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Maconochie Centre. While the Senior Director of Operations did not undertake specific training prior to being appointed as Chief Fire Warden, they are progressing with additional training to supplement their significant operational experience in responding to issues impacting operations at the AMC.
The Senior Director of Operations was identified as the Chief Fire Warden in accordance with Australian Standard AS-3745-10: Planning for emergencies in facilities. The Chief Fire Warden has ownership of the management of emergency responses within the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
The Australian Standard AS-3745-10: Planning for emergencies in facilities outlines the selection criteria for the role of Chief Warden to include:
a. “be capable of performing their duties;
b. be capable of leading and taking command;
c. display effective decision-making skills;
d. demonstrate the capability to remain calm under pressure;
e. be available to undertake their appointed duties;
f. be capable of effectively communicating with occupants and visitors;
g. be familiar with the facility; and
h. be able to undergo relevant training.”
(2) Please refer to question 1 above.
(3) The Fire Protection Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Fire Warden. The Fire Protection Manager, who has a range of qualifications as outlined in question four below, manages firefighting facilities and equipment and acts as a liaison for fire monitoring. While there is no specific training required to become the Fire Protection Manager, it is highly desirable for the Fire Protection Manager to have experience and qualifications in one or more of the following:
• electrical and telecommunication
• fire protection
• fire system design
• fire science/engineering
• firefighting operations (public/community safety)
• project management
• significant experience in the fire industry
• experience in contract management
• experience in Government procurement
• experience working within a custodial or secure environment
(4) The current Fire Protection Manager has significant relevant experience and qualifications working within the ACT Government and the private sector. Specifically, the Fire Protection Manager has 12 years working in emergency management with the ACT and has significant incident management experience working with the Emergency Services Agency and NSW Rural Fire Service.
The Fire Protection Manager also has experience in ACT Government Project Management, Contractor Management, and tender/procurement experience.
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