Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Marshall II is a fully licensed individual who promotes public safety and hospital policy by implementing and enforcing 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 position requires successful completion of the FDNY F-89 On-Site Exam for one Mount Sinai property. The Fire Marshall II maintains fire safety plans and related records, trains staff and fire brigade members, inspects fire protection systems and construction work, and responds to fire alarms and other potential hazards. The role may supervise response teams and coordinate with hospital departments during emergencies. It also conducts safety rounds, training sessions, inspections, and operational shutdowns of fire suppression systems, and remains current on applicable fire safety and life safety codes and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of relevant experience required for licensure, including fire investigation, inspection, and prevention; more experience is preferred.
Current FDNY certifications of fitness: F01, F03, F04, F07 and/or W07, S12, S13, S14, and 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.
Higher relevant experience than the 3-year minimum preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with NYC LL5 requirements, including maintaining and updating fire safety plans, fire response team membership lists, and training records.
Ensure fire wardens sign in for each floor daily.
Train fire marshals and fire brigade members to respond competently to emergencies and understand building operations.
Operate and inspect fire alarm systems and related equipment, including panels, smoke detectors, sprinklers, flow alarms, manual alarm stations, extinguishers, standpipe hose lines, and masks.
Respond to fire alarms, malfunctions, and other alarm problems; investigate gas smells, leaks, and burning odors; and maintain records of fires and major incidents, including causes, losses, and operations.
May supervise fire response teams, security personnel, staff, visitors, and patients during fire emergencies, and communicate with the boiler room, engineering desk, Security, and Telecommunications.
Conduct employee orientation, fire safety classes, fire drills, and other training sessions.
Analyze potential liabilities and recommend improvements.
Interpret and apply applicable fire safety codes and regulations.
Independently inspect construction projects, establish interim Life Safety Measures, conduct follow-up inspections, assist government agencies with inspections, and maintain familiarity with construction work in the assigned building.
Notify Management about vendors and individuals who do not follow required fire safety protocols and procedures; report issues to fire safety management and work with them to resolve them.
Conduct environment-of-care rounds and inspect systems and features such as sprinklers, extinguishers, automatic extinguishing systems, emergency lights, exits, standpipes, stairs, doors, and linen chutes.
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 OSHA requirements.
Mentor less experienced fire safety personnel.
Conduct operational shutdowns of fire suppression systems for inspection and testing.
Perform other duties as required.