Fire Warden / Alternate Fire Warden

The success of any emergency plan is dependent on advance planning and training. Fire Wardens should be assigned for each suite within the building. A description of a Fire Warden and his/her responsibilities are as follows: 

Each tenant is required to appoint one or more Fire Wardens for their suite, along with an Assistant and Alternate Fire Wardens as necessary to provide continuing coverage. The person/s assigned will need to be reported to the Property Management Office to be kept on file. 

The Fire Wardens are responsible for conveying evacuation information to their employer and fellow employees, organizing and implementing each suites evacuation plan during an emergency evacuation and if necessary direct them to a safe exit in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities in an Emergency:

• Wardens will be responsible to direct the safe evacuation of all employees in their designated area.  They should be familiar with primary and secondary evacuation routes, the location of the fire alarm pull stations and the location and use of fire extinguishers.
• Wardens should know and be known to all employees in their area of responsibility.  Convey information and instructions in a calm, positive manner.
• On receipt of an evacuation order, direct all employees of your suite to make an orderly evacuation of the building by using the stairwell.  Designate a prearranged assembly for employees to regroup and be accounted for.
• Before leaving the suite, conduct a search of the area including restrooms, to be sure everyone has heard and complied with the evacuation order.  Be alert for visitors or clients who may be unfamiliar with the building – assign competent searchers to assist as necessary.

On-going Responsibilities:

• Provide the Property Management Team with information on any persons with physical disabilities who cannot use the stairwells unaided.  Make arrangements to have persons assisted.
• Be alert for safety hazard on your floor, particularly for accumulations of combustible material, obstructed exit paths, fire doors propped open and defective or overloaded electrical wiring.
• Conduct orientation for new employees on the building’s emergency preparedness program and the location of emergency exits.
• Appoint a qualified alternate to serve in your absence.

Your suites meeting point must be at least as far away as the building is tall. During a real emergency a representative from the Property Management team will be at the 5th Avenue Arcade entrance (between Walgreens and Deli Dave’s). The Fire Warden will then report to Property Management and give the "All Clear" for their suite once everyone is accounted for. They can then return to their designated area. If and when it is safe to return to the building, Property Management will report the "All Clear."