Your new company
An organisation in the Cork/Kerry region is seeking a Fire Prevention Officer to support fire safety compliance across a range of buildings and facilities. The role involves providing expert guidance on fire‑risk management, conducting inspections, coordinating evacuation planning, and supporting safety‑related training and audits.
Your new role
* Conduct regular inspections of buildings, means of escape, fire‑fighting equipment, hydrants, and any areas presenting fire risk; ensure all equipment is correctly located, marked, maintained, and operational.
* Develop, review, and update fire orders, evacuation plans, and fire plans for a wide range of building types, including high‑risk or non‑ambulant environments.
* Provide staff instruction on fire‑safety procedures, including hazard avoidance, alarm operation, summoning emergency services, preventing smoke spread, and safe evacuation.
* Organise and oversee regular fire drills across all assigned locations, ensuring they are carried out correctly and identifying improvements.
* Monitor water‑supply adequacy for fire‑fighting purposes; ensure hydrants are identifiable and report deficiencies.
* Advise on compliance with fire‑protection standards and building regulations, ensuring correct implementation across facilities.
* Maintain detailed records of inspections, drills, equipment checks, and any incidents; provide quarterly written reports and immediate reporting of fire outbreaks or safety breaches.
* Monitor contractor safety performance and construction‑related fire risks on premises.
* Contribute to emergency‑plan development and identify/prioritise essential fire‑safety work for budget planning.
* Support accident investigations related to fire or infrastructural risk and provide formal investigation reports when required.
* Act as a fire‑safety information resource for management and staff; advise on training needs and coordinate with training providers.
* Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and performance monitoring of the organisation's safety‑management programme.
What you'll need to succeed
* Level 7 qualification in Engineering, Fire Engineering, Architecture, Health & Safety, Building Services/Surveying, or an equivalent qualification.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a comparable Fire & Safety role.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to interpret and apply fire‑protection standards, building regulations, and safety‑management principles.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to advise, train, and engage with multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong organisational skills, including record‑keeping, reporting, and coordinating inspections, drills, and audits.
* Demonstrated ability to assess, manage, and monitor fire, safety, and infrastructural risks in operational environments.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary, with opportunity for raises
* 12‑month contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months, offering stability and continuity.
* Structured working week, providing clarity around hours and expectations.
* Annual leave entitlement.
* Professional development opportunities
What you need to do now
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