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What is the role of a chief warden?
The chief warden will ensure that the correct emergency services have been notified. And also notify the other fire wardens of the situation. The chief warden will determine, which emergency procedures to implement and to assume control of the occupants of the building.
What does a chief warden wear?
[1] Chief Warden, Deputy Warden and Communications officer use a white helmet. [2] An area warden who reports directly to the chief warden has a yellow colored hat. [3] The emergency fire warden is issued with a red hat. [4] The first aid officer should wear a green hat.
What is safety warden?
Safety Wardens are volunteers who assist with communications, evacuation, and coordination of people during emergencies. They are organized by building to assist University Police, Fire Marshals and other first responders.
What does a chief warden do after an emergency?
The Chief Warden, or if absent the Deputy Chief Warden, is expected to respond immediately to an emergency alarm, determine if an emergency should be declared in the building, determine what emergency procedures should be implemented, and bring the ECO promptly into action.
What is the definition of wardens?
Definition of warden 1 : one having care or charge of something : guardian, keeper. 2a : regent sense 2. b : the governor of a town, district, or fortress. c : a member of the governing body of a guild.
Who does a WIP phone call?
WIP phones are used by wardens to communicate between evacuation zones and the intercom control and indication equipment (CIE). When the handset is lifted, a call is automatically initiated to the intercom CIE.
What should you do when leaving a room to confine the fire?
If you discover a fire:
- Leave the fire area immediately.
- Activate the fire alarm and/or alert other staff.
- If safe to do so, assist anyone in immediate danger.
- Close all doors behind you to confine the fire.
- Use exit stairwells to leave the building.
When dialing 000 your call will go directly to?
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance service in life threatening or emergency situations. Calls to Triple Zero (000) are free and can be made from mobile phones, home or work phones or pay phones.
What are Red WIP phones used for?
Designed specifically for use in Emergency Warning Systems, Warden Intercom Points (WIPs) are used to communicate between floor wardens and the main Emergency Evacuation Panel.