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Gemstone Fire and Safety believes that Safety Knowledge should be shared. Our courses are taught by fire fighters and paramedics. Such experience will not only engage your staff in the content but will also ensure that real benefits are delivered.

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Fire Warden & Evacuation TrainingOperate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)

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• Describe the roles & responsibilities of Fire Wardens

• Describe the Hierarchy and identification of Fire Wardens

• Recognise emergency incidents where evacuation may be required

• Gain a understanding of basic fire science

• Have an awareness of Building Fire Safety Regulations and Compliance

• Demonstrate & implement evacuation procedures

• Identify emergency equipment Eg. FIP, OWS, EWIS, Warden Intercommunication points.

• Effectively communicate in an emergency evacuation drill

Course Objectives


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• All workplaces should have an appropriate number of employees trained as Fire Wardens.

• Fire Wardens are in charge of a building evacuations, until the fire brigade or other emergency service arrives. They are to ensure that all occupants can safely evacuated from the building in an emergency

• Evacuation Drills to be performed every 6 months.•Australian Standard 3745-2010 states that all workplaces should undergo regular fire and evacuation training.

•In Multi tenanted buildings such as Shopping Centres it is the responsibility of the owner or their agent to ensure an ECO is in place.

Fire Wardens often make the difference between lives saved and lives lost in emergencies!

Training Requirements


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Emergency Control Organization (ECO) and procedures for buildings, structures and workplaces.

This Australian Standard sets out the requirements for the development of procedures for the controlled evacuation of building, structures and workplaces during emergencies.

The Standard also establishes guidelines for —•(a) the appointment of the emergency planning committee (EPC);•(b) the setting up of an emergency control organization (ECO);•(c) the preparation of emergency plans and procedures;•(d) the role and authority of ECO personnel while executing their duties; and•(e) the requirements of an education and training program.

The standard covers emergency situations until the appropriate emergency service arrives to take control, at which time, the ECO will work in conjunction with that service.

Australian Standard 3745: 2010


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The Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) shall be appropriate to the facility and to the emergency response procedures as determined by the Emergency planning committee. The ECO is to be structured as per AS 3745.

Persons appointed to the ECO should—•(a) be physically capable of performing their duties;•(b) have leadership qualities and command authority;•(c) have maturity of judgement, good decision-making skills and be capable of remaining calm under pressure;•(d) be familiar with their areas of responsibility;•(e) be available to undertake their appointed duties;•(f) have clear diction and be able to communicate with the majority of occupants and visitors; and•(g) be willing and able to undergo relevant training.

ECO Personnel

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• During emergencies, instructions given by Wardens shall overrule normal management structure and non-emergency procedures

• Floor or area wardens and their deputies shall have the authority to marshal all staff and any visitor/s to their evacuation area.

• The powers of fire wardens is to ensure that during an emergency incident, life and safety takes precedent over asset protection and production matters.

• Attend regular fire warden training

Roles and Duties


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Upon discovery of a fire or other emergency, then they need to activate the alarm so that all building occupants can evacuate or response as per the emergency procedures.

They can do this by:

• Calling 000 and notifying staff as per procedures•Call a workplace emergency response line and advise them of the problem (they will then dial 000)• Using a workplace PA, OWS or EWIS System to alert building occupants•Using a Break Glass Alarm to call the fire service (if fitted) activating a local alarm. Always call 000 as well.•Using any other system described in the workplace procedure manual

Activate the alarm


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• FIRE• GAS LEAKS• HAZARDOUS MATERIALS• STRUCTURAL FAILURE• RIOT AND ARMED INTRUDERS• FLOOD• WORKPLACE ACCIDENT• MEDICAL• BOMB THREATS

TYPES OF EMERGENCIES


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• Immediate area:– e.g. Medical incident - The purpose is to clear the scene of

bystanders• Full:– This measure is used to clear a building or facility of all occupants

• Partial:– Alternative to full evacuation often used in high rise and hospitals.

• Shelter in Place:– No evacuation-used when evacuation might expose occupants to

greater danger

Types of Evacuation


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Fire is a exothermic chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation (burning) of a fuel.Four things must be present at the same time in order to produce fire:• FUEL - solid, liquid or gas. • OXYGEN - Sufficient oxygen must be present in the atmosphere for fire to burn. • HEAT- Sufficient heat energy must be applied to raise the fuel to it's ignition

temperature • CHEMICAL REACTION - This reaction will occur when all three of the above

elements are present in the proper conditions and proportions.

Fire Tetrahedron


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Fighting fires is a dangerous activity. If you are not trained to do so don’t!Upon discovery of a fire you must ALWAYS:

•Assist any person in immediate danger; If it is safe to do so!Remember you are the most important person

•Call the Fire Brigade on 000 immediately, alert people in the area by calling out & pressing the manual break glass alarm – close all doors.•Evacuate the building or facility as per your emergency procedure manual

ONLY THEN may trained Fire Wardens attack the fire if it is safe to do so.

Safety Procedures for Fires


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•Bomb threats require special procedures. Some industries receive more bomb threats then others.

•Bomb threats can be written or made on the telephone. It is important to get as much information about the device and it’s location as possible

•The Chief Wardens must be immediately notified. Police must be called and the Chief fire warden is to evaluate the threat.

•The bomb threat may have very little detail or it may contain specific threats where the location, time and type of bomb are given.

•Bombs threat procedures should be made and included in the emergency procedure manual to assist staff in dealing with bomb threats.

Bomb Threats


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There are many ways to handle a bomb threat. It is the chief wardens responsibility to decide what action to take. The following actions are open to the Chief Fire Warden.

*Take no action*Search without evacuation*Evacuate & Search*Evacuate without Search

If an evacuation is to occur then all Fire Wardens must be notified straight away & do as their told.

REMEMBER IT IS THE CHIEF WARDENS DECISION

Chief Warden Actions


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Whilst total evacuation may be the decided option, the risks include:•Risk Of Injury•Panic, Distress•Loss to business

Risks of Total Evacuation in Bomb Threats


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Chief Warden & Deputy Warden – WHITE HELMET

Floor Warden & Area Warden-YELLOW HELMET

Warden-RED HELMET

First Aid Personnel WHITE HELMET WITH GREEN CROSS

Best Practice is to also have an area ID Ie Level 7 Warden

Warden Hierarchy and Identification


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Fire warden must be aware of the following items and report any failure to management

• Ensuring Emergency Exits and paths of travel are clear & unobstructed

• Good housekeeping

• Fire & Evacuation Training is completed 6 monthly

• Fire-fighting and Alarm systems equipment inspected 6 monthly as per AS

•Staff inductions include walking new employees to the assembly areas

• Ensuring that wardens know their areas of responsibility and emergency procedures contained in the Emergency Procedure Manuals

Building Safety and compliance


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Wardens must be familiar with:

•The design of the building

•Evacuation Routes & Safe Places

•The operation of: Alarms & Communication equipment

•How to assist disabled occupants

•Ensure equipment is isolated upon exit. Ie Cranes

•Location of firefighting equipment and their use.

Warden Roles & Responsibilities


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• Determine the type and size of the emergency & determine if evacuation is required• Ensure that the appropriate emergency services have been notified (Call 000)• Brief wardens of the nature of the emergency and actions decided by the Chief fire warden.•If required ensure that evacuation is conducted safely.• If necessary order wardens to undertake specific duties•Position your self where the emergency services can identify you.• Liaise and assist Emergency Services on arrival with the nature of the incident & the progress of the evacuation.

Chief Warden / Deputy Duties


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•Ensure that all doors are closed except for bomb threats•Ensure that all occupants have exited by the safest and nearest exit door•Assist persons whom are injured or have a disability. If unable to assist communicate with Chief Warden.•Report to Chief Warden as appropriate once at evacuation area & act as directed.•Ensure that only emergency service workers enter the building•Operating fire fighting equipment, e.g. Portable fire extinguishers, hose reels and fire blankets if trained in that equipment.

Warden Duties


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1.Assess the emergency situation2.Dial 000 and ask for the most appropriate service.3.Request Appropriate Emergency Service. i.e. Fire Brigade4.Give Call taker:- Address Including:

1. Street name and number (or nearest number) Note: Call takers will also ask State or Territory2. Nearest main road & Suburb3. Other directions that may assist in locating

5.Brief description of the emergency6.Injuries or missing persons if any.7.Answer clearly any questions the controller may have.

DO NOT HANG-UP UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Calling the emergency services


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