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Free fire warden checklist (PDF-ready). Covers alarm response, sweep procedure, assembly and AS 3745 compliance. Digitise with MapTrack.
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Updated 2 May 2026
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What is a fire warden checklist?
A fire warden checklist is a structured document that guides floor wardens and area wardens through their duties during a building evacuation or emergency drill. The checklist provides a step-by-step sequence from alarm activation through area sweep, occupant direction, assembly area headcount and handover to the chief warden or emergency services. It also covers pre-emergency preparedness checks such as verifying escape routes are clear, emergency equipment is accessible and warden equipment (vest, torch, megaphone) is available.
AS 3745:2010 (Planning for emergencies in facilities) establishes the framework for emergency planning including the appointment, training and responsibilities of wardens. The WHS Regulations 2011, Regulation 43 requires the PCBU to prepare and implement an emergency plan and ensure workers are trained. Fire wardens are a critical link in the evacuation chain because they are the first responders on each floor, directing occupants, sweeping the area for stragglers, assisting mobility-impaired persons and reporting to the chief warden. Without a checklist, wardens may forget steps under the stress of a real emergency, leading to incomplete sweeps, unaccounted occupants or delayed evacuation.
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Benefits of using this fire warden checklist
- Procedural consistency: ensures every warden follows the same steps in the same sequence during every evacuation.
- Stress resilience: a printed checklist reduces the chance of wardens forgetting critical steps under pressure.
- AS 3745 compliance: aligns warden actions with the emergency planning framework in the standard.
- Training support: the checklist doubles as a training tool during warden induction and refresher sessions.
- Accountability: signed checklists confirm which wardens were on duty and what actions they completed.
- Drill evaluation: comparing checklist completion across wardens during drills identifies performance gaps.
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What to include in a fire warden checklist
This fire warden checklist covers 9 key areas:
- Warden details: warden name, role (floor warden, area warden, chief warden), floor or zone, date.
- Pre-emergency checks: escape routes clear, fire exits unlocked, warden equipment available (vest, torch, megaphone, radio).
- Alarm response: alarm heard, warden vest and equipment collected, floor or zone occupants alerted.
- Area sweep: all rooms, toilets, kitchens and storage areas checked, mobility-impaired persons identified and assisted.
- Occupant direction: occupants directed to nearest safe exit, lifts not used, visitors and contractors included.
- Communication: status reported to chief warden by radio, phone or runner (floor clear / not clear / persons requiring assistance).
- Assembly area: occupants directed to assembly point, headcount conducted, headcount reported to chief warden.
- Handover: when emergency services arrive, chief warden hands over building status, outstanding issues and any unaccounted persons.
- Post-event: return to normal notification received, occupants informed it is safe to re-enter, debrief participation.
How to use this fire warden checklist
- Hear the alarm and collect your warden equipment: When the alarm sounds, collect your warden vest, torch and communication device (radio or mobile phone). Put on the vest immediately so you are identifiable. Do not wait to see if the alarm is a false alarm, as this is the most critical period for occupant action.
- Alert occupants and begin the floor sweep: Move through your area loudly directing all occupants to evacuate via the nearest safe exit. Do not allow anyone to use lifts. Check all rooms, meeting rooms, toilets, kitchens, storage areas and any concealed spaces. Identify and assist any mobility-impaired persons using the building Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).
- Report your floor status to the chief warden: Once your sweep is complete, report to the chief warden by radio, phone or runner. Report one of three statuses: floor clear (all occupants evacuated), floor not clear (persons still evacuating or unable to evacuate), or persons requiring assistance (mobility-impaired or injured persons).
- Direct occupants at the assembly area and conduct the headcount: At the assembly area, keep your zone group together and conduct a headcount. Compare the count to your expected floor population. Report the headcount result to the chief warden. Keep occupants calm and informed while waiting for the all-clear.
- Participate in the debrief and complete the checklist: After the all-clear is given, attend the post-event debrief with the chief warden and other wardens. Note any issues encountered during the evacuation. Complete and sign the warden checklist and submit it to the chief warden for filing.
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The fire warden checklist is used during every evacuation, whether real or drill. It should be reviewed and updated annually as part of the emergency plan review under AS 3745:2010. Pre-emergency preparedness checks (escape routes clear, equipment available) should be performed weekly or at the start of each shift in high-occupancy buildings. Warden training refreshers, including practice with the checklist, should be conducted at least annually. New wardens should complete an induction that includes a walk-through of the checklist before they are assigned warden duties.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template aligns with the following regulations and standards:
- AS 3745:2010 - Planning for emergencies in facilities
- WHS Regulations 2011, Regulation 43 - Emergency plans
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