Bring these

• Fire-alarm event log
• Site emergency contact sheet
• Current floor plans

1. 1Establish who is in chargeRecord the incident lead, fire authority contact, alarm contractor and sprinkler contractor where applicable. Follow directions on occupancy restrictions and any required interim protection.
2. 2Define what was affectedDocument known affected zones, rooms and systems from responder and contractor information. Include damaged notification devices, sprinkler components, power supplies or communication paths without attempting to test them yourself.
3. 3Obtain the service resultsAsk the qualified providers to document repairs, required tests, monitoring coordination and restoration status. A verbal statement that the panel was reset is not the same as a repair/test record.
4. 4Resolve secondary damageCoordinate electrical review, wet-material assessment and safe cleanup after access is released. Keep contractors informed about areas that remain restricted.
5. 5Close the recordSite leadership should confirm required approvals and protective measures before returning to normal occupancy. Save incident times, service records, responsible names and any remaining follow-up work.

Record the exact location, observed condition, time, actions taken, person contacted and follow-up owner. Keep unresolved items visible. A completed checklist means the check was performed; it does not automatically mean the equipment passed or is safe.

NFPA: fire alarm basics — https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/project/storefront/catalog/files/code-or-topic-fact-sheets/FireAlarmBasicsFactSheet.pdf NFSA: sprinkler response and incident command — https://nfsa.org/2025/07/29/understanding-nfpa-13e/ Use the installed equipment manual and your site plan for equipment-specific procedures.