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Role of Fire Safety Manager(FSM)

11-May-2023 17:48 PM

The main duties of a Fire Safety Manager (FSM) are:

  • ensure at all times that fire safety requirements contained in the Emergency Response Plan.

  • ensure at all times that the occupant load of any part of any building does not exceed the capacity prescribed under the Fire Code.

  • conduct daily checks within the premises and remove or cause to be removed any fire hazard that is found within the premises.

  • prepare and execute the Emergency Response Plan for the premises and distribute the Emergency Response Plan to the occupants of the premises.

  • conduct fire drills for the occupants of the premises at least twice in every calendar year or on such occasion as may be directed by the Commissioner

  • to ensure that all occupants are familiar with the means of escape located within the premises.

  • prepare fire safety guidebooks for the occupants of the premises.

  • train, coordinate and supervise the Company Emergency Response Team for the premises in first-aid, fire-fighting and evacuation in the event of a fire or other related emergencies.

  • train the occupants in the premises in first aid, fire fighting, and evacuation in the event of a fire or other related emergencies.

  • co-ordinate and supervise the occupants within the premises in fire fighting and in evacuation in the event of a fire or other related emergencies.

  • supervise the operation of the Fire Command Centre in the event of a fire or other related emergencies.

  • prepare and implement the Arson Prevention Plan for the premises.

  • notify the Commissioner immediately upon the occurrence of any fire incident on the premises.

  • organize campaigns, training courses, competitions, contests and other activities which will develop and maintain the interest of the occupants within the premises in establishing a fire-safe environment.