Floor Wardens
Floor Wardens are responsible for implementing, in an orderly fashion, the approved evacuation plan of their particular assigned area upon notification from the building fire alarm system. Floor Wardens will act as “supervisors” of the suite, floor or area under their direct control. They will receive and dispatch information and instructions relating to a given emergency and oversee the evacuation of personnel from their area.  It is the responsibility of the Floor Warden to ensure that every person with a disability is assigned to a co-worker who agrees to stay with them. Additionally, it is the duty of the Floor Warden to report the location of these persons to the Fire/EMS Department upon their arrival.

In the event there is an “able-bodied” individual who refuses to leave, do not waste time negotiating.  Leave the building and inform authorities of their location.

Assistant Floor Wardens
Assistant Floor Wardens are responsible to the Floor Warden to see that all personnel leave their area(s) and go to the stairwell or designated exit. They should listen for any new information, and if questions arise, should get direction from the Floor Warden. They will take no action without checking with the Floor Warden, except under extreme circumstances.

Zone Monitors
Zone Monitors are responsible for making sure no one is left in their area and that all doors are closed to reduce the spread of fire and smoke. It is important to search in all visible areas to be sure everyone is out.  Zone Monitors should report to the Floor Warden when they have completed their search or if they have any problems.

Assembly Area Monitors
Assembly Area Monitors shall assist the Floor Wardens to review each Floor Warden’s report and shall assemble the names of all individuals identified as unreported.  The list shall be forwarded to the Fire/EMS Department Incident Commander.