Fire & Safety Officer

Job Summary


What this job involves

• 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 emergency personnel.
• Prepares a Fire Prevention plan.
• 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.
• Performs salvage duties, including removing all burnt items, sweeping and mopping the floor, removing excess water and debris and protecting any property, that has not been damaged.
• 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.
• Attends and provides information for pre-fire planning studies and maintains a current knowledge of pre-fire plans.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new 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.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepare Implement Disaster Emergency management plan.

• Communicates effectively with superiors, peers and subordinates.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Fire Services Engineering.
• Good knowledge of current fire suppression and firefighting techniques, including all related equipment.
• Good knowledge of fire records systems, communications equipment and use, fire computer applications and fire reporting procedures.
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices involved in emergency medical services.

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