Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Marshal II is a fully licensed individual holding all required credentials who promotes public safety and hospital policy through the implementation and enforcement of fire and life safety codes and standards. The role provides fire and life safety education; inspects, maintains, and tests fire equipment; responds to alarms; and assists inspection agencies. The successful candidate has passed the FDNY F-89 On-Site Exam for one Mount Sinai property. The position supports fire and life safety operations at Mount Sinai Hospital, including maintaining fire safety plans and training records, responding to emergencies, inspecting systems and construction work, conducting training and drills, documenting incidents and inspections, and applying applicable fire safety codes and regulations. The role may supervise response teams during fire emergencies and mentors less experienced fire safety personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three years of relevant experience required, with higher experience preferred, including fire investigation, inspection, and prevention.
Current FDNY certifications of fitness: F01, F03, F04, F07 and/or W07, S12, S13, S14, S95.
FDNY F-89 licensure and certification for one Mount Sinai Hospital building.
Successful completion of the FDNY F-89 On-Site Exam for one Mount Sinai property.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Experience beyond the required three years preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with NYC LL5 requirements by maintaining and updating fire safety plans, fire response team membership lists, and associated training records.
Ensure fire wardens sign in for each floor daily.
Train other fire marshals in the fire brigade to respond competently to emergencies and understand building operations.
Operate and inspect fire alarm systems and associated panels, smoke detectors, sprinklers, flow alarms, manual alarm stations, and firefighting equipment, including extinguishers, standpipe hose lines, and masks.
Respond to fire alarms, malfunctions, and other alarm problems; investigate gas smells, leaks, and burning odors; and keep records of fires and major incidents, including causes, losses, and operations.
May supervise the fire response team, security personnel, staff, visitors, and patients during fire emergencies and maintain or initiate communications with the boiler room, engineering desk, Security, and Telecommunications department.
Conduct employee orientation, fire safety classes, fire drill training, and other training sessions.
Analyze and critique potential liabilities and recommend improvements as needed.
Interpret and apply applicable fire safety codes and regulations.
Conduct independent inspections of construction projects, establish interim Life Safety Measures, perform follow-up inspections during construction, and assist government agencies with inspections.
Conduct ongoing inspections of construction work in the assigned building.
Notify Management regarding vendors or individuals who do not follow mandatory fire safety protocols and procedures.
Report issues to fire safety management and work with them to correct the issues.
Conduct environment of care rounds and inspect sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, automatic extinguishing systems, emergency lights, exit ways, standpipes, exit stairs, doors, lights, linen chutes, and related areas or equipment on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Maintain inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation for fire systems, extinguishers, and hoses.
Create and maintain incident reports, work orders, and violation orders.
Remain current and knowledgeable in New York City fire safety codes and regulations, NFPA Life Safety Codes, Department of Health requirements, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
Mentor less experienced fire safety personnel.
Conduct operational shutdowns of fire suppression systems for inspection and testing.
Perform other duties as required.