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Leader and Sweeper: Roles, Training and VR Exercises

Guide-file and Serre-file: VR Roles and Training

All about lead and tail scouts. Evacuation training and exercises in virtual reality.

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What is a point man and a rear guard?

The guide file and the tail-end charlie are mandatory roles in any company evacuation procedure. They are designated by the employer and specifically trained.

RoleMissionPosition
Guide fileTo guide people towards the emergency exits, indicate the wayTop of the group
Tail gunnerCheck no one is forgotten, close the doors, confirm evacuationAt the back of the group

Why train in VR?

Without disrupting activity

No need to trigger the real alarm. Immersive exercise without actual evacuation.

Realistic scenarios

Smoke, blocked exit, reduced mobility, panic. All scenarios.

Repetition

Form each lead and tail guide individually, as many times as necessary.

Evaluation

Evacuation times, people left behind, wrong turns. Precise data.

Training content

  • To know the outputs — escape routes, main and emergency exits
  • Respond to the alarm — Immediate procedure, communication
  • To guide a group — calmer, direct, count the people
  • Check the premises Offices, toilets, meeting rooms (rear guard)
  • Dealing with the unexpected — Exit blocked, no injuries, smoke
  • Meeting point — counting, handover to security manager

Legal obligation

Article R4227-34 of the Labour Code requires the designation of persons responsible for directing the evacuation. The training of evacuation marshals (guide-files and serre-files) is recommended annually. View all liabilities.


Form your guide and tail files.

Immersive evacuation exercises without disrupting operations.

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