Floor Wardens

A Floor Warden should be reliable, respected by the other employees within your firm, and capable of providing guidance in the event of a fire or other emergency. This individual should rarely travel and be familiar with the names and faces of all employees in your office. Your Office Manager or Personnel Manager, or both depending on the size of your firm, would probably be good candidates for Floor Warden. You should select Alternates for every Floor Warden.

The Floor Warden would be responsible for the development and implementation of your Fire Safety Program under the direction of the Safety Warden. This program would include development of evacuation plans, assignment of fire-fighting responsibilities, training of employees in emergency response procedures, and practice of emergency procedures. The Floor Warden is assisted by Deputy Floor Wardens and Searchers.

In the event of a fire or other emergency, this individual oversees the situation until Building Management arrives. The Floor Warden may also be responsible for coordinating the evacuation of your space depending on the severity of the situation and the availability of other safety personnel.

The Floor Warden will also be a key contact for the Management Office in case of power failures, medical emergencies, or other emergency situations.

Role Duties

1. Ascertains the location of the fire and sounds the alarm if this has not already been done.
2. Gives the order to evacuate if necessary prior to the arrival of the Building General Manager or Chief Engineer.
3. Gives instructions to the Searchers.
4. Coordinates evacuation for tenants with physical disabilities.
5. Continues fire evacuation procedures during actual fire.
6. Participates in annual fire drills.
7. Maintains fire protection supplies (flashlights, batteries, arm bands, whistles).
8. Maintains Tenant Reference Chart.

Alternate Floor Warden & Searchers

1. Follows instructions from Tenant Floor Wardens.
2. Search lavatories to verify all individuals have left.
3. Take a head count after an evacuation to verify that all regular occupants on the floor have been evacuated.
4. Participates in annual fire drills.

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