Fire Warden Responsibilities/Duties
Responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the Fire Warden are:
• Attend annual Fire Warden Training presented by building management and the Calgary
Fire Department.
• Understand the evacuation procedures for the building.
• Know what action is required in the event of an alarm sounding.
• Ensure all floor occupants understand the procedures to be followed during a fire
emergency.
• Acquire a detailed knowledge of the floor. (stairwell, fire phone and fire extinguisher
locations, etc.)
• Know the building cross-over floors.
• Keep current, a list of all special needs persons and their designated “buddies” and ensure
building management is advised immediately when changes occur.
• Ensure all aisles, corridors and exits are kept free of obstructions.
• Inform new employees of the Emergency Procedures and their duties, if any, in the event
of an emergency.
• Coordinate with other Fire Wardens on multi-tenant floors.
• Maintain a list of any hazardous materials on your floor and provide the list to building
management.
Duties.
The duties of the Fire Warden during a fire emergency are:
At slow alarm tone (Alert Stage)
• Prepare for possible floor evacuation.
• Put on Fire Warden identifier i.e. red hat/cap, vest etc.
• Meet with all other Wardens/Deputy Wardens and “buddies” in elevator lobby to
determine who is missing. Re-task others to replace missing Wardens/buddies as
required.
• Confirm number and location of special needs person(s).
At fast alarm tone (Evacuation Stage)
• Instruct employees to exit their offices leaving the doors open and proceed to the
stairwells.
• Direct Deputy Wardens to quickly check all areas including offices, washrooms, storage
areas, conference rooms, etc. to ensure no one is left behind and closing doors once the
space has been cleared.
• Ensure all special needs persons and their “buddies” are together.
• When evacuating your floor, report any special needs persons and their “buddies” who
are being left behind to the Evacuation Control Center using the Fire Phone.
• If evacuating the building, report the status of your home floor in person to Security at
the Evacuation Control Center. ( the main floor Security desk)
• Report anyone refusing to leave to the Security Officer at the Evacuation Control Center
when your floor status is reported.
• Ensure your floor personnel move to your designated assembly area well away from the
building assuring their personal safety and ensuring they do not become an obstruction to
the firefighters.
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Deputy Fire Warden Responsibilities/Duties
Responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the Deputy Fire Warden are:
• Attend annual Fire Warden training presented by building management and the Calgary
Fire Department.
• Understand the evacuation procedures for the building.
• Know what action is required in the event of an alarm sounding.
• Acquire a detailed knowledge of the floor. (stairwell, fire phone and fire extinguisher
locations, etc.)
• Know the building cross-over floors.
• Be prepared to perform the duties of the Fire Warden when that person is away.
Duties
The duties of the Deputy Fire Warden are:
At slow alarm tone (Alert Stage)
• Prepare for possible floor evacuation.
• Put on Fire Warden identifier i.e. red hat/cap, vest etc.
• Meet with all other Wardens/Deputy Wardens and “buddies” in elevator lobby to
determine who is missing. Re-task others to replace missing Wardens/buddies as
required.
• Confirm number and location of special needs person(s).
At fast alarm tone (Evacuation Stage)
• Quickly check all areas including offices, washrooms, storage areas, conference rooms,
etc. to ensure no one is left behind and closing doors once the space has been cleared.
• Report anyone refusing to leave to the Fire Warden.
• Ensure all special needs persons and their “buddies” are together.
• Assist in ensuring your floor personnel move to your designated assembly area well away
from the building assuring their personal safety and ensuring they do not become an
obstruction to the firefighters.
