Fire Marshal job summary: The primary function of a Fire Marshal is to work as part of the site Emergency Response Team (ERT) and to engage in proactive duties to protect the plant from emergency situations and to provide a safe working environment for employees.
Requirements
- Reports through the chain of command to the Supervisor.
- Responds swiftly and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance and will deal with emergencies as directed whilst working safely and efficiently as a member of a disciplined team.
- Maintain all emergency equipment in a state of operational readiness, including cleanliness, testing and repairing as required to approved standards and procedures and to undertake checks on emergency resources provided for ERT use, including fire hydrants and other fixed fire detection and suppression installations.
- Participate in training courses for EGA employees, i.e. Fire Warden, Fire Induction, etc.
- Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from an incident.
- Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies ERT Management of any defects or deficiencies.
- Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks and maintains records of such actions.
- Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
- Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the plant, including topography, building and plant risks, firefighting water supplies, unusual hazards and related items.
- Enters inspection, training and fire and emergency calls into the relevant log books.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with EGA policies and procedures.
- Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows EGA Safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning accident prevention, reporting and monitoring as per EGA Safety standards.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding into the activities in all areas of the plant.
- Carry out fire inspections and audits, fire risk assessment and pre-incident planning.
- Carry out testing, inspection and maintenance of fire protection and detection systems and equipment in accordance with department procedures, ensuring all relevant details are recorded.
- Assist medical staff in casualty handling as appropriate.
