Emergency Personnel - Building

For your safety, the Regions Center management staff has been organized into a cohesive emergency response team with specific duties and procedures for each member of the team.  Regular team training will ensure prompt and efficient resolution of emergency situations. 

Safety Director

The Safety Director will immediately report to the Central Control Station (CCS Room) when an alarm is sounded or when there is a report of smoke or fire in the complex, possible bomb, or when severe weather necessitates an evacuation.  The Safety Director is responsible for coordinating all activities in the CCS room.  He will make the decision on notifying the fire department and when to activate the general alarm and direct a general evacuation.  The Safety Director is also responsible for making the “all clear” announcement and advising tenants when they can return to the building.

Assistant Safety Director

The Assistant Safety Director will immediately report to the Central Control Station when an alarm is sounded or when there is a report of smoke or fire in the complex, possible bomb, or when severe weather necessitates an evacuation.  In the absence of the Safety Director, he will perform the duties of the Safety Director. The Assistant Safety Director is also responsible for identifying the location of the alarm, seriousness of the bomb threat and severe weather warning.  He will direct Emergency Technicians to investigate the situation and report location and findings to the Safety Director. The Assistant Safety Director will assist Safety Director in coordinating all activities involving the emergency situation. 

Building Evacuation Director

The Building Evacuation Supervisor will immediately report to the Central Control Station when an alarm is sounded or when there is a report of smoke or fire in the building, possible bomb, or when severe weather necessitates an evacuation.  The Building Evacuation Supervisor is responsible for the orderly evacuation of the building during an emergency necessitating an evacuation.  In the case of severe weather, the Building Evacuation Supervisor will direct the personnel to lower level or to a designated location.  The Building Evacuation Supervisor will receive instructions from the Assistant Safety Director and will assist Security personnel as necessary. At the appropriate time, the Building Evacuation Supervisor will go to the safe assembly area and coordinate with Floor Wardens.  The Building Evacuation Supervisor will keep the CCS Room advised on the number of people at the safe assembly area and any reported problems (i.e. anyone reported missing or unable to evacuate their floor -- as reported by Floor Wardens). 

Emergency Technician

The Emergency Technician will immediately report to the Central Control Station when an alarm is sounded or when there is a report of smoke or fire in the complex, possible bomb, or when severe weather necessitates an evacuation.  The primary function of the emergency technician is to assess the situation by determining the location and severity of the problem.  He will receive instructions from the Assistant Safety Director.  The Emergency Technician will keep the CCS Control Room advised of his location and the current situation at the site.  The Emergency Technician will assist Floor Wardens in the evacuation of the floors and will check the appropriate floors to ensure proper evacuation. 

Assistant Emergency Technician

The Assistant Emergency Technician will immediately report to the Central Control Station when an alarm is sounded or when there is a report of smoke or fire in the complex, possible bomb, or when severe weather necessitates an evacuation.  The primary function of the Assistant Emergency Technician is to assist in the evaluation of the situation by determining the location and severity of the problem.  He will receive instructions from the Assistant Safety Director.  The Assistant Emergency Technician will keep the CCS Control Room advised of his location and the current situation at the site.  The Assistant Emergency Technician will assist Floor Wardens in the evacuation of the floor and will check the appropriate floors to ensure proper evacuation. 

Emergency Responders

All Emergency Responders will immediately report to the Central Control Station when an alarm is sounded or when there is a report of smoke or fire in the complex, possible bomb, or when severe weather necessitates an evacuation.  The Emergency Responders will be dispatched to designated exit points to ensure an orderly evacuation of the building and to keep anyone from entering the building during the evacuation.  Emergency Responders will receive instructions from the Safety Director and Assistant Safety Director and will assist Security Personnel as necessary.