This course is aimed at those in the role of a Fire Warden and is responsible for participating in the preparation of workplace emergency procedures; alerting and reporting potential workplace emergencies; evaluating the need to evacuate a work area; preparing for evacuation, and assisting people who may require support in accordance with workplace emergency procedures.

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Students will attain the practical application and understanding essential to perform the responsibilities of a fire warden and will be able to:

• Identify emergency reports, signals and warnings

• Carry out emergency assessment and reporting

• Monitor and respond to hazards and situation developments

• Carry out hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

• Provide assistance to those who require it.

• Carry out initial emergency response including evacuation, seeking emergency services advice or attendance, supplying emergency equipment and undertaking search activities

• Account for evacuated people using a range of methods

• Prepare and conduct post initial response and participate in debriefing sessions

• Report evacuation results

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the emergency control team