Hydrant and Extinguisher Technician

at  South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

• To attend in-house and external training courses as required.
• To achieve relevant qualifications within appropriate timescales to support job

role.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.
• To co-operate fully with any scheme or pilot scheme that shall be introduced

within the department or across the Service.

• To implement the principles of the Service’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Policies and Welsh Language Schemes whilst carrying out the above duties.

• To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and

Procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself
and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/omissions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

To ensure the effective testing of all extinguishers within the organisation and to carry
out the inspection and limited maintenance work of fire hydrants within the Service
Area, under the direction of the Hydrant & Extinguisher Team Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To carry out hydrant inspections and plating, safely and in accordance with
   the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act
   2004.
2. To collect and process information to maintain the efficient operation of the
   Hydrant Database and Mobile Data System.
3. To represent the organisation at site specific meetings with key stakeholders.
4. To advise and provide local information relating to the design of hydrant
   layouts on new schemes and coordinate design requirements with water
   company staff.
5. To ensure all works carried out comply with the Drinking Water Inspectorate
   regulations.
6. To liaise with and advise operational staff regarding hydrant locations and
   capabilities.
7. To visit any Station or Department within the Service Area at the direction of
   the Hydrant and Extinguisher Support Team Manager in order to implement
   the Periodic and Testing Maintenance Policy (PTM).
8. To update the database for identification and location of equipment ensuring
   accurate information at all times.
9. To compile and complete any documentation/reports that may be required.
10. To appropriately mark Service assets in line with the requirements of the
    South Wales Fire & Rescue service’s asset marking scheme.
11. To maintain work equipment to the required standard and advise line
    manager of any defective or missing equipment.
12. To inspect and service portable extinguishers, fire blankets, battery operated
    fire alarm systems and hose reels in accordance with the BSI quality system
    and BAFE Guide to Servicing within the planned annual maintenance
    programme and respond to urgent requests when necessary.
13. To ensure the safe collection and transportation to stores of bio hazardous
    materials (e.g. hypodermic needles).
14. To use provided vehicles to undertake allocated duties as directed by the
    Hydrant & Extinguisher Team Manager.
15. To take responsibility for effective personal performance.

role.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.
• To co-operate fully with any scheme or pilot scheme that shall be introduce

Policies and Welsh Language Schemes whilst carrying out the above duties.

• To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies an