Chief Fire Officer
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Qualifications & ExpertiseNational diploma in Fire Engineering or related fieldIntermediate Life Support Paramedic (advantageous)Basic life support paramedic (minimum)Supervisory or Management QualificationHazmat TechnicianRegistered with the HPCSA- BLS ParamedicC1 Drivers LicenseProfessional Driving PermitFire Prevention and Safety StrategiesFire InvestigationIncident CommanderSnake identification/bite treatment and snake handlingAdvanced Industrial Fire FightingComputerized maintenance management system such as SAPFixed fire detection/suppression system testing/inspection/maintenance regimesMS Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OutlookFamiliarity with ISO 14001 and 45001 advantageousJob Experience10 Years experience in industrial / Municipal Fire Services in a supervisory/management experience capacity5 years experience performing an emergency response function - firefighter/paramedicKey Performance AreasRespond to and Manage Fire, Hazmat and medical incidents/emergencies onthe site, deploying internal and external resources where required.Fixed and portable fire equipment inspections/maintenance including riskmitigationFire prevention auditsFire investigationsHigh fire risk maintenance work mitigationsOperational and maintenance expenses related to the emergency teamJob Observations/ Behavioural based audits/engagement board sessionsPlanning of actions derived from drills/audits/incidentsReview and continuously improve existing emergency procedures and policiesReview and update emergency training requirements for the mill and departmentas requiredLegal compliance of emergency equipmentPlan emergency response drills and training exercisesEmergency equipment licenses and certificationsCapital equipment replacements and upgrades related to the emergency team as well as fixed fire systems within the millEngagements with local authorities and industries for cross training/drillsAccountable for the readiness of the emergency response teamAccountable for the readiness of emergency response equipment and installationsAccountable for emergency response/readiness engagements with localauthorities and neighbouring communitiesAccountable for the implementation of fire prevention strategies inter aliaincluding hot work control.
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