Fire And Safety Officer

Job Description

This is for residential Property Responsibilities: Assumes a designated position on an assigned apparatus and follows command structure instructions for fire suppression or a related emergency service. Performs equipment set-up upon arrival at a fire scene. Dispatches and accompany ERT (Emergency response team) during fire scene. Prepare plans and provide the fire and life safety drills and other safety trainings to the sub-ordinates, peers and other persons available in the premises. Completes appropriate rescue, firefighting and salvage operations at a fire scene. Uses established procedures to determine if individuals are trapped within a burning facility and takes appropriate actions to secure their rescue. Perform the lift evacuation drill periodically. Overhauls affected structure to prevent rekindling. Takes inventory of all equipment after suppression has been achieved, recording all equipment, which must be left at the site and incident report. Attends and provides information for pre-fire planning studies and maintains a current knowledge of pre-fire plans. Provides safety information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to employees in the same or similar class of positions. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments. Responds to customers questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Ensure that all fire and life safety systems installed in the premises are working in effective and efficient manner. Provide criteria on determining the number or type of fire extinguishers needed in a given area. Prepare & Implement Disaster & Emergency management plan. Develop and recommend fire protection & safety policy for implementation for the premises. Liaison with the local fire department authority. Education: Diploma/Degree in Fire Engineering & Fire Safety Work experience of 3-5 years experience. Skills: Good knowledge of current fire suppression and firefighting techniques, including all related equipment. Good knowledge of fire records systems, communications equipment and use and fire reporting procedures. Good knowledge of the principles and practices involved in emergency medical services.