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The Emergency Control Organisation

Chief Warden - White Vest/Cap

  • Reports to the “main emergency control point”
  • Assumes overall control of the situation (prior to the Fire Brigades’ arrival)
  • Liases with:
  1. Floor / Area Wardens
  2. Emergency Services

 

Deputy Chief Warden - White Vest/Cap

  • Assists with the Chief Warden
  • Assumes the Chief Wardens role in the absence of the Chief Warden

 

Floor / Area Wardens (responsible to the Chief Warden) - Yellow Vest/Cap

  • Will supervise the evacuation in the area of jurisdiction
  • Ensure wardens are:
  1. Evacuating correctly
  2. Closing doors to contain fire
  3. Using correct extinguishing equipment - Only if safe to do so

 

Wardens (responsible to Floor / Area Warden) - Yellow Vest/Cap

  • Evacuate immediate area
  • Ensures an orderly evacuation
  • Contain fire
  • Completely evacuate your area
  • Directs evacuees from using lifts / elevators
  • Lead evacuees out through fire exits
  • Conduct a thorough search for stragglers
  • Report to the assembly area
  • Conduct a roll call

 

Roll Call Wardens - Red Vest/Cap

  • Reports to the Assembly Area
  • Ensure persons do not re-enter the building until advised to do so by the emergency services in charge 
  • Conducts a roll call (head count)
  • Reports any missing persons to the Chief Warden