Assistant Manager - Fire & Safety

Assistant Manager - Fire & Safety

Assistant Manager - Fire & Safety

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Emergency Response & Fire Suppression:

• Assumes a designated position on an assigned apparatus and adheres to command structure instructions for fire suppression or related emergency services.
• Performs fire-fighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and executing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
• Performs equipment set-up immediately upon arrival at a fire scene.
• Dispatches emergency personnel efficiently.
• Completes appropriate rescue, fire-fighting, and salvage operations at a fire scene.
• Uses established procedures to determine if individuals are trapped within a burning property and takes appropriate actions to secure their rescue.

• Fire Prevention & Planning:

• Prepares comprehensive Fire Prevention plans.
• Attends and provides information for pre-fire planning studies and maintains a current knowledge of pre-fire plans for various properties.
• Prepares and implements robust Disaster & Emergency Management plans.

• Salvage & Overhaul:

• Performs thorough salvage duties, including removing all burnt items, sweeping and mopping floors, removing excess water and debris, and protecting undamaged property.
• Overhauls affected structures to prevent rekindling of fires.
• Takes inventory of all equipment after suppression has been achieved, accurately recording all equipment that must be left at the site.

• Training & Development:

• Provides necessary information and demonstrations concerning work tasks to new employees in similar positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to stay current on principles, practices, and new developments in fire and safety.
• Participates actively in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

• First Aid & Emergency Aid:

• Performs emergency aid activities for the ill and injured, including basic life support, and provides other necessary assistance.

• Communication & Coordination:

• Responds to occupants/visitors questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

• Maintenance & Upkeep:

• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around stations; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs, and dries hoses; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment.

• Other Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support fire and safety operations.

Qualifications:

• NFSC / B.Tech Fire

  or equivalent relevant qualification.