Fire Security Officer
is £47,000

Per Year

Per MonthPer WeekPer DayPer Hour

TASKS

• Inspects premises to identify potential fire hazards and to check that firefighting equipment is available and in working order and that statutory fire safety regulations are met.
• Arranges fire drills and tests alarm systems and equipment.
• Travels to fire or other emergency by vehicle and locates water mains if necessary.
• Operates hose pipes, ladders, chemical, foam, gas or powder fire extinguishing appliances.
• Rescues people or animals trapped by fire or other emergency situations such as flooding and administers first aid.
• Removes goods from fire damaged premises, clears excess water, makes safe any structural hazards and takes any other necessary steps to reduce damage to property.
• Attends and deals with bomb alerts and accidents involving spillage of hazardous substances.
• Advises on fire safety measures in new buildings.
• Supervises a watch.