Area Warden responsibilities
Evacuation procedures
On activation of the fire alarm or being directed to evacuate:
- Area Wardens wear yellow identification and collect mobile phone.
- Instruct Wardens in the area to initiate evacuation procedures.
- Proceed to the nominated Assembly Area to collect evacuation information from Wardens.
- Once evacuation information is collated, meet the Chief Warden at the Master Emergency Control Point and report on:
- areas reported as “clear”
- the location of anyone refusing to leave
- the location of occupants and visitors with disabilities
- any areas unable to be searched
- the condition of the area.
Post-evacuation procedures
- At the Assembly Area, congregate students, occupants and visitors together from their Areas of Responsibility.
- Notify the Area Warden or Chief Warden of anyone known to be unaccounted for.
- Ensure occupants and visitors do not re-enter the site until allowed by the Chief Warden.