PUAFER005 is the course for fire wardens, floor wardens and area wardens. You'll learn your role in the emergency control organisation (ECO) and how to respond to alarms. You'll also cover searching and clearing your area, guiding people to the assembly area, and helping people who need assistance to evacuate. It follows the emergency planning framework in Australian Standard AS 3745. You complete it online at your own pace, in about 4 hours.
Who it's for
Staff appointed as fire wardens, floor wardens or area wardens in offices, schools, childcare centres, warehouses, retail, health and aged care.
What you'll learn
- The structure of an ECO and the warden's role
- Types of emergencies and alarm signals
- Evacuation procedures, search and clear, and assembly areas
- Assisting people with a disability or mobility needs (PEEPs)
- Communicating with the chief warden by radio or WIP phone
- Reporting and debriefing after an emergency or drill