The EPC is responsible for planning, organising, and resourcing fire extinguisher training for the facility.
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Participants must be 14 years of age or older to attend ACTWELL courses, unless the course description states a different minimum age. Participants under 18 need parental or guardian consent to enrol.
Meeting the minimum age does not guarantee enrolment. We also need to be confident the student can participate fully and complete the assessment requirements. If you are considering booking a young person into a course, get in touch and we will talk through whether it is the right fit.
The right course depends on your role, your workplace and any requirements set by your employer, industry or regulator. As a general guide:
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) is the standard workplace first aid course and the right fit for most roles.
Education and Care First Aid (HLTAID012) is built for schools, childcare and early education, and is ACECQA-approved to cover first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis requirements.
Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) is delivered within our HLTAID011 course rather than as a standalone option.
CPR (HLTAID009) covers resuscitation only and suits people keeping their 12-month CPR refresher current.
We also offer remote, advanced, occupational and specialist pathways. If you are not sure, tell us your role and workplace and we will point you to the right course. Your employer is responsible for confirming the training your role requires.
This depends on your role in your facility’s Emergency Control Organisation (ECO).
Not sure which applies to you? Contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Yes. Private fire warden and Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) training can be delivered at your workplace and built around your emergency plan, ECO structure, alarms, communication methods, assembly areas, risks and installed equipment. We can combine it with practical First Attack Firefighting where required. You can choose non-accredited training tailored to your site, or a nationally recognised course, which must follow set unit content and assessment requirements.
Under AS 3745-2010, wardens are the members of a facility’s Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), and fire warden is the everyday name for the same role. Wardens put the emergency procedures into action in their allocated area, while the Chief Warden takes control of the overall response and coordinates the ECO. First Attack Firefighting is a separate skill set. It prepares selected staff to judge whether it is safe to act, then use installed firefighting equipment on a small, early-stage fire. Evacuation and personal safety always come first.
Nothing. “Warden” and “fire warden” describe the same role: someone appointed and trained under AS 3745-2010 to help their workplace respond to a fire or other emergency, as part of the site’s Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). While you may hear “fire warden” most often, wardens are responsible for keeping occupants safe during any emergency, not just fire. You might also hear “floor warden”, “area warden” or “chief warden”, which describe positions within that same structure rather than different kinds of training. Some workplaces call the whole team the ECO, others just say “the wardens”, and both are correct. If you are trying to work out which course fits your role, whether that is Chief Warden, Floor Warden or fire extinguisher training, get in touch and we will point you to the right one.
A fire warden’s job (more accurately, a warden’s) is to help occupants respond safely to an emergency, not necessarily to fight a fire. Under AS 3745-2010, wardens are trained members of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) who direct people to exits, check their area is clear, communicate with the Chief Warden and emergency services, and account for everyone at the assembly point. Some wardens also complete a First Attack component covering fire extinguishers, fire blankets and hose reels, but that is a separate skill set from the core warden role. Wardens wear identifiable clothing, such as a vest or cap, so people can find them quickly during an emergency or evacuation. Our warden training covers your specific building, alarms and procedures, delivered by current and former emergency service professionals.
Yes. We can coordinate fire warden and ECO training for a small team or a large workforce, and we shape delivery around the training pathway, participant numbers, site, shifts, practical activities, equipment and safety requirements. We can split larger groups into practical subgroups or run the training across several sessions or locations so it stays safe and consistent. Give us the numbers, roles and site details and we will recommend the most workable plan.
Yes. We can combine site-specific Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) training with First Attack Firefighting. The ECO component prepares wardens to lead the full range of responses your workplace procedures cover, from evacuation through to lockdown or shelter-in-place. The First Attack component adds practical instruction in choosing and using firefighting equipment when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Price and duration depend on whether the training is site-specific or nationally recognised, along with participant numbers, location, practical activities and assessment requirements. The relevant course pages show public prices and current durations. We confirm private workplace training through a written quote once we understand the group and the site. As a guide, non-accredited First Attack training runs about two hours on site, and combined ECO and First Attack training about four hours.
Yes. We can arrange private fire or ECO training for a small team, subject to trainer availability and the private-training base rate. For a very small group, places in a public nationally recognised course are sometimes better value, and we will tell you before you book if that is the case for your team.
Yes. We build private workplace training around your emergency plan, ECO structure, alarms, communications, assembly areas, risks and installed equipment. Nationally recognised training keeps its required course and assessment content intact, and site context makes the learning practical and relevant to your team.
Nationally recognised training follows set unit content and assessment requirements, and participants assessed as competent receive a Statement of Attainment issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909). Non-accredited training does not carry a Statement of Attainment, but we can shape it closely around your facility, emergency procedures, ECO structure, risks and installed equipment, and participants receive an ACTWELL certificate of attendance for workplace records. If a regulator, contract or industry scheme requires accredited training, that decides the pathway. Otherwise we will help you choose the option that builds the most confidence in your team.
Yes. We offer both public and private courses on weekends.
Public weekend courses are scheduled every few months and tend to fill quickly, so early booking is recommended.
Private bookings can also be arranged on weekends or evenings and incur an additional fee.
Yes. We deliver private first aid and CPR training at workplaces across Canberra and surrounding NSW, wherever there is enough space to run the practical work safely. You can also bring your group to our purpose-built training facility in Fyshwick. Our trainers are current and former emergency service professionals. Tell us the courses, participant numbers, location and preferred timing, and we will recommend the most practical way to deliver it.
Whether you need to train a small team or coordinate training for hundreds of people, we will build a delivery plan that works. We can split larger groups into practical subgroups, multiple sessions, shifts or locations so each participant receives the same quality of training and assessment. CPR-only participants and full first aid participants can sometimes share parts of a session, although we must enrol and assess each person in the correct unit. Tell us your numbers and course mix and we will recommend the best structure.
Our core private group rates are: CPR (HLTAID009) from $1,590 GST-free, Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) from $2,390 GST-free, and Education and Care First Aid (HLTAID012) from $2,690 GST-free. Each base rate covers the first 10 participants, and group value pricing applies to each participant after that. Send us your course mix, numbers, location and timing and we will provide a written quote with the inclusions clearly listed.
Yes. We can organise private refresher training for returning teams and help work out who needs CPR only and who needs the full first aid course. Each participant still completes the full unit and assessment requirements, even with previous training. Share the group’s training history and current needs and we will set up the right booking structure.
ACTWELL delivers a wide range of nationally recognised training. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are available via private group bookings only.
First Aid
*HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is not offered as a stand alone unit
Occupational First Aid Skill Set (HLTSS00068) includes:
Emergency Control Organisation & Facility Emergency Response
Non-Accredited Options:
Nationally Recognised Options:
Chief Warden and First Attack Course (Accredited) includes:
First Attack Course (Accredited):
Fire Safety Advisor Course Set (Accredited)*:
Sharps, Waste & Manual Tasks*:
Asthma & Anaphylaxis*:
Low Voltage Rescue:
Our live course calendar shows current dates, prices and available places. If there is no suitable public session, or you are booking for a team, send a private booking request and we will come back to you with the most practical option.
Most public first aid courses use blended delivery: online pre-course learning followed by face-to-face practical training and assessment. Current core course times are: CPR (HLTAID009) 90 minutes face-to-face plus up to 1.5 hours online; Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) 3 hours face-to-face plus up to 5.5 hours online; and Education and Care First Aid (HLTAID012) 3.5 hours face-to-face plus up to 7 hours online. Full face-to-face and specialist options have different requirements, so check the course page and your booking confirmation for the delivery you selected.
Yes. We offer specialist pathways covering remote and isolated work, advanced first aid, advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy, occupational first aid and low-voltage rescue requirements. The right course depends on the role, workplace risks and any employer or industry requirement. We can help you compare the options, and your organisation remains responsible for confirming the required training.
No, we do not currently deliver a nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid course. Our focus is physical first aid, CPR, fire and warden training, and emergency planning, and we do cover your own wellbeing as a first aider within those courses. Mental Health First Aid Australia accredits instructors specifically for that program, and searching their directory is the most reliable way to find a provider near you. If your workplace is building a broader wellbeing or emergency response capability, we are happy to talk through how physical first aid and mental health first aid fit together in your overall plan, so the two programs do not overlap or leave gaps. Get in touch if that kind of joined-up planning would help.
Yes. Through our network of wholesale suppliers we regularly source replacement batteries and pads for existing units, and help clients purchase a new AED when needed, particularly for workplaces we already train or support with emergency planning. Pricing depends on the brand and model, since parts are not interchangeable between manufacturers. Your AED’s self-checking technology helps you know when batteries need changing or when something is not right and the unit needs to go back to the manufacturer. When you purchase a defibrillator through ACTWELL, we keep track of your battery and pad replacement dates and get in touch when you are due for changeovers.
You can find our full cancellation policy here.
Due to accreditation requirements, all participants need to be present from the start of the course. If you arrive after the scheduled start time, we won’t be able to admit you to the session.
In this case, the booking will be treated as a no-show and the full course fee will apply if you’d like to rebook for another session.
If you’re running late, please call us. We can’t always hold the session, but we’ll do what we can to help.
For first aid and CPR courses, at least two business days’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule without charge.
For all other courses, at least five business days’ notice is required.
If a cancellation or reschedule request is made outside these timeframes, the full course fee applies and refunds are not available.
If you cancel outside the required notice period, the full course fee applies and we’re not able to offer a refund. Our courses have limited seats, and late cancellations affect other participants who may have been waitlisted.
ACTWELL’s course pricing reflects the depth, quality, and realism of the training we deliver, not just the certificate issued at the end.
Real emergency experience
Our trainers and consultancy team are current and former emergency service professionals. You’re not being taught CPR or emergency response by someone who has only practised it in a classroom. Every instructor has real-world experience applying these skills under pressure.
Training designed for real situations
We focus on practical decision-making, not rote learning. Scenarios are realistic, clearly explained, and prepare you for the way real emergencies tend to unfold.
Quality equipment and facilities
We deliver courses in our purpose-built training facility designed for adult learning. You’ll train with professional-grade equipment, supported by soft martial arts mats for floor-based CPR, making practical components far more comfortable. Help yourself to Nespresso coffee, a range of teas, cold drinks, and snacks. Learning is easier when you’re comfortable.
Capped group sizes
Our courses are structured to allow time for questions, hands-on practice, and individual support. This improves learning outcomes and confidence, rather than just getting people through quickly.
Advanced scenario delivery
We use realistic scenario delivery, including live role players where relevant. This better prepares participants for the stress, complexity, and unpredictability of real emergencies.
ACTWELL is rarely the cheapest option, and we’re upfront about that. What we offer is training that prioritises competence, confidence, and an enjoyable learning experience.
Yes, ours are called Public Course Pass Packs. You buy a pack of passes up front, and your people book into any scheduled public course when it suits them. They work well for workplaces that hire through the year and want new starters trained without waiting to fill a group booking. See private training for how they work.
Nerves are completely normal. First aid and emergency response training can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time or you haven’t trained in a while.
Our trainers are current and former emergency service professionals who understand how to teach practical skills clearly, calmly and safely. They’re approachable, patient, and focused on helping you build real confidence.
Many participants tell us they arrive feeling nervous and leave feeling far more confident than they expected. If you’re feeling unsure on the day, let your trainer know. They’re there to support you.
Some topics covered in first aid and emergency training may feel confronting, particularly if you have personal experience with injury, illness, medical emergencies, or traumatic events. This is more common than people expect, and it’s okay to feel that way.
If there are specific aspects of the course you’re concerned about, we encourage you to get in touch before your training by email or through our contact form. This gives us a chance to discuss your situation and make any reasonable adjustments where possible, while still meeting the required training and assessment standards.
We’ve supported many students this way, whether it’s a one-off adjustment or something we put in place each time they return for training. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
A valid form of ID (digital or physical) and a smile – we’ll take care of the rest!
For first aid courses, wear comfortable clothing suitable for light physical activity. Some components involve kneeling, bending, and moving on floor mats, including performing CPR on training mannequins. Clothing that allows you to move easily and provides appropriate coverage is recommended.
For ECO and first attack firefighting courses, participants must wear enclosed footwear and practical clothing suitable for hands-on activities. Long hair should be tied back, and loose clothing or accessories should be secured, particularly during live fire extinguisher training.
We’re at 2/40 Kembla Street, Fyshwick, ACT 2609.
There are 10 car parks inside our gates and another six just outside, first in, best dressed. Street parking is also available nearby if needed.
Our new premises are at 2/40 Kembla Street, Fyshwick, ACT 2609. We’re excited to provide you much better parking at this location!
There are 10 car parks inside our gates we dedicate to our participants and another six just outside. There is plenty of street parking available nearby if no spots inside are left.
Nationally recognised first aid certificates require participants to demonstrate two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor, in line with training package requirements and Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
If you’re unable to meet this requirement due to a physical limitation, we can provide a non-accredited Certificate of Attendance confirming your participation in the training and completion of all other components.
If you’re unsure whether you’ll be able to complete the physical requirements, get in touch before booking and we can talk through your options.
Your Statement of Attainment is issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909) once you have completed all course components, including any online work, and any payment requirements are met. Most certificates arrive by email within 1 to 3 business days, often within 24 hours, although issue can take up to 10 business days.
Make sure your email address is correct at enrolment, and check your junk or spam folder first. If you are waiting longer than expected, get in touch and we will chase it up for you.
The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) recommends refreshing CPR skills every 12 months, and Safe Work Australia’s First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice recommends first aiders complete refresher training every three years. These cycles are recommendations rather than certificate expiry dates. Your employer, industry, contract or regulator may set a different cycle, so check the requirements that apply to your workplace and role.
Nationally recognised training does not carry a fixed legal expiry date, but ANZCOR (the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation) and the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice recommend a refresher cycle that most workplaces follow: CPR every twelve months, and full first aid, including childcare first aid, every three years. Many employers build these cycles into their own policies, and some industries and insurers set a shorter cycle, so check what applies to you. If you are not sure when you last trained, log in to Training Desk to see your ACTWELL certificates, or check your USI VET transcript, noting that recently completed courses can take a little while to appear there. When it is time, book the same course again; there is no separate refresher unit to sit.
Under Australian work health and safety law, most first aid duties apply to a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU).
Workers and other persons at the workplace also have duties under the WHS Act, such as the duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety.
A PCBU is usually the business owner, employer, organisation, or entity that directs or influences the work being carried out. This can include companies, sole traders, partnerships, government agencies, not-for-profits, and schools.
In some situations, more than one PCBU may have duties at the same workplace.
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable:
These requirements apply regardless of the size of the business and must be based on the specific risks, layout, and work being performed.
There is no single number set in law. The Safe Work Australia First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice sets out the method and recommended ratios: one first aider for every 50 workers in low-risk workplaces, one for every 25 in high-risk workplaces, and one for every 10 in remote high-risk workplaces. The right answer for your workplace depends on the nature of the work, the hazards present, the size and layout of the site, and how many people are there at any time; a low-risk office of ten needs a very different arrangement to a warehouse running multiple shifts and heavy machinery. If you are unsure what your workplace needs, we can help you work it out by reviewing the risk profile of your site.
Consider the following factors:
Further guidance can be found in the First Aid in the Workplace Model Code of Practice.
In some shared or multi-tenant workplaces, a PCBU may not need to provide separate first aid equipment or facilities if another duty holder already provides them and they are:
However, the PCBU still has a duty to confirm that these arrangements genuinely meet the needs of their workers. Responsibility cannot simply be assumed or delegated without verification.
AS 3745 is a copyrighted Australian Standard and cannot be freely distributed. It must be purchased through Standards Australia or an authorised distributor.
Our ACTWELL team is always updating our free resources for you including summaries, guidance materials, and checklists to support your planning, but the full standard itself must be purchased if you need the complete document.
WHS Regulations set the legal duty to manage emergencies. AS 3745-2010 explains how to meet that duty in practice and is widely accepted as the benchmark standard for emergency planning in facilities.
Small businesses must still comply with WHS laws. While AS 3745-2010 may be scaled to suit the size and risk of the business, the principles still apply.
Regulators enforce WHS legislation, not the standard itself. However, AS 3745-2010 is commonly used by regulators, auditors, insurers, and courts to assess whether emergency arrangements are adequate.
Yes. Failing to have appropriate emergency arrangements can result in penalties under WHS legislation if it exposes people to risk.
Penalties depend on jurisdiction and severity but can include fines, improvement notices, prohibition notices or prosecution under WHS laws.
By providing:
At least annually, and whenever significant changes occur (building modifications, changes to occupancy, new hazards, or after an emergency or exercise).
AS 3745 requires an EPC for facilities that need coordinated emergency planning. WHS legislation requires effective emergency arrangements, and AS 3745 provides the recognised framework.
The EPC must consist of a minimum of two people with authority to make decisions.
Typically this includes senior management, tenants, specialist facility personnel (such as the maintenance engineer), and where reasonably available: an occupant with a disability, the Chief and Deputy Chief Wardens, and others with relevant authority.
At least one member must be a ‘competent person’, meaning they have the training and qualifications to implement the duties of the EPC.
Only if the facility is fully owned and occupied by a single person. In that case, that person may be the sole member of the EPC.
The EPC must:
Usually a primary EPC exists for the building. Tenants, or a representative for the tenants, should be part of that EPC.
Consultants may assist or advise as an addition to the EPC, but responsibility remains with the organisation. The formal members of the EPC must be people within the organisation who have authority to make decisions.
Typically the building owner, facility manager or an appointed representative with decision-making authority.
Meeting minutes, emergency plans, training records, exercise records, reviews and improvement actions.
Through formal minutes noting decisions, actions and responsibilities.
The EPC (Emergency Planning Committee) plans and oversees emergency management for the facility.
The ECO (Emergency Control Organisation) responds during emergencies and implements the procedures developed by the EPC.
There is no fixed number. The EPC determines this based on the size, layout, risk profile, occupancy levels, and operating hours of the facility.
There must be enough trained personnel to manage emergencies effectively whenever the facility is occupied, including coverage for absences and shift changes.
There is no fixed number written into law. AS 3745-2010 sets out the method, but the answer depends on your facility: its size, layout, number of floors, occupancy and the risks present. Your Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) should ensure enough trained wardens are on site to manage an emergency whenever the building is occupied, including during shift changes, part-time hours and periods when the usual wardens are away. A single-storey office with twenty people needs a different number to a multi-level building with a fluctuating shift roster. If you are not sure where to start, we can assess your site and recommend a warden structure that meets the Standard and suits how your workplace operates day to day.
ECO members must be trained prior to commencing their ECO role and participate in skills retention activities at intervals not greater than six months.
Yes. All occupants must receive training or information that enables them to respond in accordance with the emergency response procedures.
Yes. ECO members must be trained before performing the role.
Yes, for anyone appointed to a warden role. Under AS 3745-2010 and workplace health and safety law, members of a facility’s Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), including fire wardens, must be trained before they take on the role, and they need to keep their skills current through periodic retraining. The facility’s Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) decides who is appointed and ensures they are trained, but once someone holds the role, an untrained warden is not compliant. This applies regardless of business size, though a small single-tenant office needs a much simpler warden structure than a large multi-tenant building. If you are setting up a warden team for the first time, we can help you work out the right structure and get everyone trained.
Yes, provided they are trained, appointed and willing to perform the role.
They must be replaced promptly. This is a responsibility of the EPC. The emergency plan must be updated to reflect the change.
Yes. ECO members must be clearly identifiable during emergencies through approved colour-coded apparel.
Identification must consist of at least one of the following:
An emergency plan must include:
At emergency control points and accessible to relevant personnel.
The Emergency Planning Committee (EPC)
The EPC is responsible for nominating the validity period of the emergency plan. It should be reviewed regularly, and any changes to procedures, structure, or elements must be updated as soon as practicable.
The validity period nominated by the EPC should not exceed five years.
Keep them current, and review them whenever your workplace, people, layout, equipment, risks or occupancy change. AS 3745-2010 also sets out an ongoing exercise program: exercises may be partial or total, evacuation exercises must be included, and every area of the facility should take part in at least one emergency response exercise within each 12-month period. Those requirements come from the Standard rather than legislation, although WHS law separately requires emergency procedures to be tested and the emergency plan kept up to date. Healthcare and other higher-risk settings can have additional requirements.
Yes. We can support the development or review of a site-specific emergency plan and help your Emergency Planning Committee understand its responsibilities, review cycle and records. Our consultants are current and former emergency service professionals. For simpler sites, developing the plan internally with a suitable template can be the better option. More complex or higher-risk facilities get more value from consultant support.
By identifying specific hazards and developing targeted procedures for each.
Procedures must include how visitors and contractors are accounted for and directed to safety.
A PEEP is an individualised emergency plan designed for an occupant with a disability who may require assistance during an emergency.
Yes, where required by building regulations and AS 3745.
The minimum elements required on an evacuation diagram are:
Diagrams must be displayed in locations where occupants and visitors are able to view the diagrams. The locations within the facility and number is determined by the EPC.
In prominent locations such as near exits, in corridors, and in common areas. They should not be mounted on fire resistant elements of construction such as fire doors.
Diagrams should be positioned between 1200mm and 1600mm from the floor.
Whenever changes occur to the mandatory elements (such as layout, exits, or equipment locations), or if no changes occur, at least every five years.
We assess the site, mark up the relevant layout, exits, equipment and assembly areas, and prepare location-specific draft diagrams. You review and approve the drafts, then we print and install the diagrams and supply digital copies and compliance records as agreed in the scope.
No. Evacuation diagrams must be site-specific and accurately represent your facility.
AS 3745-2010 sets out an ongoing exercise program rather than a single whole-of-building drill each year. Exercises may be partial or total, evacuation exercises must be included, and every area of the facility should take part in at least one emergency response exercise within each 12-month period. Those requirements come from the Standard rather than legislation, although WHS law separately requires emergency procedures to be tested and the emergency plan kept up to date. The exercises can be staged, with different areas taking part at different times across the year. We review your current arrangements and help you build an exercise program that suits the facility, its risks and any industry, healthcare, tenancy, contractual, insurer or regulator requirements that also apply.
An emergency exercise is a planned, risk-based test of your emergency plan and procedures. It may be an evacuation drill, or it may test another relevant response such as lockdown or shelter-in-place. We agree the scope with your site lead or Emergency Planning Committee, develop a suitable scenario, brief participants, facilitate and observe the exercise, lead a debrief and provide a written report with improvement actions.
Yes. We can plan the exercise, develop the scenario, brief the relevant people, facilitate the activity, observe performance and document improvement actions. Exercises can test evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place or another response relevant to your site, provided the scope can be delivered safely.
Not necessarily. An emergency exercise tests whether your procedures work in practice, so before the exercise we review your plan, procedures, ECO roles, communication arrangements, evacuation information and current capability. If important foundations are missing, we will help you triage the gaps and advise whether to close them first, or whether a carefully scoped exercise can safely test a defined part of your arrangements. If no emergency procedures exist yet, developing them comes first.
The EPC is responsible for planning, organising, and resourcing fire extinguisher training for the facility.
It depends on the role. There is no single national law requiring every worker to be trained on fire extinguishers. What work health and safety law does require is that a workplace has adequate arrangements for responding to a fire, and if you assign staff a First Attack firefighting role as part of your Emergency Control Organisation, those people must be trained before taking it on. Untrained staff are generally advised to evacuate rather than attempt to fight a fire. Some industries and insurers set their own extinguisher training expectations on top of this, so it is worth checking your own obligations. If you are not sure what your facility needs, we can review your emergency plan and recommend who needs hands-on extinguisher training.
AS 3745-2010 deals with this in two parts. Members of the Emergency Control Organisation must take part in skills retention activities at intervals of no more than six months, so warden skills stay current between courses. First Attack firefighting training, the hands-on extinguisher, fire blanket and hose reel component, is to be refreshed at intervals of no more than two years. Your Emergency Planning Committee sets the exact program for your facility based on staff turnover and the fire risks present. Staff without a First Attack role do not strictly need extinguisher training, though we encourage everyone to know where the extinguishers are, how to raise the alarm, and ideally how to use one. We can build extinguisher refreshers into your existing warden training schedule so your training stays compliant and your team stays prepared.
Yes. All occupants must receive training or information that enables them to respond in accordance with the emergency response procedures.
Yes. Occupants must be familiar with: