Key Responsibilities:Conduct regular inspections of buildings, means of escape, and all fire-fighting equipment to ensure proper location, marking, repair, and working orderReview and develop fire orders and evacuation schemes for various building types, with particular attention to mentally ill and non-ambulant patients, and create fire plans for all HSE buildingsProvide staff instruction and training on fire hazard avoidance, summoning fire brigade, operating fire alarms/equipment, means of escape, and evacuation proceduresArrange and conduct regular fire drills in each institution and ensure proper executionMonitor water supply and firefighting infrastructure through regular testing to ensure sufficient volume and pressure, and ensure hydrants are clearly identifiedAdvise on and ensure compliance with Health Technical Memorandums, Fire Protection Standards, and Building RegulationsMaintain comprehensive records of inspections, fires, evacuation drills, fire-fighting equipment, and related mattersSubmit regular reports to Estates Manager at three-monthly intervals on fire prevention services status, and immediately report fire outbreaks, breaches, and drill failuresMonitor and report on Health Safety and Infrastructural Risk issues across the HSE Estate and projectsAct as an information resource to management and staff on fire safety, general safety, health and welfare matters, and participate in risk assessment processesEducational Requirements:HETAC Level 7 qualification (NQF) in engineering, fire engineering, architecture, Health and Safety, or Building Services/Building SurveyORan equivalent qualificatio**nExperience Requirement**s:Minimum of 2 years experience in a comparabl e Fire and Safety roleExperience in construction and maintenance of buildings or installation/maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and heating servic**esTechnical Experien**ce:Fire safety risk assessment experienceExperience preparing and submitting fire safety certificate applicationsExperience conducting fire safety train***ingKey Skills and Competenc***ies:Legislative Knowledge:Fire Services Act 1981 &2003Health Technical Memorandum 05 Fire SafetyBuilding Control Act 1990 &2007Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Stand**ardsTechnical Knowl**edge:Fire precautions, Occupational Health and Safety welfare measures and proceduresConstruction and maintenance of buildings, equipment, services, and building regulationsFire precautions and health and safety measures for construction, residential buildings, hospitals, and healthcare facil**itiesProfessional S**kills:Effective planning and organizing skills with resource management awarenessAbility to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectivelyStrong communication and presentationskillsAbility to present information clearly and conciselyFacilitation and group management through learning processesAbility to give constructive fe**edbackLeadership & Mana**gement:Technical skills and ability to motivate staff in fire prevention and safety measuresLeadership and team managementskillsAbility to work with multi-disciplinary teammembersAwareness and appreciation of servic**e usersIT**Skills:Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointEmail and Internet as a resea**rch toolOther Requ**irements:Access to appropriate transport (role involves travel between sites)Good character and health suitable for regular and efficient serviceJob Types: Full-time,Fixed termContract length:24 monthsBenefits:FlexitimeOn-site parkingSick payAbility to commute/relocate:Castlebar, Co. Mayo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work(required)