Safety & Security

The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) provides overall guidance, direction, and support to the Safety, Health, and Security programs; to include federal and/or Commonwealth of Virginia equivalent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs; develops, implements, and monitors student and employee health and safety programs; monitors and standardizes chemical purchases and implements necessary hazardous waste disposals; performs chemical safety inspections; writes and distributes information on security, safety and health issues; provides in-services workshops; provides recommendations and guidelines for loss prevention and loss control measures; coordinates the activities of county and state agencies providing support on matters of student safety, security and emergency management; conducts facility and grounds safety audits and security assessments; provides technical expertise on traffic safety issues; regulates and monitors fire, tornado and lockdown drills; provides 24-hour monitoring of security and fire alarm systems; and operates the internal emergency management structure and training; maintains the urgent internal messaging communications system for FCHS; and maintains the School Liaison Commander position.