Fire Prevention Officer

Crewit Resourcing is looking for a Fire Prevention Officer to provide fire risk management advice that protects staff, patients, and the public, while ensuring the organisation complies with all legal and statutory Fire Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspection of buildings, means of escape, and fire‑fighting equipment.
• Ensure equipment is correctly located, marked, maintained, and fully functional.
• Inspect high-risk premises and report fire prevention breaches
• Prepare and review fire orders and evacuation plans for all building types, including for non‑ambulant or vulnerable occupants.
• Produce fire plans for all assigned HSE facilities.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, drills, equipment, incidents, and reports.
• Train staff on avoiding fire hazards, fire alarm operation, evacuation, and early fire containment.
• Conduct regular fire drills and ensure proper execution.
• Test water supply for firefighting volume and pressure; report deficiencies.
• Ensure hydrants are clearly identified.
• Provide advice on Health Technical Memorandums, Fire Protection Standards, and Building Regulations.
• Monitor adequacy of all escape routes.
• Provide quarterly written reports and immediate reporting of fires or safety breaches.
• Participate in safety audits, accident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Support safety training programmes for maintenance staff.
• Monitor safety performance of external contractors.
• Contribute to Minor Capital Programme planning related to fire safety
• Assist with emergency plan development and amendments.
• Participate in the Integrated Quality and Risk Committee

Qualifications & Experience

• A Level 7 qualification in engineering, fire engineering, architecture, health & safety, building services, or building surveying OR A Level 6 qualification (pre‑Oct 2010 public service entry) plus minimum 4 years relevant fire & safety experience
• 2+ years’ comparable Fire & Safety experience.
• 4+ years’ comparable Fire & Safety experience.
• Must demonstrate strong technical and managerial capability.
• Must meet health and character requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in construction/maintenance of buildings or M&E systems.
• Fire risk assessment experience.
• Experience with fire safety certificate applications.
• Delivery of fire safety training.
• Knowledge of Fire Services Act (1981 & 2003), HTM 05, Building Control Acts.
• Strong understanding of fire precautions, H&S, and healthcare safety standards.
• Good knowledge of building construction, maintenance, and regulations.
• Planning, organisation, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong communication & presentation ability.
• Technical and leadership skills.
• ICT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet).

Contract: Initial 12‑month fixed-term.

Salary: €54,443 – €83,757

Probation: 12‑month probation period.

Location: Dublin 10