Fire Safety Technician

About the role

The Fire Safety Technician supports and maintains the institution's fire safety and emergency response programs. This role also implements and coordinates fire safety field operations such as building and equipment inspections, and fire safety related vendor activities and works closely with students, faculty, staff, patients, vendors, EHS staff and construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, fire alarm activations, fire alarm trouble conditions, hazardous material spills, gas leaks and other emergencies.
• Assume role of Incident Command as needed during fire alarm activations.
• Implement institution's Hot-work program.
• Inspect WCM buildings on at least an annual basis and construction areas as needed for fire and life safety deficiencies.
• Conduct tests and inspections of fire safety and emergency response related equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and update of Emergency Preparedness Plans.
• Identify deficiencies and assist with resolutions.
• Manage Fire Extinguisher Program; schedule appropriate building vendor(s) for annual & monthly inspection, 6- & 12-year hydrostatic tests as required, maintain fire extinguisher inventory and test dates in Salute.
• Remain current and knowledgeable in New York City Fire Codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 - Portable Fire Extinguishers.
• Manage fire alarm system vendors for activities related to service and maintenance of WCMs fire alarm systems.
• Conduct Inspections of Emergency Operations Centers at least quarterly, maintain required supplies and ensure communication equipment is operational.
• Conduct annual inspections of Public Assembly Spaces on campus ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Assist with updating departmental fire-safety related bulletins and fire prevention week activities.
• Train staff as needed on fire alarm response procedures, Hot Work inspections, permit issuance, and fire alarm panel operations.
• Perform periodic Construction Basic Life Safety INSP of all construction areas ensuring life safety systems are not impacted by the work, means of egress are maintained and extinguishers are readily available and unobstructed.
• Document all inspections.
• Conduct all required fire drills in WCM buildings.
• Assist with creating, updating departmental fire-safety related bulletins and fire prevention week activities.
• Liaison with FDNY for inspections or alarm activations as necessary.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Associates or bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field is preferred. Fire-related work experience at least three years total full-time work experience or 18 month's full-time work experience includes at least six (6) months of continuous employment at one work location.