A crucial step in the development of an evacuation plan is the appointment of Tenant Floor Marshals, and Alternates; these individuals should have strong personalities and the ability to take charge in the event of an emergency. Strong decision action early in an emergency may save lives.

In the case of multiple-tenant floors, a Floor Marshal is appointed for each tenant. Each tenant will be required to man all safety team positions on each floor and should check stairwells and restrooms in an emergency.

Floor Marshal's Responsibilities

• Know all disabled persons on the floor (including those temporarily disabled, as with a bone fracture, etc.) and assign people who are capable of evacuating disabled employees down the Emergency Stairwells.
• Instruct all employees on the floor as to the following:
• Locations of Emergency Stairwells
• Locations of Fire Extinguishers
• Locations of Fire-Pull Stations
• Never to use the Elevators during and alarm
• Establish a meeting place outside the building where all  employees should assemble for check-in.
• Insure that no one re-enters the building.