Lead - Fire & Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and periodically review the Fire Safety Management Plan and associated operational frameworks.
• Define procedures, guidelines, and standards for fire safety operations across all sites.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure incorporation of findings into safety manuals and operational processes.
• Identify appropriate mitigation measures for significant fire risks in coordination with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, and directives from state fire authorities.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all fire safety-related matters across the portfolio.
• Coordinate and conduct campus evacuation drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of fire safety systems, equipment, and protocols.
• Investigate fire-related incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain fire safety performance metrics and prepare periodic MIS reports for senior management.
• Provide end-to-end support to internal and external stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Coordinate with other departments for execution of fire safety improvement projects and compliance upgrades.
• Establish and maintain strong liaison with state fire services and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure fire safety training programs are conducted for staff and stakeholders, including emergency response readiness.
• Identify training needs and develop structured fire safety awareness and coaching programs.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure adherence to fire safety standards across facilities.
• Monitor daily fire safety operations and ensure timely reporting and issue resolution.
• Present fire safety performance updates to senior management and client stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of best practices, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives in fire safety.
• Ensure documentation, records, and safety manuals are updated and maintained accurately.
• Support organizational initiatives such as safety week, CSR, and employee awareness programs.
• Ensure effective communication of fire safety updates, incidents, and compliance requirements across teams.