Fire Protection Technician

The Fire Protection Technician coordinates all fire and emergency activities for the assigned site / plant and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.   The position is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining a simple but effective fire safety program that meets regulated standards. 

• Communicate with Facility Management on fire safety issues.

• Communicate with all appropriate regulatory agencies involved with fire protection issues including but not limited to state, county and city officials.

• Ensure compliance with all regulations concerning fire safety.  Advise facility management if plant systems or programs approach non-compliance and assist in developing action plan to address issues.

• Monitor performance measurements relating to fire suppression and fire fighting equipment and report problems along with solutions.

• Manage projects related to fire safety and fire fighting equipment

• Communicate with Insurance and Company auditors on Risk Management issues.

• Investigate all fire incidents, prepare and submit required reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.

• Insure fire protection equipment is in service as soon as possible after a fire incident.

• Maintain all required inspection, maintenance, and testing documentation for fire protection systems as required by law, insurance companies, and corporate loss prevention.

• Respond to alarms and direct activities of Kronospan associates at the scene of fire emergencies

• Establish SOPs for all issures related to fire suppression, fire prevention and fire fighting

• Coordinate training and walk-throughs with city fire fighters

• Plan and implement fire and EMS programs in coordination with city officials and plant management

• Interpret and advise management concerning fire prevention standards, codes, and programs

• Conduct fire safety inspection of all new equipment prior to commissioning

• Conduct and/or Coordinate all mandatory fire system testing

• Work closely with maintenance staff to ensure any safety hazards are corrected.

• Make necessary repairs to mechanical and electrical fire suppression systems

• Coordinate with maintenance and purchasing departments to ensure equipment is maintained and necessary parts and supplies are on hand.

• Recommend purchases of necessary fire related equipment

• Actively participate in shutdown planning meetings relative to fire issues