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First 5 Minutes Pty Ltd

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 1300 321 120

Address: Level 5, 108 Wickham Street 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.first5minutes.com.au

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25.01.2022 We all have a role to play. It is important to know what is going on and how we can respond to this unprecedented situation. Is your business prepared? Here is a snippet of our VIC Service Delivery Manager Hugh McCurley delivering our COVID-19 Preparedness Training via our webinar platform. The training session covers: - What is Coronavirus and how does it spread? - What are the symptoms?... - Protection measures - Social distancing - Crisis Management Plans - Business Continuity Plans Interested to learn more, contact us today! - www.first5minutes.com.au/contact

24.01.2022 Our site is brand new! Following the new branding announcement at the beginning of the year, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website www.first5minutes.com.au Emergency response preparedness must incorporate a holistic approach in which plans, procedures and training are combined to ensure venues are appropriately secured and protected to mitigate risk and threats. Are you prepared? Provide your people with the knowledge and understanding on how to assess a...nd respond to any emergency quickly and safely. Discover how we can help you and your business by checking out our new website here www.first5minutes.com.au

23.01.2022 With the holiday season just around the corner, the First 5 Minutes team would like to take this opportunity to thank all our valued clients for their support throughout 2020. F5M offices will be closed from Thursday 24 December and reopen on Monday 11 January. We look forward to working with you in the new year.... Wishing you all a very happy and safe break over the festive season!

22.01.2022 When there is an emergency, panic interferes with decision making and paper-based response plans become less effective. With the Roll Call Solutions Mobile App, you can quickly and easily account for the safety of all occupants in your facility. Keen to learn more about the app, visit https://www.first5minutes.com.au/rollcallsolutions Or contact us today to on 1300 321 120

20.01.2022 Live Web-based training Only with First 5 Minutes. Organising emergency prepared training has never been so easy! Attend training from your home, office or even caf! There are over 20 training events available including Chief Warden, Emergency Response Procedures and Personal Threat Response. To learn more simply call us today on 1300 321 120 or visit our website for more information https://www.first5minutes.com.au/webinar

18.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner. The First 5 Minutes team would like to thank all our valued clients for their support throughout 2019. All our offices will be closed from Friday 20 December and reopen on Monday 6 January. We look forward to working with you in the new year.... Have a safe and joyful holiday season! See more

17.01.2022 Have you completed your COVIDSafe plan? Do you understand how the restrictions in your state apply to your sector? The F5M COVID-19 Gap Analysis and Risk Register provides businesses with confidence, their workplace adheres to all safety requirements in accordance with Safe Work Australia and AS3745. Focusing on safety, prevention, and response, our team of experts will complete a detailed site review and comprehensive report including recommendations to resolve any identified gaps and measure the likelihood of your business being exposed to COVID-19. Discover more details on the F5M website - https://www.first5minutes.com.au//covid19-gap-analysis-and

16.01.2022 Did you know First 5 Minutes not only provides professionally designed evacuation diagrams, but we can also custom design them with your brand and have them printed in almost any size, on a range of materials such as anodised aluminium, polycarbonate and acrylic. Contact us today to find out how we can customise your evacuation diagrams - https://www.first5minutes.com.au//fire/evacuation-diagrams/

16.01.2022 First 5 Minutes continues to deliver important life safety and compliance training. We have a range of flexible solutions to support businesses who may now be working remotely. We can deliver our training events online via webinar. Our Consultants can broadcast training live to you and provide the same engaging experience as if they were conducting the training in-person, onsite. Watch our video to learn more.

15.01.2022 Our General Manager, Gregory Metzger is today reminding us how important it is in maintaining a COVIDSafe workplace. Now more than ever we must be conscious of the effectiveness of our protective measures against COVID-19. Do you know where to start? Click here to complete a quick checklist and see whether your workplace is emergency prepared - https://www.first5minutes.com.au/covid-safe-checklist/

15.01.2022 Nobody can predict when an emergency or disaster will strike, which makes an attitude of preparedness imperative. AS3745:2010 Planning for Emergencies in Facilities lays out the recommended framework for emergency planning in the workplace to meet the Code of Practice on Managing the Work Environment and Facilities. Discover why you should comply to the Australian Standard by reading our blog - AS 3745:2010 Planning for Emergencies in Facilities Why Should You Comply? Remember the time to prepare for an emergency is now, not when it happens.

15.01.2022 Thank you JazCorp Australia ADEB for having us at the Health2Ageducate Event last Friday. It was a great honour to be sponsoring such a wonderful event. A big thank you to John Howell for sharing with us his resourceful knowledge and insight through the topic of Planning for Emergencies in Health Facilities. It is important to know what is required by the Standards in order to be compliant but it is vital to understand how commitment to training is the key to an effective plan. Control the thing you can, so you can better control the things you cannot.

14.01.2022 Our parent company, First Five Group has announced the acquisition of two of Australias most respected crisis management and emergency preparedness businesses, RiskLogic and FirstAction. First Five Group already owns and holds controlling shares in a range of three specialist business units including First 5 Minutes, Sky5 and Sharp5. This acquisition will enable us to truly provide a one-stop-shop, when it comes to out-of-home safety solutions, regardless of their busines...s type. You can access the full media announcement here - https://www.first5minutes.com.au//first-five-group-acquir/

13.01.2022 Emergency Response Training, is such a vital component of your emergency management strategy. Training ensures your team can properly execute and utilise the plan, minimising any risk. In his most recent post, Simon Robson, F5M National Technical Manager, explains the importance of Emergency Response Training. Check out the article, to learn how training can equip your staff to confidently respond to any emergency, minimising the impact to your people, business and facility. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eEXPVFi

13.01.2022 The pandemic has changed the definition of normal. Our General Manager, Gregory Metzger is here to explain how our COVID-19 Gap Analysis and Risk Register, can help your business to prepare for the new normal. Interested to get started with our COVID-19 Gap Analysis and Risk Register? Learn more here - https://www.first5minutes.com.au//covid19-gap-analysis-and

12.01.2022 Thanks to the Havencab Property Group for inviting us along last Friday afternoon at The Daltone House, Sydney. A great session! Our National Threat & Risk Manager, Gregory Metzger presented on the importance of being prepared for an active threat and the correct approach on what to do when dealing with an emergency situation.

12.01.2022 AS3745 provides a detailed framework and guide for dealing with emergencies within a facility. Our infographic provides a great overview of the standard, its importance and defines the steps you need to take to be compliant. Download now -https://www.first5minutes.com.au//australia-standard-3745/

11.01.2022 If there was an emergency today, do you know how to quickly and safely evacuate your building? Are you familiar with your facilitys evacuation procedures? Dont wait until an emergency happens to test your readiness. ... First 5 Minutes can assist in training your building, so you can have confidence that everyone can evacuate safely. Contact us today and we can work with you to build a tailored evacuation procedure that will work! - https://www.first5minutes.com.au/evacuation-exercise-traini

10.01.2022 We provide Hands On Fire Extinguisher Training that will provide your people with the practical experience and knowledge to use fire extinguishers and fire equipment before they get out of control. Training runs for approximately 90 minutes and includes the opportunity to use a portable fire extinguisher on a real gas fire (LPG) fire tray. Contact us today for more information - https://www.first5minutes.com.au//fire-extinguisher-traini

10.01.2022 Our National Threat and Risk Manager Gregory Metzger will be speaking at the upcoming ASIS International Victoria Australia Chapter Breakfast event. Along with Dr David Wright-Neville, Gregory will be sharing his knowledge on how terrorism is and should be addressed from theoretical and practical perspectives. Event registrations are still open. To attend click here to purchase your ticket - http://www.asisvictoria.org.au//understanding-terrorism-an

09.01.2022 We’re making it easier to co-ordinate your next warden training. Choose to have your emergency preparedness training delivered online via recorded webinar or on our Self-Paced Online Training platform. We can broadcast your site specific training live on either Zoom or Microsoft Teams and then send you the recording to share with any staff that are unable to attend the live session. Or complete training self-paced at a time that is most convenient on our learning management system. Flexible and hassle-free warden training. Contact us today to book in your next warden training - buff.ly/3745Tpn

09.01.2022 Facility Management Association of Australia Ideaction 2019 has kicked off at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney! The conference provides FMs a great opportunity to share experiences, ideas and thoughts on increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the management of facilities. Our own National Threat and Risk Manager, Gregory Metzger is presenting at 3.50pm today on the Changing Focus of AS 3745:2010 Greater Focus on Active Threat Environment. We encourage all to attend!

07.01.2022 COVID-19 has changed our perception, expectations and challenged many norms. Our General Manager, Gregory Metzger is here to remind us, now more than ever, the need to review our security and risk profile. F5M has experienced risk assessors who can review and analyse the likelihood of potential risks at your workplace. Through consultation we can share and recommend appropriate and effective mitigation strategies. For more information on our Security Risk Assessment, reach out to us or click here https://www.first5minutes.com.au//security-audits-and-ass/

06.01.2022 With people and staff now working from home on a permanent basis, we need to consider what impact this has on our Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). What does the new hybrid structure look like and what new risks do we need to manage? Do we need to consider expanding the warden team? First 5 Minutes tailors AS 3745 preparedness training to the unique needs of each facility. Contact us today for more information - https://buff.ly/2LQDEmC

06.01.2022 Safety in the workplace always comes first. Buy all your safety equipment at shop.first5minutes.com.au. Our range of products includes fire warden caps and helmets, first aid kits, safety signage and more. Shop now at www.shop.first5minutes.com.au

06.01.2022 The Honourable Ben Carroll MP, Minister for Crime Prevention today announced, the Victorian Government has approved a grant to review the security and emergency preparedness of a range of sites for the Islamic Council of Victoria. With an increased prevalence of incidents targeting religious institutions of various faiths including the recent tragedy in Christchurch, its important that all religious groups have the right to worship and meet in safety. It was an honour to take part in the formal proceedings today.

05.01.2022 Now delivering live web-based emergency response training. Powered by Zoom, occupants can attend training remotely. Get trained anywhere and anytime. 100% compliance guarantee! Call us now for a free quote and schedule it in! - https://www.first5minutes.com.au/services/web-based-training

05.01.2022 First 5 Minutes can help you prepare a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP), a customised emergency plan for occupants and visitors who may require assistance in the event of an emergency. Under the Australian Standard AS3745:2010: Planning for Emergencies in Facilities, a PEEP should be included as part of your overall Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Evacuation Checklist. Contact us today to get your Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan in place. Call us on 1300 321 120 or visit us on https://www.first5minutes.com.au//evacuation/personal-plans

03.01.2022 Christmas is soon approaching. Last Christmas, First 5 Minutes participated in The Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal, a charity event that bought a smile to 23,126 Australian children on Christmas morning. We are proud to be supporting The Smith Family appeal, again this year. The Smith Family is aiming to deliver over 81,000 new toys and 54,000 new books to 27,000 Australian children living in disadvantage.... We encourage you all to participate in this amazing appeal because - Its Only Christmas When We Share It. Click here to see how you can get yourself involved and be part of this wonderful appeal - https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au//give/toy-and-book-appeal

03.01.2022 The start of a new year is a great time to review your existing emergency management plans and procedures. Facilities must review and update their COVIDSafe Plans regularly, especially when restrictions and public health advice continue to change. Do you need to review your COVIDSafe plan? Download our free COVIDSafe checklist today to ensure your plan is current. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE NOW - https://buff.ly/2JJeCEn

03.01.2022 As we kick off 2019, First 5 Minutes is excited to share our new logo with you. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of knowledge sharing and training in active threat and emergency response preparedness. With our external environment constantly evolving; First 5 Minutes continually develops our customer solutions to ensure we offer industry best practice that is relevant within this ever-changing climate. Our new brand identity is just one aspect of how we are changi...ng. Over the past 12 months, we have broadened our offering significantly with the introduction of; iSenseVR: Interactive Fire Extinguisher training Roll Call Solutions (mobile app) Web-based live training A growing portfolio of Security and Risk advisory services Stay tuned for more updates! For more information on our services, please visit www.first5minutes.com.au

03.01.2022 With ongoing concerns around the potential impact of COVID-19, General Manager, Gregory Metzger, shares the steps First 5 Minutes is taking internally to mitigate the impact and the options available to you for any upcoming training events. We are actively looking at ways to make sure you and your organisation are prepared to protect employees, customers and operations for not only this event but for future emergency events as well.

03.01.2022 Join us tomorrow for a live Q&A webinar where expert panellists discuss key considerations for successful Recovery and Return to Work plan, taking into account new operating conditions and COVID Safe guidelines. Webinar details: Date: Wednesday 10th June, 2020 Time: 11:30am AEST | 1:30pm NZDT... Register now to secure your spot - https://bit.ly/3f35J32

02.01.2022 FREE COVIDSafe Checklist to assist with your regular review on your COVIDSafe Plan! The checklist covers everything from social distancing to your emergency preparedness strategy. Remember, your COVIDSafe Plan must demonstrate: Actions to help prevent the introduction of COVID-19 Type of face mask or personal protective equipment (PPE) required... Actions for preparing and responding to a coronavirus case Measures taken to ensure compliance with all requirements DOWNLOAD NOW - https://buff.ly/3lD2hih

01.01.2022 Do you know how to respond to a Bomb Threat? Following established guidelines, checklists and procedures regarding threat calls are vital to ensuring a safe outcome. Get some tips on the recommended procedures to implement at your office on the F5M blog.

01.01.2022 Emergency preparedness must incorporate a holistic approach in which plans, procedures and training are combined to ensure facilities are appropriately secured and protected to mitigate risk and threat. First 5 Minutes offers a great range of Active Threat Preparedness Training Programs - Bomb and Hazardous Substance Threat - Personal Threat Response - Armed Intruder/Robbery Response - Hostage/Lockdown/Active Threat Response... - Suspicious Package Handling Contact us today to find out how you can better prepare to prevent an active threat - https://www.first5minutes.com.au//threat-preparedness-trai

01.01.2022 This morning First 5 Minutes was invited to present at the NBN Security Workshop Operation. A day of training, presentations and discussions. Gregory Metzger opened the workshop presenting on Australias Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and how the strategy complements training and awareness in accordance with AS 3745-2010: Planning for emergencies in facilities.