AUC 306 "Fire Cap" Childrens Assistance Program

Question 1

What are the procedures when a member receives a request for assistance from a child while at quarters?

Answer 1

2.2 While in quarters, if a member receives a request for assistance from a child, the officer shall be notified. The officer shall notify the dispatcher that the company is out-of-service and that the unit is operating at a verbal alarm to assist a child. The officer shall request, through the Department dispatcher, the response of the Police Department for a child in need of help. Additional particulars will be provided to the dispatcher as warranted.

Question 2

What are the procedures when a member receives a request for assistance from a child while out of quarters?

Answer 2

2. 3 While out of quarters, if a member receives a request for assistance from a child, the officer shall be notified. The officer shall notify the dispatcher that the company is out-of service and that the unit is operating at a verbal alarm to assist a child. The officer shall request, through the Department dispatcher, the response of the Police Department for a child in need of help. Additional particulars will be provided to the dispatcher as warranted.
3. 4 In addition to forwarding a BF-25, appropriate Company Journal entries shall be made indicating the circumstances of the incident including the child’s name and the identity of the Police Officer left in charge of the child’s care.

Question 3

When a member suspects a parent or guardian of child abuse they are mandated to file a report.To facilitate this report who should be requested to respond?

Answer 3

2.6 As required under New York State Social Services’ Law, if there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered, or will suffer, abuse or maltreatment as a result of the acts or omissions of the child’s parent or guardian, members are mandated to file a report. To facilitate this report, immediately request the response of the Police Department, an FDNY EMS supervisor, and an ambulance through the dispatcher. The ambulance crew will be responsible for filing the mandated report.

Question 4

When can we take a child into protective custody?

Answer 4

2.7 As required under New York State Social Services’ Law, if there is reasonable cause to suspect that returning a child to his or her parent or guardian would present imminent danger to the life or health of the child, the officer on duty shall take the child into protective custody. Such custody shall be transferred to the Police Department at the time of the Police Department’s arrival.