Fire Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct checks and remove any fire hazard found on the premises.
• Test fire safety systems to ensure they are in good operating condition and oversee their maintenance.
• Prepare and formulate a fire emergency plan for the Hotel.
• Organize regular fire drills to ensure all staff are familiar with means of escape.
• Evaluate evacuation procedures.
• Educate employees in establishing a fire safe environment.
• Train employees in basic firefighting and rescue.
• Ensure sufficient qualified First Aiders are available.
• Set up a fire safety committee with suitable staff from various departments.
• Prepare and formulate fire safety guidebooks for the Hotel.
• Enforce fire safety rules as stipulated in the fire emergency plan.
• Submit reports to management on the Hotel's fire safety.
• Liaise and coordinate with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on fire safety matters.
• Ensure the number of persons in any part of the Hotel does not exceed authorized maximums for means of escape, in accordance with the fire code.
• Supervise firefighting and evacuation during fires or other emergencies.
• Update Director of Security on all security matters affecting the Hotel and Department.
• Be on-call, including off-duty hours, for emergencies.
• Train and appoint a responsible person to take over duties in absence.
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
• Attend all assigned briefings, meetings, and trainings.
• Report for duty on time wearing a clean and complete uniform.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Secondary / High school education.
• Certificates in Fire Safety Management (Commercial Building), National Skills Recognition System, CPR and First Aid Management.

Additional Information

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills.
• Good communication and customer contact skills.
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations.