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 (India)
🏢 Gleneagles Healthcare
📍 India