Wildfire Preparedness & Fire Life Safety: What Property Managers Need to Know
Wildfires and other fire-related emergencies pose a significant risk to commercial properties. Understanding fire life safety protocols is crucial for protecting tenants, employees, and assets.
Join BOMA/GLA’s Security and Emergency Preparedness Committee for a virtual policy briefing on March 7 at 12:00 PM to gain essential insights into wildfire preparedness and fire life safety.
What You Need to Know
This briefing will provide a deep dive into fire safety best practices. For example:
Fitness and evacuation plans – Ensuring safe and effective emergency procedures.
Understanding building systems – How fire alarms, sprinklers, and other systems function.
Responsibilities of fire safety officers – Knowing who is in charge and what they must do during a crisis.
Hear from Dereck Rascon, Chief Engineer and Fire Life Safety Director at The Wiltern Theatre, as he shares critical engineering and property management perspectives on building operations, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.
How It Impacts You
Preparation is key to minimizing damage and ensuring occupant safety during an emergency. This briefing will help you:
- Understand the risks your property faces in the event of a wildfire or fire emergency.
- Learn essential engineering questions every property manager should ask before a crisis occurs.
- Strengthen your knowledge of building operations and emergency response to enhance overall safety and compliance.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your fire life safety expertise.
