The Fire & Safety Officer is
responsible for ensuring a safe environment across hospital facilities by
implementing fire safety standards, conducting inspections, managing emergency
response activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations
and IHHN policies. The position also supports fire prevention, staff training,
emergency drills, and maintenance of fire safety systems and equipment. The
main responsibilities include.
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Ensure compliance with fire, safety, security, environmental, and emergency
response policies, SOPs, and applicable regulations.
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Conduct daily inspections of fire safety equipment, including fire alarms, fire
hydrants, fire hose reels, extinguishers, and other firefighting systems.
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Conduct regular safety rounds to identify fire hazards and ensure timely
corrective actions.
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Respond to and assist in the investigation of fire incidents and emergencies,
including rescue, evacuation, and incident documentation.
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Actively participate in the Rapid Response Team (RRT) for fire emergencies,
rescue, evacuation, and other emergency situations.
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Assist in the installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of fire safety
systems and firefighting equipment.
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Conduct regular fire safety training, awareness sessions, and emergency drills
for hospital staff and outreach units.
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Ensure proper inspection, refilling, maintenance, expiry-date monitoring, and
record keeping of fire safety equipment.
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Support the safe handling, tracking, and disposal of chemical, biological,
radioactive, and other hazardous materials as applicable.
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Conduct risk assessments during emergency operations and ensure appropriate
safety measures and PPE requirements are followed.
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Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, drills, training,
equipment maintenance, and corrective actions.
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Ensure compliance with IHHN Safety & Security Manual, SOPs, and Code of
Conduct.
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Prepare and submit daily/monthly fire safety reports and updates to senior
management.
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Perform other fire and safety-related duties as assigned by senior management.