Fire-Life Safety

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Development

The following information is being provided for State Agency Building Coordinators for developing or revising an existing Emergency Action Plan for their building.

Building EAP Template - General template for development of building specific emergency action plan.

Building EAP Development Guidance Document - Assists in obtaining the necessary information to complete the Building EAP template.

The guidance document also contains a Floor Diagram Check Sheet that identifies key emergency items that are to be identified on the posted floor diagrams for the general population in the building, and items that the Building Coordinator should be aware of as part of the overall EAP.

Floor Wardens

Floor Wardens are a key component in the development and implementation of your building's EAP. The following templates will assist in selecting and training floor wardens:

Floor Warden/Sweeper Assignment Form - Used to identify your building's floor wardens. One Floor Warden should be assigned for each floor and responsible for no more than 20 employees. Additional searchers/sweepers can be assigned to assist Floor Wardens.

Floor Warden Training Curriculum - Identifies areas to be covered in Floor Warden and Employee training.

Floor Warden Training Power Point Template - Used in the training and orientation of Floor Wardens.

Floor Warden Checklist for Employee EAP Orientation - Checklist for Floor Wardens to use when orienting employees on the building's EAP.

Floor Warden Training - Contact State Risk Management regarding training for new Floor Wardens.

Additional Training Resources

Login to Y.E.S. to view Employee Training and registration for the following courses:

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ERM201 Emergency Action Plans - How to Development an Emergency Action Plan
ERM100EP Emergency Evacuation Plan Orientation for Employees - Orientation
ERM100FW Floor Warden Training On Emergency Action Plan - Orientation
ERM100FP Fire Protection Awareness

Suspicious Mail and Packages - Register by Category: Emergency Planning, Course: ERM100SP for CBT training. Contact State Risk Management for training available for non-State Employees such as volunteers and contracted personnel.

Panic Alarm User Training - Register by Category: Emergency Planning, Course: ERM100PA for CBT training. Contact State Risk Management for training available for non-State Employees such as volunteers and contracted personnel.

AED/CPR Training - Department of Health Services website for training and orientation on AED and CPR usage.

DHS-SHARE Chest Compression Only CPR/AED Short Course.

Shots Fired Video - Please contact State Risk Management to reserve and check out a copy of the DVD.

Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center terrorism information

Department of Homeland Security Video – Surviving an Active Shooter Situation

Department of Homeland Security Pocket Card – Active Shooter Situation

Department of Homeland Security Booklet - Preparing for and Managing an Active Shooter Situation

Additional items that should be included in the building specific EAP

Cafeterias - EAP procedures for a building containing a cafeteria.

Critical Operation Shutdown Procedures - Operations that may need to be shutdown during an emergency.

Employees Needing Assistance Form - Identifies individuals who may need assistance during an evacuation.

What is Cardiac Arrest? - Provides information what to do if an individual goes into cardiac arrest.

Panic Alarm Policies and Procedures - General template for development of building specific Panic Alarm Policies and Procedures.

Panic Alarm Log and Testing Instructions - Log used for recording all testing and activations of your Panic/Duress Alarm.

Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Response Guide - Post in break room and provide during training.

DPS Mass Communication - For those located on the Capitol Mall or at the Tucson Complex; go to YES/Employee Services/Mass Communication tab to confirm and enter information needed for you to receive messages in the case of an event on the Capitol Mall or at the Tucson Complex. Note - Text messaging is primary means of communication via personal or work cell.

DPS Mass Communication Overview

Communicator NxT - Go to the ADEMA website or contact the Communicator NxT Coordinator at ADEMA for additional information.

Evacuation Drills

Agency occupied buildings should coordinate drills through their building coordinator, building owner or property management company.

Pre-Evacuation Drill Meeting Agenda - Meeting agenda of topics to cover prior to scheduled drills.

Complete the appropriate form below after any evacuation:

Building Coordinator Evacuation Evaluation Form

Floor Warden Evacuation Evaluation Form

*Note: Some form functionality may vary if using a program other than Acrobat or Adobe Reader 7.0.5 or later.

Emergency Flip Chart - Version 1.3 and Area Evacuated Door Hangers

Contact State Risk Management to obtain a limited number or copies. Additional copies are available through Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) under Printing or click the links above for online pdf versions.

Alternate Assembly Areas - Contact State Risk Management for alternative areas to assemble in the event weather or other issues require evacuees to be re-located during an emergency.

Additional Resources

State Fire Marshals Office

DPS Capitol Police

ADEM

Arizona Department of Homeland Security

FEMA

If you need additional assistance in the development of an Emergency Action Plan for your facility or building please contact your assigned Loss Prevention Consultant or email.

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Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Development

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Additional Training Resources

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Additional items that should be included in the building specific EAP

Evacuation Drills

Additional Resources

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