Summary of role
As our Business Fire Safety Officer you will contribute to the protection of the people in the Service area and in making communities safer by:
• Supporting the delivery of services provided by Business Fire Safety
• Carrying out inspections of premises to ensure compliance with set safety standards under the Regulatory Fire Safety Order 2005
• Setting standards of fire safety in public and commercial premises
• Assisting the Business Fire Safety Manager with the provision of effective day to day management of the Business Fire Safety Department
• Informing and educating the community to improve awareness of safety matters.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Assess risks and legal fire safety requirements at existing or proposed premises or complexes through inspection, plan review or consultation.
• Respond to verbal or written requests for advice on behalf of the Service in accordance with Fire Services legislation.
• View plan applications from Local Authority Building Control and set standards for fire safety compliance, in line with the Building Regulations.
• Carry out Fire Safety Audits on complex premises as and when required.
• Provide assistance when requested on self-compliance with Codes, Guidance Notes and Regulations.
• Assist with the delivery and content of any courses, demonstrations or presentations being run by Community Fire Safety as and where necessary.
• Assist in Prosecution cases as required.
• Manage time and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines and work objectives are consistently met.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
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