We all want to work for employers who truly value the health and safety of all of their employees and others they interact with to get the job done.
So, in the case of a real emergency, such as a fire, that could place a large number of people in immediate danger, we would want to ensure that we have well trained staff who know what to do and how to do it. You need a crew of well trained Fire Wardens to keep your people safe.
What is Fire Warden Training?
Fire Warden training courses provide your employees with skills and knowledge to initiate an evacuation as outlined by Australian Standard 3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
WAM Training’s Fire Warden Course will provide your fire safety team with the confidence to implement the skills and knowledge provided throughout their 4 hour Fire Warden training course.
Why is Fire Warden Training Important?
It is not just fires that may require a team of Fire Wardens to initiate an evacuation at a workplace. There are many other reasons such as:
- Incident with hazardous chemicals
- Flood
- Gas leak
- Bushfire
- Bomb threat
- Suspicious package
- Medical emergency
- Armed confrontations
- Civil disturbances
- Workplace violence
- Natural disasters
Is Fire Warden Training Mandatory?
Australian Standard 3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities requires the Emergency Planning Committee of your building / facility to determine how many Fire Wardens per occupant are to be allocated and trained.
Industry standards indicate that for every 20 occupants you require two trained Fire Wardens. The 2nd Fire Warden is allocated as a backup if the first Fire Warden takes leave.
Legal Requirements for Fire Warden Training
By providing your Fire Warden’s with quality Fire Warden training you equip them with the skills and knowledge they will require to initiate a successful evacuation in an emergency. In addition to fulfilling your legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.), all safety training courses help to enhance a company’s safety culture.
What Does Fire Warden Training Involve?
Subjects covered during a Fire Warden Training Courses, include:
- Knowing your duties and responsibilities as a Fire Wardens
- Implementing emergency management processes
- Rehearsing emergency procedures
- Conducting post-emergency debriefing
How Often Should Fire Warden Training be Refreshed?
As per Australian Standard 3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities, it is recommended that Fire Wardens undergo retraining every 2 years to maintain compliance.
However, you should always check to see if your Employer has a policy outlining your internal refresher training requirements.
How to Become a Certified Fire Warden
To be considered qualified to Fire Warden you need to complete the Unit of Competency PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organization.
If delivered as a stand alone unit the WAM Training Fire Warden Course will run for 4 hours.
Contact WAM Training to Learn More About Our Fire Warden Courses
WAM Training leads the way in providing an onsite Fire Warden Only Training option.
If you are interested in completing a Fire Warden Training course on your site click here or visit WAM Training’s Fire Warden Course web page.
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