20 Questions
Who is responsible for ensuring the Safe Place sign is displayed in a highly visible area outside the fire station?
The Fire Rescue fire station
Where should the Safe Place decal be affixed in the fire station?
Main entry points of the fire station
Who is responsible for maintaining the Safe Place procedure sheet in a location where all employees have access?
Operational Captain
Where should the Safe Place procedures sheet be maintained, in addition to the fire station?
Fire Rescue Intranet site
Who is responsible for reviewing the Safe Place procedures with their personnel and new employees?
Lieutenant or Operational Captain
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain ensure for the youth once inside the fire station?
Provide a safe environment to wait
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain notify the Communications Center about?
That a unit from their station is 'out of service'
Who should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain contact to inform them of a youth in their station?
Safe Harbor Runaway Center (561- 868-4444)
What should Fire Rescue personnel and Safe Place Representatives never do when a child is followed to a Safe Place site by an angry parent?
Intervene between the parent and the teen
Under what circumstances can a representative legally stop a parent from taking a child from a Safe Place site?
If abuse is suspected, the teen says they are being abused, or the abuse is witnessed
When should the police be called at a Safe Place site?
If the teen is suicidal or homicidal
What should be done if a teen arrives at a fire station very stoned or drunk?
Call the Safe Harbor Runaway Center for guidance
What should the Safe Harbor Runaway Center do if they have difficulty contacting the fire station?
Call 561-599-2809
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain do if the Safe Place Representative is delayed in picking up a teen?
Be notified if there will be a delay
What should be done if a teen at the site decides to leave?
Allow them to leave
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain do after calling the Safe Harbor Runaway Center about a teen being at the fire station?
Document all events in the station logbook
What should be done if a teen arrives at a fire station very stoned but coherent?
They may be able to go to the shelter
What type of teens tend to arrive at the fire stations according to the text?
Quieter kids who need extra effort to feel comfortable
What should the Fire Rescue personnel and Safe Place Representatives never do when a child is followed to a Safe Place site by an angry parent?
Intervene between the parent and the teen
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain ensure for the teen once inside the fire station?
The teen only leaves with the approved and authorized representative from Safe Harbor Runaway Center
Test your knowledge of fire station safety protocols with this quiz. From displaying Safe Place signs to providing contact information, see if you can identify the key requirements for fire stations to ensure a safe and accessible environment for teens in need.
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