Floor Warden System and Evacuation Management Flashcards

During a fire alarm, a floor warden discovers a co-worker who refuses to leave the fire floor. What should the warden do?

Answer: Report the person's location to the Fire Safety Director and continue the evacuation

The warden must report anyone who stays behind to the FSD so FDNY can be told, without putting the rest of the evacuation at risk.

Which floor warden staff member is responsible for checking restrooms, conference rooms, and other enclosed areas during an evacuation?

Answer: Searcher

Searchers sweep enclosed and isolated areas so that nobody is left behind.

What is the main way a floor warden tells the Fire Safety Director that their floor is clear?

Answer: Warden phone or two-way communication system to the Fire Command Center

Wardens report to the Fire Command Center over the building's warden phone or two-way communication system.

Before leaving a floor during a fire, what should the floor warden make sure is done to doors?

Answer: Doors are closed but not locked to help contain smoke and fire

Closing (not locking) doors limits the spread of smoke and fire and still allows search and access.

Who keeps the list of occupants who need help evacuating because of mobility impairments?

Answer: The floor warden, coordinated with the Fire Safety Director

Wardens keep an up-to-date list of occupants who need assistance and share it with the FSD.

When FDNY arrives at the building, what does the Fire Safety Director do with floor warden reports?

Answer: Gives FDNY a summary of floor status, missing persons, and occupants needing assistance

The FSD passes the warden information to the FDNY officer in command.

Why should a deputy floor warden be appointed for every floor?

Answer: To take over warden duties when the floor warden is absent

Deputies make sure every floor has trained leadership even when the warden is out.