GCCCD Public Safety oversees the Building Marshal Program, recruiting marshals with department leaders to support emergency evacuations.

During an evacuation, building marshals, identified by yellow vests and whistles, will guide everyone to emergency exits and assembly points.

Training

Building Marshals must actively engage in training to develop and maintain their skills. These sessions foster connections with other Marshals in the same building and occur at least annually, with additional opportunities throughout the year.

In the event of a major earthquake or disaster that damages campus buildings, building marshals will:

• Assist in the orderly evacuation to designated assembly points.
• Help evacuate the building when an alarm sounds or at the request of Public Safety.
• Direct individuals to stay at least 100 feet away from the building.
• Prevent re-entry until emergency personnel declare the area safe.
• Report injuries and the probable locations of trapped individuals to emergency responders.

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We invite you to explore the valuable information and resources on this website, including step-by-step guides staying safe during emergencies, basic emergency procedures, communication strategies, and the crucial role building marshals play in evacuations.

For more information:  PublicSafety@gcccd.edu.