What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIRE SAFETY TECHNICIAN (CORRECTIONS) position at State of Rhode Island?
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for fire protective and preventive services in secured and unsecured areas of a correctional institution by inspecting for fire hazards, checking the condition of fire detection and detention equipment and appliances, recommending changes and improvements, and instructing personnel in fire preventive procedures and the proper responses to emergency situations; and to do related work as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction with latitude allowed to establish and carry out fire protective and preventive policies and procedures.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: To have immediate charge of employees and inmates assigned to assist in carrying out the work of a fire protective and preventive program.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To be responsible for fire protective and preventive services in secured and unsecured areas of a correctional institution by inspecting for fire hazards, checking the condition of fire detection and detention equipment and appliances, recommending changes and improvements, and instructing personnel in fire preventive measures and the proper responses to emergency situations. To inspect extinguishers, sprinklers, hoses, smoke and heat detectors, and other fire protective equipment to assure their proper functioning.To inspect heating units, exit lights, doors, fire escapes, window grilles, manholes and pipelines for possible fire and safety hazards.To inspect all structural aspects of buildings for possible fire hazards.To make investigations of reported fire hazards.To instruct staff and inmates workers on the proper storing and handling of combustibles.To instruct personnel in the care and use of fire detection and detention equipment, the method of turning on alarms, emergency fire procedures, and the evacuation of inmates.To prepare reports of inspections, making recommendations for enforcement of safety standards and elimination of fire hazards.To prepare or procure reports of all fires in health facilities including a review of the damage and probable cause together with recommendations for prevention of the recurrence of such fires.To make follow-up investigations of such incidents to ensure that recommendations have been complied with.To do related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As part of the Facilities Maintenance team, work with staff at all levels to ensure compliance with national, state, and local life safety and fire safety regulations as well as American Correctional Association standards.NFPA 1031 – Certified Fire Inspector 1 certification preferred.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for fire protective and preventive services in secured and unsecured areas of a correctional institution by inspecting for fire hazards, checking the condition of fire detection and detention equipment and appliances, recommending changes and improvements, and instructing personnel in fire preventive procedures and the proper responses to emergency situations; and to do related work as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction with latitude allowed to establish and carry out fire protective and preventive policies and procedures.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: To have immediate charge of employees and inmates assigned to assist in carrying out the work of a fire protective and preventive program.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To be responsible for fire protective and preventive services in secured and unsecured areas of a correctional institution by inspecting for fire hazards, checking the condition of fire detection and detention equipment and appliances, recommending changes and improvements, and instructing personnel in fire preventive measures and the proper responses to emergency situations. To inspect extinguishers, sprinklers, hoses, smoke and heat detectors, and other fire protective equipment to assure their proper functioning.To inspect heating units, exit lights, doors, fire escapes, window grilles, manholes and pipelines for possible fire and safety hazards.To inspect all structural aspects of buildings for possible fire hazards.To make investigations of reported fire hazards.To instruct staff and inmates workers on the proper storing and handling of combustibles.To instruct personnel in the care and use of fire detection and detention equipment, the method of turning on alarms, emergency fire procedures, and the evacuation of inmates.To prepare reports of inspections, making recommendations for enforcement of safety standards and elimination of fire hazards.To prepare or procure reports of all fires in health facilities including a review of the damage and probable cause together with recommendations for prevention of the recurrence of such fires.To make follow-up investigations of such incidents to ensure that recommendations have been complied with.To do related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As part of the Facilities Maintenance team, work with staff at all levels to ensure compliance with national, state, and local life safety and fire safety regulations as well as American Correctional Association standards.NFPA 1031 – Certified Fire Inspector 1 certification preferred.
