Fire Safety Officer

Skills:

• Responsible for fire prevention & control, systems for fire prevention and control, maintenance schedules/ SOPs for operations related to fire prevention and control, Inspection protocols for fire safety installation, codes for the announcement of fire-related emergency, procedures and communication protocols, training of staff.
• Performs regular fire safety inspections of all facilities ensuring that they meet all necessary codes and regulations.
• Respond to fire emergencies, investigating and reporting the causes of fire and taking appropriate responsive actions.
• Ensure that the fire safety measures in the hospital like fire evacuation exits and fire extinguishers are in proper working conditions.
• Actively facilitate and conduct training classes and mock drills on fire safety.
• Maintain all fire safety equipment in the building, such as fire extinguishers and other fire related equipment, replacing dysfunctional equipment when it cannot be fixed.
• Assures that fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, sprinkler system and fire hydrants are in operating condition; conducts fire drills and participates in fire
• Coordinate with maintenance team to perform preventative work on buildings and equipment as well to reduce the need for maintenance and replacement.
• Ensure that all fire and life safety systems installed in the premises, working in an effective and efficiency 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.
• Good knowledge of current fire suppression and firefighting techniques, including all related equipment