Fire Safety Specialist - Facilities

The Fire Safety Specialist provides technical assistance for the implementation of the Hospital’s Fire Protection Program in areas of operations, training, maintenance, construction, engineering, inspection and procurement. Plans, coordinates and conducts fire safety training including fire drills, fire safety in-services and employee orientation in all hospital buildings including off-site locations. Updates local and building fire safety plans as necessary. Responsible for oversight of various safety programs including Fire Safety, Above Ceiling Work Permits, Hot Work Permits, Interim Life Safety and Fire Watch. Responsible for training, evaluation and direction of staff and vendors on all Fire Safety Programs. Audits programs on an on-going basis and programs and recommend changes. Provides input on all matters pertaining to the Life Safety Sub Committee issues. Prepares and maintains records and activities relating to the inspection, prevention and elimination of fire and safety hazards. Maintains records of all fire department inspections. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations including the NYS-DOH, CMS, The Joint Commission, OSHA, FDNY and the NFPA Life Safety Code. Monitors construction/renovation sites to ensure compliance with the Hospital’s Interim Life Safety Measure program and policy. Responds to Fire Safety Alert alarm activations during normal business hours and off-hours including nights and weekend. Conducts follow-up inspections on fire alarm incidents and activations for off-hours including nights and weekends and serves as the contact individual for the local fire department.

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