It's best to assign one person to make this check every day. Arson is the largest single cause of fires in office buildings. Therefore, proper security measures to keep unauthorized people out of the building will help prevent both theft and fire. In addition, make sure that alleys and other areas around buildings are well-lit. If a fire does break out, sound the alarm and call the fire department.
Large fires start as small fires.
Learn the sound of your building's fire alarm. Encourage management to schedule regular fire drills so that everyone will know how the alarm sounds and how to escape. Evacuation plans for your building should be posted where everyone can see them. They should be discussed with new employees during orientation. Learn the evacuation plans and participate in fire drills.