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Government & Public-Sector Security · Emergency & Crisis

Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation

Preparing an institution and its people for fire, medical, environmental and security emergencies — including evacuation, invacuation and shelter arrangements, assembly discipline and accounting for people.

Beginner 6 hours

Learning objectives

  • Explain evacuation, invacuation and shelter decisions
  • Perform warden duties during an evacuation
  • Account for personnel and assist those needing support
  • Contribute to realistic drills and post-drill improvement

Course modules

  1. 01Emergency types and initial actions
  2. 02Evacuation, invacuation and shelter principles
  3. 03Warden roles, sweeps and assembly points
  4. 04Assisting people with mobility or sensory needs
  5. 05Accounting, roll call and reporting
  6. 06Drill design and lessons learned

Assessment and certification

Tabletop evacuation exercise and knowledge check.

Certificate of Completion issued on successful assessment.

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