Fire : Stairwell, Traffic Monitors & Search Monitors
SINGLE TENANT FLOORS
STAIRWELL MONITORS: as members of the Floor Response Team, responsible for checking safety of designated stairwell and leading occupants to the Safe Refuge Area.
TRAFFIC MONITORS: as members of the Floor Response Team, responsible for assisting evacuation movements by directing occupants to emergency exits.
SEARCH MONITORS: as members of the Floor Response Team, responsible for a systematic search of all closed off areas on the floor.
PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING
- Read Floor Response Team Manual.
- Develop an awareness of safety conditions, fire violations and potential hazards. For example: corridor or stairwell doors blocked open, improper lighting, frayed cords, overloaded outlets, electrical extension cords used for permanent wiring, obstructed halls and corridors, trash build-ups, etc.
- With the assistance of the Floor Warden:
- Stairwell Monitors: assign stairwell to each Stairwell Monitor; know termination points of stairwells; know Safe Refuge Areas within and outside the building; know building evacuation policy; be prepared to remind occupants of safe stairwell procedures; and have updated employee list readily available.
- Traffic Monitors: determine the location to best direct occupants/visitors in times of emergency. For example: near elevator lobby or at intersection of two corridors.
- Search Monitors: prepare area search - set route to check all closed off areas; for example: restrooms, conference rooms, copy rooms, kitchenettes, etc.
- Have identification (vest, flashlight and/or whistle are all recommended). 402 West Broadway E 4-3a
EMERGENCY ACTIONS: Upon notification of an emergency (by occupant or if you hear the alarm):
Stairwell Monitor: Grab your employee list and your identification (vest, flashlight and/or
whistle). Then proceed to your designated emergency exit. Feel
door for heat and check stairwell for smoke. If not safe, direct
occupants to other stairwell and notify Floor Warden. If safe, walk
down. Keep to one side. Remember, the Fire Department will be
using the stairwells to get to the fire. Unless otherwise instructed,
occupants will walk down the stairs, evacuate the building and
proceed to the Safe Refuge Area.
Traffic Monitor: Grab your identification (vest, flashlight and/or whistle). Proceed to
pre-determined location. Direct occupants and visitors to emergency
exits. Redirect anyone attempting to use elevators. When floor is
clear or directed to do so, proceed to emergency exit. Unless
otherwise instructed, occupants will walk down the stairs, evacuate
the building and proceed to the Safe Refuge Area.
Search Monitors: Grab your identification (vest, flashlight and/or whistle). Proceed
along pre-determined route to search for occupants unaware of the
emergency or in need of assistance. During search, use caution:
feel all doors for heat before opening; close doors of areas checked.
When areas are checked, proceed to emergency exit and evacuate
the building and proceed to the Safe Refuge Area
If your safety is threatened, evacuate immediately.
Stairwell, Traffic & Search Monitors:
At the Safe Refuge Area, assist in keeping group together, calm and quiet. Stairwell
Monitors can begin taking a head count. Check off names on employee list. If anyone
is missing ask coworkers if they know if the individual was present. The Floor Warden
will report any missing occupants to Building Staff or Fire Department Personnel. Be
sure the location of any occupants needing assistance has been reported to Staff or to
Fire Department Personnel.
Standby for further instructions.
REMEMBER: The audible/visual alarm sounds on ONE FLOOR, the floor of device
activation and in the stairwells. The occupants’ procedures are: upon hearing the alarm on
their floor, all occupants will walk down the stairs, evacuate the building and proceed to an
outside Area of Safe Refuge.
ASSUME ALL ALARMS ARE REAL.