Fire Safety Officer

Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness

- Act as the designated Fire Safety Officer for the hospital as per statutory and hospital policy requirements.
- Ensure development, implementation, and periodic review of the Hospital Fire Safety Plan.
- Coordinate preparation and updating of Fire & Emergency Management Policies and Procedures in line with NABH and local fire safety norms.
- Ensure availability, maintenance, and periodic inspection of fire safety equipment including fire extinguishers, alarms, hydrants, and emergency exits.

Training, Drills & Awareness

- Plan and conduct fire safety training programmes for all employees, including clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Organise and monitor periodic fire mock drills in coordination with Engineering, Safety, and Operations teams.
- Ensure documentation and evaluation of drill outcomes and implementation of corrective actions.

Compliance, Audits & Liaison

- Ensure compliance with statutory fire safety regulations, NABH safety standards, and hospital safety policies.
- Coordinate with local Fire Department / Safety Authorities for inspections, approvals,



and compliance reporting.
- Support internal audits, NABH audits, and statutory inspections related to fire and life safety.
- Maintain records of fire safety inspections, drills, training, and approvals.

Incident Management & Risk Control

- Lead response coordination during fire or emergency situations.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for fire-related incidents or near-miss events.
- Recommend and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions related to fire and life safety risks.

Interdepartmental Coordination

- Work closely with Engineering, Administration, Security, Nursing, and Clinical Departments to ensure hospital-wide fire preparedness.
- Ensure integration of fire safety measures with overall Quality, Patient Safety, and Risk Management programmes.

Authority & Accountability

- Report fire safety compliance status periodically to Hospital Management
- Execute all fire safety responsibilities with high ethical, qualified, and legal accountability.

📌 Security / Fire Safety Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Gleneagles Healthcare
📍 Chennai