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Crowd Manager Certification

Does your establishment require a crowd manager?

The Florida Fire Prevention Code requires that all places of assembly, including tented events, must have at least (1) crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor. An Assembly occupancy as per the fire code is where there is a gathering of 50 or more persons for deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation or similar uses or used as a special amusement building. Where occupant loads exceed 250, additional crowd managers/supervisors may be required at the ratio of 1 crowd manager/supervisor for every 250 occupants (NFPA 101, Section 12.7.6). Examples of such assemblies include Exhibit Halls, Meeting Halls, Lodges, Conference Rooms, Theaters, Restaurants, Bars, Night Clubs, Golf Club Houses, Tents, Bingo Halls and Air Supported Structures.

 

What is the purpose of a crowd manager?

  • Crowd managers ensure that everyone entering an establishment stays safe!
  • Crowd managers control groups of people at clubs, conventions, and other gatherings, and ensure that facilities are equipped to handle such crowds.
  • Crowd Managers verify that life safety equipment is in service and ready to act if needed, including fire alarms, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and exit signage.

How can I become certified as a crowd manager?

Attend a Monthly NCFR Crowd Manager Certification Class
-Open to the general public
-$30.00 per person
-Certification is valid for three (3) years
-Basic fire extinguisher training included at no additional cost
-Pre-registration preferred
-Walk-ins accepted, but may be limited due to class size

Class Dates:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location:
Sugden Theater
Collier County Library Headquarters
2385 Orange Blossom Dr.
Naples, FL

On-Site Certification with North Collier Fire Rescue
North Collier Fire Rescue offers on-site certification training for your group or organization. Fee is $30 per person for a three (3) year certification. Minimum attendees is three (3).

Online Certification
Online courses are available for those seeking certification. There is a $15 per person fee for this online course provided by Ricky Rescue Training Academy, an education provider approved by the Florida State Fire College Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. Visit this link to sign up for the Ricky Rescue Online Crowd Manager Certification course.

Questions?

For information on Crowd Manager Certification, please contact:

Lt. Armando Negrin
North Collier Fire Rescue
Direct: (239) 777-8721
anegrin@northcollierfire.com