FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER – BOTSWANA POWER COPERATION

6.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (POSITION OUTPUTS)

6.1 Schedules and conducts periodic inspections and tests of fire equipment including firebreaks, all fixed fire detection and suppression systems, and reports on defects

6.2 Ensures effective maintenance of fire equipment by outside service providers in line with BPC standards and legal requirements

6.3 Schedules, conducts and/or arranges for all training of fire coordinators, fire teams, induction of new employees and contractors to ensure to ensure sufficient pool of trained personnel.

6.4 Conducts fire and evacuation drills to prepare team members for fire emergencies and arranges fist aid training for fire team members

6.5 Liaises with local fire authorities in area of responsibility to provide technical assistance in the event of fire emergencies.

6.6 Conducts fire risk assessments in are of responsibility and recommends control/corrective measures to minimise the identified risks.

6.7 Prepares monthly and annual fire incident statistics highlighting problem areas and makes recommendations and submits to the Fire Risk Coordinator for analysis.

6.8 Leads fire fighting team in the event of a fire outbreak and coordinates activities of the team.

6.9 Investigates minor fire outbreaks and liaises with external fire services bodies as required.

6.10 Ensures that all safety and loss control standards (Safety Health and Environmental) contained in the Corporation’s standards are adhered to.

6.11 Undertakes Such Other Related Duties as Directed by the Supervisor

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