Fire & Safety Officer

A **Fire Safety Officer with civil experience** typically brings a combination of fire safety expertise and knowledge of civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure development. This unique skill set is valuable in ensuring that fire safety measures are effectively integrated into buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. Here's an outline of what such a role might involve:
Key Responsibilities:

- **Fire Risk Assessment**:

- Conducting thorough fire risk assessments for various buildings and infrastructure projects, taking into account civil engineering elements like materials, design, and structure.
- **Fire Safety Design**:

- Collaborating with architects and civil engineers to incorporate fire-resistant materials, proper emergency exit routes, and systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, and fire doors in building designs.
- **Compliance**:

- Ensuring that the construction complies with local fire codes and regulations. This includes ensuring buildings are designed with adequate fire protection measures.
- **Fire Safety Plan Development**:

- Creating and maintaining fire safety plans for construction sites, ensuring they include fire prevention and evacuation procedures that account for specific civil engineering challenges, like access to firefighting equipment or evacuation routes.
- **Training & Drills**:

- Providing training to construction workers and staff on fire safety protocols and conducting fire drills.
- **Incident Management**:

- Responding to fire emergencies during construction or after project completion, helping manage evacuation, contain the fire, and minimizing damage to structures.
- **Investigation & Analysis**:

- In case of a fire incident, investigating the cause and evaluating whether there were deficiencies in fire safety planning, design, or execution. Offering recommendations for improvement.
- **Coordination with Authorities**:

- Working closely with local fire departments, building inspectors, and other authorities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and respond to any fire-related concerns during construction.

Relevant Civil Experience:

- **Building and Structural Knowledge**:

- Understanding the physical and engineering aspects of buildings and infrastructure, including structural fireproofing, fire breaks, and load-bearing considerations during a fire.
- **Construction Site Safety**:

- Civil experience can help in recognizing potential hazards on construction sites, such as flammable materials or hazardous working conditions, and addressing these before they lead to fires.
- **Fire Protection Systems Design**:

- **Sustainability and Materials**:
Skills and Qualifications:

- **Certification in Fire Safety (e.g., Fire Safety Engineering, NFPA certifications).**:

- **Degree in Civil Engineering** or related field, with additional fire safety training.
- **Strong knowledge of local fire codes, regulations, and safety standards.**:

- **Experience with fire prevention systems and fire-resistant materials.**:

- **Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety strategies.**

Career Opportunities:

- **Construction firms** focused on commercial, or industrial projects.
- **Government agencies** involved in fire prevention or building safety.
- **Insurance companies** that assess risk for construction and infrastructure projects.
- **Consultancy roles** offering fire safety expertise in civil and infrastructure development.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Experience in Fire Safety with construction back ground

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Fire Safety in Civil construction: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/02/2025
Expected Start Date: 15/02/2025