Fire Life Safety Director - Medical Facility

About the role

The Fire Life Safety Director is responsible for protecting life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan. Key responsibilities include managing the Fire Command Station, supervising fire brigades, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens, conducting fire alarm drills, and providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
• Manage fire safety teams including Fire Wardens, Deputy Fire Wardens, and Building Evacuation Team members.
• Conduct fire alarm drills and maintain a written log of critiques.
• Provide clear direction, information, and assistance to clients in emergency situations.
• Inspect visitor, vendor, and employee access badges/identification cards.
• Maintain surveillance and report on suspicious persons and packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Licensed by the New York State Department of State.
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Must be able to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Must have intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
• Must remain flexible to ever changing environments and adapt well to different situations.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Must maintain current active status of all required licenses at all times.

Benefits

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.