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Wardens Duties and List of Wardens/First Aiders - page 1 of 2

Name of Business / Dreamcraft Aviation Limited T/A Sports Flying Academy
Workplace/site address / Hangar 8, Gate 4, Onerahi Airport, Handforth Street Whangarei
WARDENS / Name / Trained First Aider (Y/N)
Building and fire Warden / Shaun Sutherland / Yes
Deputy Building and fire Warden / Bob Foster / No
FLOOR WARDEN / DEPUTY FLOOR WARDEN / FLOOR/AREA RESPONSIBLE FOR
As above / As above / All areas

WARDENS will be identified by wearing a Hi Viz jacket

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Wardens Duties and List of Wardens/First Aiders - page 2 of 2

BUILDING WARDEN

The building warden is responsible for ensuring that the Evacuation Scheme is maintained and all the requirements of the Evacuation Scheme are complied with. The building warden oversees the evacuation of the building by receiving and recording the reports from the floor wardens and conveying this information to the officer in charge of the first arriving fire engine.

BUILDING WARDENS’ DUTIES

When the fire alarm operates:

Wear identification.
Ensure the Fire Service has been called using 111. (This may be delegated and reported back). This may be done using telephone in neighbouring premises, cell phone from outside or, if safe to do so, from within the building.
Clearly state the name and addressof the building and the nature of the emergency (fire, bells ringing etc).
Proceed to the Assembly point outside gate 4 at end of service alley.
Receive Floor Wardens’ reports. Maintain the Evacuation checklist.
Make enquiries if no report is received from any Warden(s).
Ensure the Building Assistance Register is available.
Meet the Fire Service on its arrival and advise it of the evacuation status of the building, including the location of any person with disabilities and the location and type of emergency.

FLOOR WARDENS

Floor wardens oversee the evacuation of all staff and visitors from the floor or designated area to the assembly point and report to the building warden the status of the evacuation.

FLOOR WARDENS’ DUTIES

When the fire alarm operates:

Wear identification.
Assist all occupants in the floor/ area evacuate the building via the nearest safe exit, to the assembly point: outside Gate 4 at end of service alley
Ensure fire/smoke control doors are closed.
Check all rooms and spaces in the floor/ area are clear (e.g. offices, toilets, store rooms).
Only turn off appliances and systems if it is safe to do so .
Watch for people with disabilities that may require assistance, appoint a suitable person to assist them as necessary.
When the floor/ area is clear, report to the building warden at the assembly point outside Gate 4 at emd of service alleyand report the floor/ area status (e.g. second floor all clear).
Wardens will not attempt fire fighting unless it is safe to do so.

Source: New Zealand Fire Service (June 2003). Building Owners’ Guide to Evacuation Schemes (Pages 10 - 11). Wellington, NZ

Copy:H&S Committee, General Manager, H&S Notice board(s), Warden(s), H&S Folder # 04