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Fire Control Structure

Chief Warden - White Vest

Reports to the “main emergency control point”
Assumes overall control of the situation (prior to the Fire Brigades’ arrival)
Liaises with:
- Building Wardens
- Emergency Services

Deputy Chief Warden - White Vest

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

Building Wardens (responsible to the Chief Warden) - Red Vest

Will supervise the evacuation of the building or area of jurisdiction
Will base themselves near the Fire Panel & liaise with both the Chief Warden & Emergency Services
Ensure Floor wardens are:
- Evacuating correctly
- Closing doors to contain fire
- Using correct extinguishing equipment (only if safe to do so)

Floor Wardens (responsible to Building Warden) - Yellow Vest

Evacuate immediate area
Ensure persons do not re-enter the building until advised to do so by the emergency services in charge
Ensures an orderly evacuation
Contain fire (where possible)
Directs evacuees not to use lifts / elevators
Lead evacuees out through fire exits
Conduct a thorough search for stragglers
Report to the Building Warden
Communicates instructions from Building Warden to the evacuees
Conduct a roll call
Reports any missing persons to the Building Warden / Chief Warden

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