Job Description

Position: Assistant Manager Fire & Safety
Department: Loss Prevention & Risk Management (LPRM)
Location: Bangalore
Grade: S1 / Assistant Manager
Reporting To: Regional Manager Fire & Safety
Age Limit: Below 35 Years

1. Role Purpose:

To implement and monitor fire prevention, protection, and emergency response measures across assigned retail stores, warehouses, and offices — ensuring full compliance with statutory norms and company safety standards.

2. Key Responsibilities:

Fire Prevention & System Maintenance

- Ensure all fire protection systems (hydrant, sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher, etc.) remain functional and compliant.
- Conduct fire risk assessments, inspections, and coordinate preventive maintenance with Engineering teams.

Emergency Preparedness

- Maintain and periodically review store-level emergency and evacuation plans.
- Conduct regular fire and evacuation drills; ensure readiness of response teams.
- Coordinate with local Fire Brigade and statutory authorities during emergencies.

Training & Awareness

- Organize fire safety trainings and drills for store and warehouse staff.
- Build awareness on fire safety practices among employees and contractors.

Audit, Inspection & Compliance

- Conduct internal fire safety audits and ensure timely closure of findings.




- Maintain documentation for fire equipment testing, drills, and statutory compliance.

Reporting & Coordination

- Prepare monthly safety performance reports and incident summaries.
- Support regional and corporate teams in safety initiatives and audits.

3. Qualifications & Experience:

- Graduate Degree (Science or Engineering preferred).
- Diploma / PG Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering (recognized by Govt. body / UGC approved University).
- ADIS / PDIS preferred.
- 4–8 years of relevant experience in Fire & Safety within Retail / Warehouse / Industrial operations.
- Certified Fire Officer / Fire Supervisor / Sub-Officer preferred.
- First Aid or Disaster Management certification desirable.

4. Key Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, NBC, and local fire regulations.
- Hands-on experience in audits, risk assessment, and emergency management.
- Valuable communication and training skills.
- Must have a good command of Kannada, Hindi and English.
- Knowledge of Telugu or Tamil will be an added advantage.
- Proactive, safety-driven, and able to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel frequently to multiple store locations.

Interested candidates can send the resume on: [email protected]

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