Fire Officer

1. Fire Prevention & Protection

• Conduct regular inspections of fire protection systems, firefighting equipment, hydrants, extinguishers, fire alarms, and detection systems.
• Identify fire hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper maintenance, testing, and readiness of all firefighting equipment.
• Monitor hot work and other high-risk activities and ensure compliance with fire safety requirements.

2. Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to fire, emergency, rescue, and other incident situations.
• Lead and coordinate firefighting and emergency response activities until the situation is brought under control.
• Assist in emergency evacuation and rescue operations.
• Coordinate with external emergency services, including the Fire Department, when required.

3. Fire Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety laws, statutory requirements, and internal EHS standards.
• Support the process for obtaining and renewing Fire NOC and other relevant approvals.
• Maintain fire safety records, inspection reports, certificates, and documentation.

4. Training & Awareness

• Conduct fire safety training and awareness programmes for employees, contract workers, and security personnel.
• Organize and conduct mock drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
• Train employees in the proper use of fire extinguishers and basic firefighting techniques.
• Evaluate mock drills and recommend improvements to emergency preparedness.

5. Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and periodically review the Emergency Response Plan and evacuation procedures.
• Ensure emergency exits, escape routes, assembly points, and firefighting access remain unobstructed.
• Maintain an updated list of emergency contacts and response teams.
• Ensure availability and preparedness of emergency response personnel.

6. Reporting & Coordination

• Investigate fire incidents and near misses and prepare incident reports.
• Conduct root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Security, EHS, and other departments on fire safety matters.
• Submit periodic MIS on fire safety inspections, incidents, drills, training, and equipment status.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Fire & Safety, Fire Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Certification from a recognized Fire Service/Fire Safety institution will be preferred.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in fire and emergency services, preferably in a manufacturing, engineering, heavy industry, refinery, power plant, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience in handling industrial firefighting systems and emergency response is preferred.

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