fire warden

Building evacuation coordinator

A fire warden is a person responsible for fire safety in a building or area.

In workplaces, fire wardens help evacuate people during emergencies, check that exits are clear, and ensure everyone reaches assembly points.

In forestry, fire wardens monitor for wildfires and enforce fire prevention regulations: The fire warden issued a burn ban during the drought.

Opposites
fire safety role

fire wardenarsonist

One who illegally ignites

firebug · pyromaniac · incendiary · firestarter · fire starter

emergency response hierarchy

fire wardenevacuee

One moved from danger

fire victim · bystander

Family

fire, warden, fireman

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G