Training and equipment
Last checked: March 2026
Training
Chief, Deputy Chief and Floor Wardens must have valid up to date training.
Enrolment for the below courses is via TrainME.
| Role | Training Required | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Warden | - Emergency Warden training (online) - Chief/Deputy Chief Warden training (in-person) - Fire extinguisher training (in-person) | 30minutes 1 day 1hour |
| Deputy Chief Warden | - Emergency Warden training (online) - Chief/Deputy Chief Warden training (in-person) - Fire extinguisher training (in-person) | 30minutes 1 day 1hour |
| Floor Warden | - Emergency Warden training (online) - Recommended - Fire extinguisher training (in-person) | 30minutes 1hour |
| First Aider | - Provide First Aid (in-person) | 1day |
Please note that we are currently reviewing the Warden handbook and have made it unavailable from the website to ensure correct and updated information is provided. If you have any Warden related questions or wish to obtain a copy of the past version, please get in touch with the Emergency and Business Resilience Team.
Equipment
Required Warden equipment:
- An identification cap
- Floor Warden: a yellow cap with 'FLOOR WARDEN' embroidered on the front.
- Chief Warden: a white cap with 'CHIEF WARDEN' embroidered on the front.
- Deputy Chief Warden: a white cap with 'DEPUTY CHIEF WARDEN' embroidered on the front.
- An identification vest
- Floor Warden: a yellow safety vest with 'FLOOR WARDEN' embroidered on the back of the vest.
- Chief Warden, including Deputy Chief Warden: a white safety vest with 'CHIEF WARDEN' embroidered on the back of the vest.
- Deputy Chief Warden: a white safety vest with 'DEPUTY CHIEF WARDEN' embroidered on the back of the vest.
Optional equipment:
- A torch for use in case of a blackout
- A loudhailer (particularly for buildings without a Fire Indicator Panel).
- A list of employees in the area, if practical, to assist in accounting for people in the assembly area
- Chief wardens will also need a 003 key for the Fire Indicator Panel.
Order equipment:
Wardens should consult their Chief Warden, who is responsible for ordering the appropriate equipment.
Chief wardens can contact Health and Safety Services to request these items on behalf of themselves and their wardens. Items issued by the Emergency and Business Resilience Team are free to authorised wardens. All equipment remains the property of the University and must be returned if you leave your position as a warden.