Fire Safety Assistant Function 

Main Duty

Assist in stewarding the safe and efficient evacuation of all persons from departmental areas in the event of a fire alarm or other such emergency evacuation.
Fire Action 
Know how to raise the alarm 
Knowledge of escape routes and escape signage 
Tackle the fire if it is safe to do so - where appropriately trained 
Carry out quick and thorough check of pre-determined area to satisfy yourself that no one has been missed 
Proceed to Assembly Point - reporting status to Assembly Controller 
Be Vigilant 
Look out for hazards and remove or report them to the Fire Safety Convener, for example: 
Missing fire extinguishers 
Wedged open fire doors 
Combustible materials to near heat sources 
Electrical defects 
Obstructed fire exits 
Safe to use escape routes - remove hazards