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City of Bremerton
SPECIAL EVENT
PUBLIC SAFETY & EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Office Use Only
Return To: Bremerton Fire Marshal’s Office Michael. Six@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Captain Mike Six, Fire Marshal Phone: 360-473-5386
911 Park Ave, Bremerton WA 98337
Fax: 360-473-5397
1. EVENT OVERVIEW
EVENT NAME:
AUDIENCE
PROFILE
The event’s audience profile is essential when planning for risks and ensuring that appropriate
control measures and facilities are in place for the event. Include previous history, entertainment
type, and ticket sales to help in indicating the audience profile.
ORGANIZATION
CHART
Give a brief overview of the chain of responsibility for the main roles within the event. Identify who is
responsible for what and give further details in the Roles and Responsibilities’ section below.
ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Title
Brief Explanation of responsibilities
This template has been produced to aid event organizers in planning safe and exciting events with 1,000 or more attendees. This
document, along with the Special Event Application, are reviewed by the Bremerton Special Event Committee to ensure that all
safety aspects have been met.
If any section duplicates information provided in the Special Event Application submitted for your event, please refer to that
information in the applicable section. Please attach supporting documents and addendums as needed for each section. Please
note that not all parts of the template may be relevant for every event.
Once reviewed by the Special Events Committee, conditions and requirements will be set by the Bremerton Fire Marshal,
Bremerton Police Department, and Special Events Office and shared with you. Thank you for hosting your event in Bremerton!
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CONTACTS
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Email
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2. CROWD MANAGEMENT
SECURITY AND
CROWD
MANAGEMENT
STAFFING
The minimum number of crowd managers shall be established at a ratio of one crowd manager to
every 250 persons. Where approved by the fire code official, the ratio of crowd managers may be
reduced based upon the nature of the event.
Crowd Management Staffing Provider/Company
Number of Volunteers
Number of Paid Staff
Communication Methods
Primary:
Backup:
Number of staffing to be provided,including different levels of provision at different times during the
event, if appropriate.
Describe identification method of security staffing levels (e.g. yellow shirts for volunteers, red shirts for
managers).
Duties (e.g. searching at entrances, badge checking, rapid response, crowd monitoring, emergency
evacuation, control and direct the public as required, monitoring fire equipment etc.).
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SECURITY AND
CROWD
MANAGEMENT
STAFF
TRAINING
Provide details of the training received by security and crowd management personnel.
Detail the nature and format of pre-event briefing and training sessions (e.g. how security and crowd
management personnel are made aware of emergency arrangements and the arrangements for their
own health and safety).
Provide date(s) and times of pre-event briefing and training sessions.
MANAGEMENT
OF ATTENDEE
NUMBERS
Provide details of how the number of attendees at the event are to be monitored and controlled (e.g.
ticketed event; monitored entrances and exits).
3. COMMUNICATIONS
PA SYSTEM
Detail any PA systems in use at the event. If the entire site is not covered, please detail which parts
are not covered and how these areas can be communicated with in the event of an emergency.
RADIO
COMMUNICATION
Describe who will have radios for communication and which channels will be allocated for what
activity.
LOUD HAILERS
Detail here where loud hailers can be located if in use at the event, and list those trained and
confident in use.
TELEPHONE
List details of any landlines or alternate methods of communication in the event of problems with
telephone or radio communication.
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SIGNAGE AND
PUBLIC
INFORMATION
Provide details and location of any signage or public information facilities being used to direct persons
around the site including first aid locations, lost children, and lost and found.
MEDIA
List contact information for all senior members of the event organization prepared and authorized to
give statements about the event.
Name
Mobile
Role
Landline
Email
Name
Mobile
Role
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Email
Name
Mobile
Role
Landline
Email
4. MEDICAL AND FIRST AID
Enter details of the first aid and emergency medical support for your event.
Identify where each medical facility/first aid point is located on your site and identify each on your site plan. Refer to and
attach maps as needed.
5. FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
A fire risk assessment must be carried out for all locations. Details of any risks identified and the way that they are to be
managed should be included in training and briefing materials and meetings.
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
Provide details of the type, number and location of fire extinguishers to be provided at the event.
PYROTECHNICS
AND SPECIAL
EFFECTS
List any pyrotechnics or special effects used during the event.
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6. POLICE
List details of police involvement in the event. Refer to Special Event Permit Application where applicable.
Police traffic management of the event
On site police presence during the event
7. RISK MANAGEMENT
INCIDENT
RECORDING
The event promoters should maintain a record of everything that occurs throughout the event.
List contact information for all members of the event responsible for these records
Name
Mobile
Role
Landline
Email
Name
Mobile
Role
Landline
Email
8. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
COMMAND
POST
Describe location and functionality of the event’s emergency management command post.
Describe arrangements and procedures for the hand-over of control of aspects of your event to
emergency response agencies in the event of an emergency.
EXTREME
WEATHER
Identify person(s) responsible for monitoring weather forecasts in advance and during the event, who
this information will be passed to and where the information will be obtained.
Name
Mobile
Role
Landline
Email
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Role
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Email
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Detail the general arrangements and notification process in event of extreme weather (e.g.
cancellation criteria)
Extreme weather may cause other specific actions to be taken to prevent injury or damage. Please
detail preparation and staff training performed to ensure appropriate action is taken to respond to
extreme weather conditions
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
ACCESS
Special Event Permits require a 20’ fire lane for emergency vehicle access along any street closures.
Detail any additional dedicated emergency vehicle access routes and rendezvous points or any public
routes or locations that may be used for emergency vehicles.
EVENT
EVACUATION
PLAN
Detail emergency evacuation plan for event attendees, volunteers, and contractors. Include map, or
refer to map used in the Special Event Application.
Detail preparation and staff training performed to ensure appropriate action is taken to during
evacuation.
9. LOST CHILDREN / VULNERABLE PERSONS
Detail here the arrangements for safeguarding and reuniting lost children or other vulnerable persons with carepersons,
parents, or guardians. Identify the location on the site map.
10. DEBRIEF AND EVENT REVIEW
An post-event debrief may be required by the Special Events Office or specific departments on the Special Events
Committee. Please be prepared to present the following at any debrief:
Particular arrangements that worked well to ensure public safety
Any identified weaknesses in the arrangements that require improvement
Review of any incidents and remedial action required
Please attach or include any additional site plans, risk assessments, and associated event
documents required above.
Your completed Public Safety & Event Management Plan is due 60 days prior to your event.