Fire Safety Officer (Sun City) at Sun International

Job Purpose

• The Fire Safety Officer will be responsible for on-site fire safety and will be required to respond to fire emergency incidents/accidents to prevent loss of life, injury and damage to the resort, to drive fire prevention within the resort and surrounding area, in accordance with SOPs and compliance measures  
• In addition, the Fire Safety Officer will support fire management operations in the removal of hazardous material and clean-up in line with health and safety legislation, regulations and company standards.

Key Performance Areas

• Contribute to the overall implementation of fire safety and risk mitigation initiatives to drive compliance within the business unit property.
• Manage fire related incidents by responding to fire alarms, operating fire-fighting equipment, fire detection, regulating water pressure and combating and extinguishing fires in line with the instruction of the Chief Fire Officer.
• Inspect equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; notify Chief Fire Officer of needed repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Support the Chief Fire Officer in areas of planned and preventative maintenance to ensure operational continuity of fire services within business unit.
• Test fire hydrants and request and expedite repairs to ensure availability of water at fire scenes. 
• Maintain fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to outlined SOPs in areas of fire safety, protection processes and use of tools when attending to incidents.
• Record and report on all fire response actions taken within the business unit property.
• Investigate and report on the cause of fire related incidents and make recommendations to mitigate future risk. 
• Identify and report on areas of potential risk for fire hazards (smoking materials, residential furnishings, accumulation of combustible materials etc.)
• Store fire safety equipment safely and securely for future action.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge, and continued education and refresher training of new technologies, equipment and risk management methods.
• Attend and participate in training and associated fire drills to manage compliance and standards in areas of firefighting and rescue techniques.
• Create a safe traffic environment (in the absence of law enforcement), such as the placement of road flares, removal of debris and redirection of traffic for the protection of the injured and those assisting in the care of injured patients.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders (internal teams, municipal fire services, EMS teams, Department of Health, SAPS etc) for the efficient delivery of emergency services within the resort and surrounding area.
• Keep up to date with latest legislation, regulations and leading practice in the area of fire safety and protection. 

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12
• Fire Fighting Level II Qualification
• HAZMAT Training
• Diploma in Fire Technology/Disaster Management/ Safety management/Advanced Life Support (ALS) is an advantage

Experience

• 3 years’ experience as a fire engine operator/ fire fighter/ fire technician and/or similar role in fire engineering 
• Experience in Fire systems design, installation and fire engine operation 
• Membership with Institute for Fire Engineers (IFE) is an advantage
• Physically able to undertake operational duties
• Be available on call as agreed
• Will be required to work outside of normal working hours, in line with operational requirements (including weekends, public holidays)

Skills and Knowledge

Core behavioural competencies 

• Collecting Information (Sourcing, Checking, Documenting)
• Contextual Reasoning
• Following Procedures
• Responding with urgency
• Informing & Communicating
• Initiating Action
• Managing Risk
• Collaborating
• Maintaining Composure

Technical / proficiency competencies

• Knowledge and application of fire protection principles
• Fire cause determination and investigation
• Use and storage of hazardous materials
• Fluid and thermodynamics
• HIRA Inspections, Impact and risk assessments
• Investigation & Incident Reporting
• Disaster management
• Intermediate Life Support Skills and Rescue Techniques 
• Knowledge of basic medical-legal principles;
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations; and medical legislation;
• Knowledge of Fire Services Brigade Act
• Written and verbal communication skills