Warden & Chief Warden

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Estimated Time

Warden; 3 hours. Chief Warden; Two days (8:30am - 5pm).

Prerequisites

Chief Warden requires Warden course to be completed.

Location

Blackburn Training Facility

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Which course is required

Wardens are an important part of any Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). Standard Wardens are led by Chief, and sometimes Deputy Chief, Wardens to coordinate evacuations, liaise with emergency services and generally maintain order during emergency situations.

These courses will pay particular attention to meeting the requirements of Australian Standard 3745–2010: Planning for emergencies in facilities and how it applies to all workplaces. Participants will have an understanding of emergency procedures and will undergo extensive practical drills on controlling workplace emergencies.

Which course to attend?

All potential wardens should attend a Warden Training course by FES. Chief Warden training is more extensive and assumes prior knowledge. As such, all participants at the Chief Warden training must first have attended and completed Warden training.

While it can be useful for all members of the ECO to attend Warden training, Chief Warden training is more focused for potential Chief and Deputy Chief wardens so your whole warden team do not need to attend.

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Warden Course Content

The course is designed for staff in the role of warden in their workplace.

The course is structured in accordance with Australian Standards: Planning for emergencies in facilities (AS 3745-2010).

Content:

  • Principles of fire (including the fire triangle, heat transfer, extinguishing a fire)
  • Identifying risks and hazards in the workplace
  • Identifying and understanding fire fighting equipment in buildings
  • Emergency evacuation assembly areas
  • The roles and responsibilities of Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) personnel
  • Evacuation procedures (including emergency procedures and standard fire orders)
  • Hands-on training in the correct techniques for the use of fire extinguisher and fire blanket

Training dates:

  • 28th February 2025 – Time: either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 24th March 2025 – Time: either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 5th May 2025 – Time: either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 26th June 2025 – Time: either 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm
  • 22nd July 2025 – Time: either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 2nd September 2025 – Time: either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 10th October 2025 at either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 11th November 2025 at either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm
  • 11th December 2025 at either 9am to 12pm or 1- 4pm

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Warden Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the course, participants will:

Know how to respond to major incidents such as fire and bomb threats

Have an understanding of emergency preparedness

Manage their roles and responsibilities as emergency personnel

Understand how to choose a fire extinguisher to extinguish fires

Be confident in responding to emergency situations

Chief Warden Course Content

The course is designed for staff in the role of Chief Warden, or Deputy Chief Warden. This course eqips attendees with the specialist skills and knowledge needed to respond to emergency situations.

This course is structured in accordance with Australian Standards: Planning for emergencies in facilities (AS 3745-2010).

Pre-requisite:

Participants need to have completed the Wardens training course within the last 2 years.

Course content:

  • Emergency response and warden’s refresher
  • Building acts and regulations relating to the emergency control organisation (ECO)
  • Management of the evacuation and response team
  • The roles and responsibilities of Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) personnel, including the Chief Warden
  • Liaising with emergency services personnel
  • Identifying building essential services (including appropriate maintenance records management)
  • False alarm mitigation strategies
  • Emergency procedures in bomb threat management
  • Strategies in emergency prevention management
  • Communication systems, including emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS)
  • Recovery planning

Training dates:

  • 18/19th March 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 28/29th April 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 18/19th June 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 24/25th July 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 25/26th August 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 8/9th October 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 5/6th November 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • 3/4th December 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm

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For more information or to book a place on a course send a message to us using this form

Chief Warden Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the course, participants will:

Have an in-depth understanding of emergency procedures

Understand the roles and responsibilities of emergency response personnel

Understand how to assist and engage with emergency services officers

Know how to prepare the workplace to respond to emergency situations

Be able to coordinate the initial response when emergencies occur

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