As an Assistant Manager - Fire within Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Automotive Division, you will lead critical initiatives to safeguard life and property by implementing comprehensive fire safety strategies. Your responsibilities encompass establishing and continuously refining fire fighting techniques tailored to our manufacturing setting, ensuring robust preparedness against fire emergencies.
You will collaborate closely with the Emergency Response Committee to align on safety protocols, and drive the enforcement of fire fighting policies and procedures throughout the plant. Your role involves recommending actionable changes to fire fighting by-laws that reflect evolving safety standards and operational realities.
Key deliverables include:
- Recruiting, training, and orienting firefighting personnel to maintain a highly skilled and motivated team, fostering a strong culture of vigilance and safety.
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and taking appropriate disciplinary actions to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and readiness among firefighters.
- Ensuring all fire fighting equipment, including fire tenders and apparatus, undergo systematic inspection and maintenance schedules to remain in optimal condition, proposing timely repairs or replacements as necessary.
- Performing rigorous inspections of business premises under our jurisdiction to verify adherence to fire safety regulations and proactively identifying potential hazards.
- Assuming sole command during fire incidents, leading coordinated and controlled firefighting efforts by making informed decisions on response methods and maintaining effective command and control at the scene.
- Prioritising firefighter safety during operations while directing tactical activities aimed at swiftly containing and extinguishing fires.
- Investigating fire causes post-incident to facilitate accurate reporting and development of preventive measures.
- Maintaining