Training Presentation For Fire Warden

1. EMERGENCY EVACUATION TRAINING for BUILDING

EVACUATION WARDENS Preparation for Evacuation Drills

2. Overview
• Objective of the Emergency Drill
• Emergency Evacuation Personnel & Responsibilities
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Emergency Notification System
• Building Evacuation Plans
• Post-drill Evaluation Criteria
• Questions & Answers

3. Drill Objective
 Practice emergency preparedness by quickly evacuating target
buildings in an orderly and safe manner:
 Drills scheduled to begin on July 6, 2010!!
 The date and time of the drill will be included in an email to
 all campus employees
 Target Buildings:
 All Campus Buildings

4. Emergency Evacuation Drill Personnel

 Building Evacuation Wardens
 Environmental Health & Safety
 Public Safety
 Public Safety @ Command Post
 Public Safety Officers or designees @ Assembly Points

5. EVACUATION WARDENEMERGENCY EVACUATION DUTIES

1. Assist with evacuation of personnel from your area.
2. Close doors along corridors as you evacuate
3. Direct evacuees to the nearest unobstructed fire exit
4. Warden and enlisted volunteer conduct floor search.
 Proceed from one fire exit to the next until:
 Entire floor/area is searched or;
 Encountering another search team and determining entire floor is
searched or;
 Encountering an unsafe condition requiring warden to evacuate.
6. EVACUATION WARDEN EMERGENCY EVACUATION DUTIES
5. Report to the Evacuation Assembly Point
6. Direct evacuees to stand clear of buildings while at the assembly point
7. Direct evacuees not to block fire access lanes
8. Report to Public Safety Officer or other official at the assembly point
9. Convey the following information:
 Location of fire, if known
 Condition of floor’s fire exits and stairwells
 Persons who refused to evacuate
 Locations of disabled persons in Areas of Rescue Assistance

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

 Supervise building evacuation and functioning of fire and life
safety systems
 Provide support and assistance to Evacuation Wardens
 Assist with keys, communications, fire alarm and suppression
equipment locations, and location of alarm activation within
building
 Determine cause of the fire alarm
 Ensure fire and life safety systems are returned to full operating
condition
 Mitigate false alarms
 Investigate fires to determine cause

8. PUBLIC SAFETY DUTIES

Control the evacuation of building occupants outside the building to the
Evacuation Assembly Point(s) Provide building occupants with updated
information as the emergency situation progresses Direct and control
vehicular traffic to protect emergency officials and evacuation personnel
Assist Evacuation Wardens or the Fire Marshall as needed to ensure
evacuation of all building occupants Provide liaison with fire department
Provide communications between the fire dept and other University
departments Assist the fire department Prevent unauthorized entry into
a building during a fire alarm Determine with fire department when it is
all clear for occupants to return to building Notify occupants when it is
safe to re-enter if given the all clear by the Fire department or the Fire
Marshall.

9. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

 The activation of the fire alarm and campus mass notification
system signals the evacuation
 Everyone is required to evacuate the building immediately
 Evacuation wardens wear yellow vests and have yellow flags for
easy identification by employees reporting to them
  Evacuation wardens direct occupants to the nearest unobstructed
fire exit.
 Assist disabled persons out of the building or into the nearest
stairwell
 Have contingency plans for persons with special needs
 Consider and address security issues during a drill
 Do not use the elevators
 Assemble in a pre-specified area of the assembly point
 Stay clear of buildings
 Do not block fire lanes
 Report to the Safety Coordinator
 Do not re-enter the building until advised by the Safety
Coordinator or Public Safety Officer
10. IESSA Lda Mass Notification System

IESSA Lda has a Mass Notification System that is capable of alerting the
employees in the event of emergency or health and safety concern. The
Mass Notification System has been installed on the south side of the
football stadium or track.

11. IESSA Lda Mass Notification System

When activated by University Police, the system is capable of alerting the
campus community using a combination of tones, sirens and voice. The
Mass Notification System will only be used by UMES for emergency
notification purposes and periodic testing of the system. Caution: Please
keep in mind UMES’s Mass Notification System is one of the many forms
of communication which may be utilized in an emergency. While we
believe this system is effective and efficient, you should not wait for, or
rely exclusively on, a mass notification system to contact you for
appropriate action in response to an emergency. Be aware of your
surroundings, and take appropriate action.

12. IESSA Lda Mass Notification System Campus Mass Notification System
Exterior public address system Allows for public announcements for
people outside of buildings Messages generated through Public Safety
Pre recorded or specific messages Can work in connection with interior
PA systems in applicable campus buildings

13. Shelter In Place Information

 During certain emergency situations, directions may be given to
“Shelter in Place.” Depending on the type of emergency situation,
directions to shelter in place may be sent using a variety of
communication tools, including: campus telephones, campus
televisions, loud speakers, or department Safety Coordinators.
 If directed to shelter in place:
 1. Stay inside the building or find a safe place.
2. If you are in a room with a door, make sure the door is closed.
3. Due to the varying age of campus buildings, locks may lock manually,
remotely or not at all. If applicable and time permits, lock doors.
4. If you are in a room with a window, make sure the window is closed.
5. Remain where you are until further direction from emergency
personnel or department Safety Coordinators.
• For chemical, biological or radioactive material releases, additional
directions will be given.

14. Basics Before An Emergency

 Please note that all emergency situations are unique and
although general guidelines apply, specific details and directives
will be given based on the situation.
 Become familiar with the Emergency Resources Guide.
 Know your building’s floor plan and become familiar with building
exits and doors.
 Be aware of the building’s Evacuation Assembly Point(s).
 Faculty can share this information with students at the beginning
of each semester.
 Know your building’s Emergency Coordinator.
 Gather individual preparedness supplies.
 Participate in and cooperate during drills.

15. Basics During An Emergency

 Try to remain calm.
 Alert emergency responders.
 When evacuating go to assembly point using a safe route.
 Assist individuals with disabilities.
 Walk, do not run.
 Use stairs, do not use elevators.
 Wait for and follow instructions from Public Safety or designee.
 When Sheltering in Place stay inside or find a safe place.

16. Basics After An Emergency

 Wait for and follow instructions from Public Safety or a designee.
 Updated emergency information and information concerning the
status of the campus will be communicated through a variety of
sources, as available.
 Plans are in place for essential university functions to continue on
a temporary basis.
 Personnel and facilities are designated to carry on operations on
a limited basis if it is safe to do so.
 Alternate facilities will be established if necessary.
  Normal campus operations will resume as soon as possible
following an emergency.

17. BUILDING EVACUATION PLANS

• Plans list Evacuation Assembly Point(s)
• Plans list Evacuation Wardens & Alternates
• Plans list CPR/First-certified employees
• Building Evacuation plans posted on QHSE Information board.

18 Post Drill Evaluation Criteria

• Did the fire alarm devices, including sirens, strobes, public address
system, and mass notification system where applicable operate properly?
• Was the drill exercise conducted in a safe and orderly manner?
• Approximately how much time before group was evacuated?
• Did anyone refuse to leave?
• Where?
• Were there disabled/injured persons and were they assisted
appropriately during evacuation?
• Were security or special procedures needed in your area?
• How were they implemented?
• Were emergency evacuation personnel available at the assembly point?
• Did evacuees report to the designated assembly point?
• If not, where did they report?
• Did occupants leave buildings and keep fire lanes clear?
• Recommendations/Comments