Fire Safety Associate
About The Position
The Fire Safety Associate supports the day-to-day operations of the Fire and Life Safety Program at EHS – St John’s Episcopal Hospital. Under the direction of the Director of Emergency Management, Fire, and Life Safety, this position assists in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local fire and life safety regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) standards, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. The Fire Safety Associate plays a critical role in protecting patients, staff, visitors, and the hospital's physical environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of experience in fire safety, life safety, or related field
- Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting is strongly preferred
- Understanding of fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and their proper use
- Working knowledge of NFPA Life Safety codes
- Familiarity with hospital operations and patient care environments
- Familiarity with fire safety equipment and emergency response protocols
- Familiarity with The Joint Commission codes and regulations
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree
- F-01, F-03, F-04, W-07, S-95, S-12, S-13, preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine fire safety inspections of all hospital areas, including patient care units, mechanical spaces, storage areas, and means of egress
- Identify, document, and report fire and life safety deficiencies; track corrective actions to resolution.
- Inspect and maintain fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire doors, exit signage, emergency lighting, and smoke/fire barriers.
- Monitor compliance with interim life safety measures (ILSMs) during construction, renovation, or period of non-compliance.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with NFPA 101, 99, 72, 25 and other applicable codes and standards.
- Support preparation for and participation in TJC, CMS, FDNY and other regulatory surveys and inspections.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, logs, inspection records, and compliance files.
- Assist in the development and updating of fire safety policies, procedures, and plans.
- Assist in coordinating and conducting fire drills in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital policy; evaluate staff response and document outcomes.
- Deliver fire safety orientation and ongoing education to hospital staff.
- Participate in new employee orientation and annual competency training programs.
- Respond to fire alarms and fire-related emergencies within the facility, serve as a resource to staff and security during emergency events.
- Support the Emergency Management program during drills, exercises, and actual emergency activations as directed.
- Coordinate and witness testing of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, and other fire protection systems with vendors and facilities engineering.
- Maintain records of all system tests, inspections, and maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Communicate deficiencies and required corrective actions to facilities management and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
- Assist in maintaining the department's fire and life safety compliance database and logs
- Prepare reports and summaries for leadership regarding inspection findings, drill outcomes, and compliance status.
- Assist in the completion of required regulatory reporting as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
