Fire Safety Director

Description

• Notify arriving emergency response personnel of the nature of the emergency and the response taken or actions implemented.
• Prepare and update fire safety team charts as directed by management.
• Interview, train, and deploy security/fire & life safety personnel in a manner, which maximizes the protection of life and property.
• Coordinate testing of standpipe and sprinkler systems with building occupants and management.
• Periodically test Class E System and all ancillary equipment maintaining logs of such tests reporting any and all deficiencies to Property Manager.
• Report to Fire Command Station and implement Fire Safety Plan, Non-Fire Emergency Plan and/or Medical Emergency Plan as dictated by circumstances.
• Involves movement between departments and office building floors to facilitate work.
• Coordinate with Property Manager/Chief Engineer in the implementation of a Fire Brigade Program.
• Assist the Property Manager in implementing and maintaining an approved Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action program in the building.
• Supervise testing and inspection of all fire extinguishers in base building areas.
• Staff and monitor lobby fire command station.
• This position reports directly to a Property Manager or Regional Property Manager, who provides daily supervision and guidance, and coordinates, evaluates, and monitors work performance on a periodic basis.
• Revise and maintain all assignments of Fire & Life Safety personnel and associated logs. Post all floor Fire & Life Safety team information as required by law.
• Coordinate testing of fire alarm system, with building occupants and management.
• Conduct elevator fire recall function as required.
• Conduct & administer the Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan as required by law.
• Train the Deputy FLSD, the Fire Life Safety Brigade, the Fire Life Safety Wardens, and the Deputy Fire Life Safety Wardens.
• Regularly interfaces with tenant contacts, various Boston Properties staff, vendors/contractors, and occasionally construction professionals and various consultants.
• Review all construction drawings submitted by management office as to adherence to NYCFD codes and ordinances.

Requirements

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as filing and photocopying, faxing etc.
• This is an on-site position and requires in-person attendance.
• Any other license or certification as from time to time may be required by local law or ordinance.
• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as computer related work.
• A documented history of employment in the security, police, firefighting or military field.
• Standpipe and sprinkler certificate.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the supervision of Fire & Life Safety in a high-rise office building.
• Fire & Life Safety Director Certificate. (F-89)
• By education or experience possess the knowledge to administrate a fire safety program within the parameters of all local ordinances and building standards.
• A high school diploma or equivalent educational certification required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance