Fire Safety Advisor

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Standards of Fire Safety To visit all areas of the Trust on a regular basis to ensure standards of Fire Safety are maintained. To ensure that Fire Safety standards meet those set out in documents issued by the Department of Health and within the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 To report all deviations from the standards statutory requirements and codes of practice to all relevant personnel. To provide advice on structural Fire Safety for existing and new buildings and proposed alterations to buildings. To inspect buildings or alterations following completion and certify compliance with the relevant NHS Firecode and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
To review new Fire Safety legislation and Regulations and, where necessary, provide briefing notes and draft policies and procedures for comment/approval by appropriate meeting groups. To undertake fire risk assessment of onsite construction sites and advise if any issues or concerns. Risk Assessment To undertake Fire Risk Assessments and carry out regular reviews in all premises (both on site and off site) managed by the Trust and to prepare reports and produce action plans for the Significant Findings As appropriate, implement the proposals outlined in the action plan and/or assist in the co-ordination/implementation of the action plan Liaise directly with accommodation lead on external rented properties for staff use Monitor the implementation of the action plan Undertake Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) assessments when requested Planning To give Fire Safety instruction, lectures and practical training to all levels of NHS staff, including part-time and voluntary workers To provide induction training of new staff in Fire Safety and procedures To instruct staff in the use of fire-fighting appliances To give instruction on patient and personnel evacuation To arrange and carry out fire drills/evacuations at agreed times in conjunction with the Heads of Departments Liaison & Local Fire Authority Be the Trusts secondary contact with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS), maintaining a close working relationship and arranging any necessary site visits to be made by them (in the absence of the Fire Officer) To ensure that the DWFRS is informed of Fire Safety arrangements, site and building layout and availability of water supplies for fire fighting In the absence of the Fire Officer, ensure that DWFRS are informed about any special fire or life risk, even if only of a temporary nature, and that they are advised of changes in conditions or situations of any such risk To arrange for the Fire and Rescue Services attendance at drills or exercises Fire & False Alarms In the event of a fire, attend site during working hours and support Fire Team if deemed necessary In the event of a fire, to support the Fire Officer in undertaking an investigation as to the cause and, if appropriate, put forward proposals to reduce the risk of a recurrence To prepare and submit reports relating to fires and false alarms To prepare ad hoc reports when require by the Fire Responsible/Designated perso

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