Building Evacuation Program

SFSU’s Building Evacuation Program is a critical component of the University Emergency Preparedness, Operations, and Recovery Plans. 

Building Emergency Response Coordinators (BERCs)

Building Emergency Response Coordinators (BERCs) are volunteer staff and faculty assigned to specific campus buildings. They play an essential role in supporting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during building drills and evacuation emergencies

BERC responsibilities

  • Be familiar with their building’s floor plans, pull station locations, escape routes, dead ends, hidden rooms and the locations of potentially hazardous materials
  • Ensure the Emergency Procedures Guide for their building is updated, including building-specific communications plans to contact Floor Wardens when there is no audible alarm
  • Assist in evacuation of buildings in a safe, orderly manner without impeding road or path access around building
  • Maintain control of emergency situations while awaiting the arrival of first responders and aid them in the execution of the duties, as directed, until excused

BERC resources

Floor wardens

Floor Wardens help BERCs during an evacuation through presence and communication. During an evacuation, Floor Wardens help to ensure building occupants can get to the nearest safe exit and their floor of the building have been cleared. 

Floor Warden Handbook

Building evacuation resources