Shoreline Community College Emergency Building Monitor
Training and Duties
Building Monitors are SCC employees who volunteer to assist the SCC Incident Commander and Campus Security in the
implementation of the SCC Emergency Response Plan. The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) details the procedures that
will be followed in the event of a wide range of emergency situations. Below are the areas where Building Monitors can
assist the College in providing a safe and prepared environment.
Individuals who volunteer to be part of the Building Monitor Program must be able to physically and mentally perform
all of their duties, including but not limited to the ability to expeditiously use internal and external stairways, and
traverse the campus’ outdoor environment. Monitors must be fluent in English, and able to write and speak clearly.
Monitors are also required to receive training on how to perform their duties and will actively participate in campus
emergency preparation drills. Participation in the program is voluntary, and any Monitor may withdraw from
participation at any time if they believe they are not capable of fulfilling the required duties. Safety is the goal and first
priority of the program. No one will be required to perform any task that places them in danger of injury.
Designated Monitors who are classified overtime eligible employees will be paid for their training and work time as
required by law and the terms of their union contract. Monitors who are faculty or administrative/exempt employees
will not be paid additional compensation for their training or duty time.
Proposed Duties of Building Monitors and Description of Actions
Medical Incidents
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Help identify students or staff who may be having medical issues.
Notify campus security of observed medical situation.
Help Security guide Shoreline Fire EMS responders to the victim.
Fire Response
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In the event of a fire, activate the fire alarm system and call 9-1-1 immediately.
Promptly extinguish any small fire with a portable fire extinguisher if safe to do so.
If using a fire extinguisher and successful in extinguishing a small fire, immediately call the Safety & Security
Department and notify them of the incident and status.
Facilitate the evacuation of a building affected by a fire.
Hazardous Materials
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Report potential Hazardous Materials (“hazmat”) incidents promptly to Safety & Security.
Warn students and staff to stay away from potentially hazardous materials and restrict access to the area to the
extent possible.
In the event of incidents where it is immediately obvious that the situation is dangerous, sound the fire alarm
and help facilitate the evacuation of staff and students from the scene.
Hazardous Weather
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Facilitate Shelter-In-Place procedures if it is unsafe for students or employees to be outdoors.
When given specific requests for assistance, help Safety & Security facilitate a coordinated evacuation, such as in
snow and ice situations.
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Earthquake Response
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When shaking begins help spur students and staff to action by shouting,
“Earthquake! Drop, Cover and Hold!”
Immediately drop, cover and hold yourself.
Repeatedly shout, “Earthquake! Drop, Cover and Hold!” This may help spur persons who are temporally
paralyzed with fear to take action and prevent persons who are inclined to run for the exit to drop, to cover and
hold instead.
After the shaking stops, immediately put on your Building Monitor vest and grab your response bag.
Discourage staff and students from immediately running from the building.
Encourage students and staff to quickly gather their coats, personal items, backpacks, or briefcases before
evacuating. This is to prevent evacuee from being improperly dressed for the outside weather or leaving behind
their car keys or other essential personal items such as medications. They may not be able to get back into the
building.
Instruct them to go to the nearest assembly area.
Search your building for students or staff who may have been injured and assist in the provision of first aid.
Make note of any serious damage to the building or interior and report this to Security.
Assist students and staff who have mobility issues evacuate and report to the assembly area.
Evacuate yourself and report to the assembly area when you have completed the above tasks.
Violent Situation Awareness
Building Monitors shall not place themselves or others at risk in potentially violent situations and should immediately
leave the area as rapidly as possible. Building Monitors will receive, at a minimum, the same training on Active Shooter
Situations as the other students and employees of the College. General response guidance includes but is not limited to
the following:
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If you hear someone talking angrily or shouting, or witness someone acting in an aggressive or violent way,
retreat from the area and call Campus Security as soon as possible.
If you are concerned about anyone’s erratic or threatening behavior, report the situation to Safety & Security.
o “Run” - If you hear gunfire, try to determine from where it is coming. If it is safe to do so, the best
option is to run away from the shots. Shout, “That was gunfire! Run!” Do not stay behind trying to
convince people to follow you.
o “Hide” – If you can see the shooter or if you think it is not safe to run, hide from sight, lock doors, or
barricade yourself and others in a room or closet; Hide under or behind a desk; Silence your cellphone;
Try to close blinds; Remain quiet.
o “Fight” – As a last resort, or if confronted, you may decide to fight. Team up and fight the shooter with
anything you have at hand. Again, this is an absolute last resort action, as someone may be injured or
killed.
Facilitation of Emergency Evacuations and Assembly
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Know the location of all of the emergency exits in your work area.
Make sure that the exits are never blocked or locked and restricting departure (egress).
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If the fire alarm sounds, put on your vest and grab your response bag. If you are away from your desk, do not
return to it to get them, but immediately start the evacuation procedures in your area. If you are in another
location on campus and cannot return to your desk, assist that area with evacuation procedures.
Quickly sweep the floors and rooms encouraging students and staff to evacuate.
Shut doors to help slow the spread of fire.
Before opening closed doors to insure that there is not fire on the other side put the back of your hand on the
top, middle and bottom of the door to make sure they are not hot to the touch.
Do not let staff or employees use elevators.
If needed, assist in the evacuation of persons in wheel chairs by using the emergency evacuation chairs.
Proceed to the nearest evacuation assembly site.
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