Notification and Process
- Safe Harbor Runaway Center to return a call within 15 minutes with the representative’s information.
- A Safe Place representative will arrive at the station within 45 minutes to take the teen.
- Ensure the teen only leaves with an authorized representative.
Special Circumstances Procedures
- Call police if an angry parent follows a teen to a Safe Place; do not intervene.
- Police intervention is required when abuse is suspected.
- Teens may leave the Safe Place voluntarily; only call police for suicidal or homicidal threats.
- In cases of intoxication, follow Safe Harbor guidance; police may be contacted for severe cases.
Additional Support
- Provide food and drink to teens to help them feel comfortable upon arrival.
- Extra care needed for quieter teens to ensure they feel safe and accepted.
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Test your understanding of the Safe Place policy for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. This quiz covers key points from the policy issued by the Fire Rescue Administrator and prepared by the PPM Committee. Ensure you are familiar with the guidelines effective as of February 12, 2014.
