Fire Combo Training (Extinguisher, Warden and Chief)

This course is ideal for workplaces looking to train personnel in a variety of emergency response roles—whether for general fire response, warden duties, or senior leadership during an emergency.

It is suitable for:

• Workers nominated as Fire Wardens or Chief/Deputy Chief Wardens
• Staff responsible for using first attack firefighting equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, hose reels, fire blankets)
• Team members involved in emergency planning, coordination, or evacuation procedures
• Smaller workplaces where one person may be required to carry out multiple emergency roles
• Organisations seeking to improve compliance, preparedness, and coverage across different levels of their emergency structure

The Fire Combo format is also well suited to businesses that want to train different team members in different levels of emergency response, all in a single, efficient session.

Training is delivered face-to-face by experienced, qualified trainers. Delivery options include:

• Public Courses – Held at our training facilities in Brisbane and Townsville. These follow a structured format, with Fire Warden and Chief Warden training delivered in the morning, followed by Fire Extinguisher training in the afternoon.
• Client-Only Courses – Delivered onsite at your workplace (group bookings). These are fully flexible, allowing you to customise the delivery to suit your team. For example, you may run Fire Extinguisher training for 14 participants, with 5 of those continuing for Fire Warden training, and 2 staying on to complete Chief Warden training.

We offer flexible scheduling and can tailor delivery to suit your needs—please contact our team to discuss.

There are no pre-course or post-course requirements. All assessment activities are completed during the training session.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for one or more of the following units of competency, depending on the components they complete:

• CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
• PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility
• PUAFER005 – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
• PUAFER006 – Lead an emergency control organisation

Certificate delivery:

• Courses at our facilities: Certificates are issued on the day, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers (if applicable) the following business day.
• Courses at client sites: Certificates are issued within 7 business days, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, participants must be physically capable of completing practical activities, including:

• Lifting and operating a fire extinguisher (up to 5kg)
• Participating in a live evacuation exercise

If any additional learning support is required (e.g. with language, literacy, or numeracy), please notify our Operations team prior to the course or speak with your trainer on the day—we’re here to help.

• Your USI (Unique Student Identifier) – click here for more info
• Comfortable, practical clothing is recommended (long pants or shorts and a sleeved shirt or t-shirt)
• No PPE/high-vis required
• Closed-in shoes
• All course materials are provided

Amenities at Our Brisbane and Townsville Facilities:

• Parking available on-site or nearby
• Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and mints
• Fridge and microwave available for use
• Cafés and food options located nearby for breaks

• Under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (Qld), workplaces must have an emergency evacuation plan and appoint responsible people to coordinate evacuations. In most emergency structures, this includes a Chief Warden to take overall control during an emergency.
• Fire Wardens are responsible for coordinating evacuations within their designated area (such as a floor or zone), assisting occupants, and reporting to the Chief Warden.
• The Chief Warden leads the overall emergency response, coordinates the actions of all wardens, communicates with emergency services, and ensures the site is safely evacuated.

The Fire Combo course is designed to be flexible. Participants can complete all three components—Fire Extinguisher, Fire Warden, and Chief Warden training—or attend only the sessions relevant to their role.
For example, one group may complete Fire Extinguisher training, with a smaller group completing Fire Warden, and a final few doing Chief Warden.

The full course is delivered in one day, typically over 8 hours, depending on group size and delivery format. It includes both theory and practical activities for all three components.
Public courses run all sessions on the same day. For client-only courses, we can tailor the schedule to suit your team’s needs and roles.

Each participant will receive one certificate listing the units of competency they have completed.
Those who complete all components of the Fire Combo course will receive a Statement of Attainment covering four nationally recognised units.
Participants who complete only one or two components will be issued a certificate listing the relevant units completed.