Fire And Emergency Response

Trainers have first-hand operational front line emergency management experience and expertise, managing real world emergencies on a day to day basis.

The Fire and Emergency Response training is designed for persons who may be required to operate First Attack Fire Fighting equipment to suppress fires in the workplace and coordinate and control response procedures and evacuations in the event of emergencies.

Training includes practical use of fire fighting equipment. Australian Standard AS3745 states that emergency training should be conducted at intervals not exceeding six months.

General Occupant Training

• Knowledge of fire prevention, building emergency procedures, report and immediate actions required from building occupants.

Warden Training

• As required by WHS Legislation and Standards, the PCBU must provide for emergency situations. Each building from classes two (2) to nine (9) must have an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) in place, including staff that are trained to take control of a building and coordinate a response in the event of an incident occurring.

Chief Warden Training

• The actions of the ECO must be coordinated and directed by a Chief Warden, who must be trained in the specific role, responsibility and actions to be taken.

Topics Covered Also Include:

Overview of Australian Standards, WHS Legislation, The Building Code and other Legislation

• Fire and emergency prevention for general structures
• Emergency Colour Codes as per AS3745
• Overview of Building Emergency Systems and Alarms
• Reporting of incidents to the ECO
• General role of the Emergency Planning Committee
• Emergency response procedures for General Occupants
• Evacuation procedures for General Occupants
• Emergency Points, their location, use and importance
• Role and responsibilities of the ECO/Chief Warden
• Bomb threat overview
• The operation and use of building emergency equipment
• Emergency response and evacuation procedures
• Managing persons with special needs
• Specific risks and site management, as appropriate to the client site 

Requirements for Fire Training:

• Induction training for all new, temporary and casual staff in the basic procedures (this can be done internally).
• Annual training for all staff onsite to ensure that appropriate knowledge and skills are maintained (Emergency Response General).
• Wardens should be conducting training exercises at least every 6 months.
• Practical Evacuation of site should be conducted at least once annually.
• First Attack Firefighter training should be conducted at least every 2 years.

Delivery

Training is delivered face to face including both theory and practical components, with a strong emphasis on the practical application of skills.

Conditions

A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in this training.All participants are required to wear appropriate clothing and closed in footwear. It is recommended that no loose clothing be worn. Current driver’s licence or photo ID is required.

Award and Recognition

• Successful participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance.