475 Brannan Street

Fire Warden Responsibilities

Fire Wardens and assistants link the effort to the employees. Employees of tenants on every floor are designated as wardens and are responsible for a specific area. They recruit fellow employees who are given special assignments in emergency management.

1. Know the physical layout of the floor and adjacent floors.
   
2. Know the location of the nearest stair exit, alternate stair exit and the direct route to each.
   
3. Know the location, condition, and usage of the fire extinguishers.
   
4. Know the name and work locations of persons with physical disabilities. Assign an employee to the disabled person to assist them during an emergency. Provide a list of all disabled persons to the fire life safety director and update monthly.
   
5. Know emergency telephone numbers and procedures.
   
6. Know how to assume control, maintain calm and prevent panic.
   
7. Instruct co-workers in their emergency roles.
   
8. Know how to notify Fire life safety director of:
   
   1. The location of disabled persons.
      
   2. Adverse conditions on the floor.
      
9. Prepare a fire emergency relocation plan for their assigned space.
10. Post the list of emergency team members and relocation plan in an obvious location.

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Assistant Fire Warden Responsibilities

1. Assume the responsibilities and duties of the fire warden in his/her absence.
   
2. Provide assistance to the fire warden in performing the required duties.
   
3. Understand all emergency staff emergency duties and assume duties as needed.
   

Emergency Roles

The fire warden or assistant fire warden will ask fellow employees for assistance in assuming the following roles in an emergency. These team members should be identified on the floor by signs or team list postings. Team members will meet quickly at the elevator lobby or in the front of their suite to assemble and then perform the following duties. Wait no more than 45 seconds. If there are not sufficient team members, recruit volunteers.

Disabled Assistant

At the direction of the fire warden, assist disabled persons. Disabled persons unable to negotiate the stairs are to enter the stairwell once it is safe to do so and stay there for relocation by the fire department. One person is to remain with the disabled persons in the stairwell. A second person is to notify a fire fighter or life safety director as to the location of the disabled person. Notifying the fire department directly when leaving the building can do this.

Elevator Lobby Monitor

At the direction of the fire warden, assume a position outside the elevator lobby to direct people away from the elevators and to the exits stairs.

Searchers

At the direction of the fire warden, begin a search of the area. Always work in pairs and search all work areas, coffee rooms, supply rooms, and rest rooms to confirm that everyone heard the fire alarm and is beginning to relocate. Be absolutely certain that no one is left on the floor. Close all doors as you proceed. If person refuses to leave, make a note of name and location and advise fire department. Advise the fire warden when the floor is vacant.

Roll Taker

Take Roll for your group at the assembly area to assure that all building occupants are accounted for. Enlist the help of others to track down leads on identifying the status of absent employee. Report status to fire warden.