Building Marshal Program
Program Overview:
The CSULB Building Marshal Program is a critical component of the University's emergency preparedness and response plans. Building Marshals are campus employees who work in regularly occupied campus buildings and volunteer to perform certain activities for the purpose of minimizing injury to campus faculty, staff, and students in the event of an emergency. The immediate actions of Building Marshals can reduce the number and severity of injuries, instill calm and order in the midst of crises, and lessen the burden on first responders.
Building Marshals are primarily responsible for three key actions during an emergency:
- Assist in building evacuations and direct occupants to the designated Evacuation Assembly Area(s) for that building
- Secure building entrances/exits and restrict re-entry, within reason and ability, until it is deemed safe
- Report any pertinent information to first responders once they arrive (trapped individuals, injuries, locked doors, etc.)
Building Marshals are identifiable by an orange safety vest and yellow hard hat visibly marked with campus and program logos.
Building Marshals will never be asked to work above their training or comfort levels.
Training:
All Building Marshals must attend an initial training that covers the following:
- Overview of campus emergency management structure and policies
- Building Marshal duties and expectations
- Evacuation procedures
- Shelter-in-place procedures
- Disaster psychology
- Active shooter response
- Earthquake preparedness and response
- Fire prevention and fire extinguisher use
- Personal preparedness
- Assisting individuals with disabilities, access and/or functional needs during an emergency
