Emergency Warden Training 1 Why Evacuation Training n

Emergency Warden Training 1

Why Evacuation Training? n The Landlord-Customer relationship n Dependence on the Management Team n We Depend on You 3

Session Objectives n n Your roles and responsibilities as a member of the tenant evacuation team. The current evacuation procedures for your building. The location of the fire and life safety equipment in your building. How to respond appropriately in the event of an emergency. 4

Tenant Emergency Response Guide 5

Emergency Response for Tenants Evacuation Procedures Life Safety Solutions Plus, LLC 6

Evacuation Team Roles n Floor Wardens n Alternates n Special Assistants n Additional Roles if your office has numerous volunteers n n Searchers Stairwell Monitors 7

Communication Flow Special Assistants Floor Warden Property Mgmt. Team Fire Department 8

No Control over Disastrous Incidents n Three Areas of Preparedness n Notification System n Alarm System- Strobes and Sirens n Automatic Sprinkler System n Evacuation Plan to Exit Building n Importance of Floor Wardens Role 9

Common Code Violations n Blocked Exit Doors or Pathway n Wedged or Blocked Fire Doors n Storage too close to Sprinkler Heads n Exit Signs not Illuminated or Improper Directional 10

Common Hazards n To prevent fires, do not : n n n Use space heaters. Overload extension cords or power strips. Run electrical cords under rugs or mats. Use any devices that have a cracked or frayed power cord. Do not use elevators to evacuate (use the stairs). Do not evacuate to the roof (always go down). 11

Emergency Response for Tenants Building Systems & Equipment Chief Engineer 12

Fire and Life Safety Protection Features n State of the art emergency system consisting of many components, including the Fire Panel. n In the event of a fire, the elevators recall to ground level. n Buildings are fully equipped with a sprinkler system. n In the event the building experiences power loss, a generator supplies power to emergency lighting, elevators, fire panels and life safety fan systems such as stairwell pressurization and smoke exhaust fans. 13

Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices n Smoke Detectors n n Sprinkler Flow Switches: n n n Located in elevator lobbies, electrical rooms & air handler rooms. Monitors the flow of water. Located on each floor in the stairwells. Manual Pull Station: n n Located on each floor in corridors next to stairwells. Also Located at all Exits from the building 14

Our Alarm System 15

Pull Station 16

How the Fire Alarm is Initiated n The pull station has been manually activated -orn The smoke detector senses smoke & has activated -orn The sprinkler flow sensor has detected flow of water and the system will activate 17

What to do: Smell of Smoke n Do not investigate the smell of smoke yourself. n Building staff will respond to investigate the smell of smoke. n If you see smoke, treat it as a fire and follow the fire emergency procedures. 18

What to do: Power Outage n Turn off computers and equipment. n Property team will: n Contact the utility company to find out the anticipated duration and severity of the outage. n Check for potential elevator entrapments. n Order an evacuation if the outage will be lengthy. n Keep tenant contacts updated on status. 19

Emergency Response for Tenants Evacuation Procedures Property Management 20

EXHIBIT B: SAFE REFUGE MAP 21

EXHIBIT B: SAFE REFUGE MAP 22

History of High Rise Fires Fire Emergencies They say a picture is worth a thousand words. . . [ 30 seconds each picture ] 23

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Emergency Response for Tenants Duties and Responsibilities of a Floor Warden Life Safety Solutions Plus, LLC 29

Duties & Responsibilities of a Floor Warden n Identification of Floor Wardens/Orange Vests n Designated Floor Warden Reports to the Management and States Condition of Floor is “Clear” or “Still Occupied” Upon Immediate Exit of Building (Management in Lime vests) n Become familiar with Primary and Secondary Exits n Familiar with the Pull Station Locations n Familiar with Fire Extinguisher Locations n As you Exit Building, Use Outside of Stairwell 30

Duties & Responsibilities of a Floor Warden n Do Not block open stairwell Doors n Do Not argue with one individual- You are responsible for many n Sweep floor or Area to insure All have exited n Encourage tenants No Food or Drink in stairwell n Encourage ladies to remove high heels n Know your assembly area n Fire prevention and safety on Day to Day Basis 31

Physically Impaired Procedures n Identify and provide list of Individuals needing assistance to Property Management n Assign Someone to assist during evacuation always have a backup assistant n Procedure- Assist Individual to stairwells; have someone stay with Individual. Floor Warden to report to Property Management location of persons needing assistance 32

If Fire Strikes!! n Evacuate those in immediate danger n Activate the nearest manual pull station/fire alarm. n Close doors as you exit (to slow the spread of the fire). n Continue evacuation of entire floor n Notify Property Management upon exiting stairwell of any special assistants and those awaiting for the fire department for additional assistance. n Continue evacuation to assembly area 33

Helpful Tips!! n Feel any closed doors with the back of your hand; if hot, Do Not Open n If your clothing catches fire… Stop, Drop and Roll n Do Not break windows n Stay Low… if trapped by smoke n Wet cloth for protection 34

Fire Extinguisher Procedures Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep 35

Defend in Place n Tornado- Inclement Weather n Civil Disasters n Unwanted Intruder n Internal Chemical Attack- Stairwell n Dirty Bombs 36

Emergency Response for Tenants Questions & Answers 37

Emergency Response for Tenants Thank You! 38