Chief Fire Officer – Security Firm Jobs

at Summit Recruitment & Search
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted July 10, 2020
Category Engineering
Security
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

 

  • Our client, a security firm that offers fire services among others, is looking to recruit a competent Chief fire officer to head their fire department.
  • The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi with expected travel nationally.
  • He/she will oversee the routine administrative running of the department to ensure smooth operations.
  • The desired candidate Must have leadership experience and at least 4 years’ experience in a fire department or fire safety role.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Planning and strategizing of their fire service.
  • Enforce municipal fire codes and ensure public safety by inspecting fire alarm and protection systems.
  • Schedule and assigns duties to firefighters.
  • Train and drill team in firefighting and rescue techniques.
  • Evaluate the firefighter’s performance and oversee their advancement.
  • Monitor the care and maintenance of the fire station and all equipment.
  • Prepare quotations and fire risk assessment reports to send to clients.
  • Sourcing and conducting price comparisons with hardware suppliers.
  • Conduct Fire marshal training both in-house and to paying clients.
  • Advise MD on technological advancements that may lead to better products and service enhancement.
  • Market the firefight department.

    Qualifications:

  • At least 4 years’ experience in a fire department or fire safety role.
  • Leadership experience of at least 1 year.
  • Must have undertaken Fire-fighting training and Fire marshal course.
  • Basic IT course qualification/experience is essential.
  • Advanced IT course qualification is advantageous.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be friendly, dynamic, a good communicator and have strong leadership skills.

 

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