Building Marshal/Floor Captain

The Building Marshal/Floor Captain Program at Utah Valley University helps create a safer and more prepared campus environment. Building Marshals and Floor Captains volunteer to support safe, efficient evacuation of the buildings where they work during an emergency.

Building Marshals and Floor Captains are responsible for maintaining current information about the building and the individuals whose offices are located within it. During an evacuation, they assist with accountability and report the information to emergency responders.

Each building is also equipped with a Building Response Kit containing supplies to support the Building Marshal/Floor Captain team during an emergency. The kits are intended to support the initial response.

Building Marshal Floor Captain Roles and Responsibilities:

Pre-event

What you should be familiar with: (prepare, plan, prevent)

• Floor Maps
• Assembly Points
• Evacuation Devices
• Fire Extinguishers
• Backpack
• Employee List
• Radio

Training/Drills/Exercises Opportunity for practice: (prepare, plan, prevent)

• The Great Shakeout in April every year. Statewide Earthquake exercise
• Annual Fire Drill will be conducted by the Fire Marshal/EM/Safety
• Optional trainings are available: Schedule with EM (801-863-7977)
  
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Bomb Threat
  • Basic First Aid
  • AED/CPR
  • Evacuation Devices
  • Fire Extinguishers

Communications from the University with employees during an emergency/disaster:

• UVU Alert: Text messaging system
• UVU App: Push notifications
• Alertus: Computers/monitors
• Fire Alarm PA System: Overhead alerts
• UVU.Info Website: An independent website from uvu.edu where updates during emergencies will be located
• UVU Email system: Regular email system
• Radios: Main campus buildings have a radio they can use to communicate with facilities dispatch or police dispatch

Emergency Phone Numbers:

• Facilities Dispatch: 801-863-8130
• UVU Police Department: 801-863-5555
• Orem City Dispatch: 911