Chief Fire Protection

Description

The Chief Fire Protection works under the direct supervision of the Section Head Fire Protection - Fire Marshal.

The Chief Fire Protection plays an integral role in reducing fire hazards and promoting safety within the community.

The position entails leading a team of Fire Prevention Specialists (FPS) conducting fire investigations and managing fire prevention programs.

The Chief Fire Protection is tasked with ensuring compliance with local state and federal fire codes while also educating the public about fire safety.

The role is vital for maintaining a secure environment and preventing fire-related incidents through proactive measures and awareness campaigns.

Responsibilities

Deputy of the Fire Marshal.

Inform Fire Marshal on fire safety issues.

Ensure the implementation of Host Nation (HN) legislation with respect to fire safety prevention and procedures or higher regulations.

Direct develop coordinate and oversee fire prevention and education policy.

Provide technical advice and recommendations to improve fire prevention to Fire Marshal.

Advise the Fire Marshal on the technical aspects of electrical and mechanical systems in their area of responsibility with respect to fire safety.

Manage assignments and maps that display normal and emergency evacuation routes exits and assembly areas in coordination with the FPS.

Supervise educate train and manage FPS members.

Provide install maintain and/or evaluate fire safety equipment for all SHAPE events.

Supervise the maintenance and control of portable firefighting equipment on SHAPE including filling and/or replacing fire extinguishers.

Maintain an up-to-date list of fire extinguishers their condition and location.

Monitor the automatic fire detection and extinguishing system and provide details to the appropriate emergency services as required.

Coordinate and supervises testing of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment distributed within the SHAPE facility.

Can be asked to perform additional duties beyond the primary responsibilities as listed above.

The role can require to be available for work outside the normal hours regardless of whether the incumbent is actually called into work.

Requirements

Upper secondary education in a related field with preferably a certification in fire prevention and protection or in a related field.

Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in fire prevention and protection such as for example firefighter or in a related field preferably in a leading role.

Certification as a Fire Inspector 1 and 2 or the ability to obtain within first 2 years of employment (provided the training courses were started within the first 2 years of employment this requirement can be extended after CHRM approval).

Fire Prevention 1 and 2 or the ability to obtain within first 2 years of employment (provided the training courses were started within the first 2 years of employment this requirement can be extended after CHRM approval).

CP 1 Health and Safety Certification or the ability to obtain within first 2 years of employment (provided the training courses were started within the first 2 years of employment this requirement can be extended after CHRM approval).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Good organizational skills critical thinking and attention to detail.

Affinity with active fire protection.

Strong knowledge of fire prevention and protection principles codes and regulations.

Language requirement: English: 2222; French: 2222.

What we offer

Gross monthly Salary: 4159.59

Contract: Indefinite duration contract

Benefits: 20 leave days 6 days of compensation hours 4 SHAPE holidays 1 day of employee leave double holiday pay summer bonus end-of-year bonus language bonus transport costs meal vouchers pension group insurance hospitalization group insurance Eco-vouchers...

SHAPE provides many interesting and exciting opportunities for military as well as civilian personnel to work in its permanent base at Mons. We provide training and the selected candidate will have many development opportunities to grow professionally in a demanding and challenging environment.

SHAPE embraces diversity and working with 32 Nations is considered as an asset.