Your new company

An organisation in the Cork/Kerry region is seeking a Fire Prevention Officer to support fire safety compliance across a range of buildings and facilities. The role involves providing expert guidance on fire‑risk management, conducting inspections, coordinating evacuation planning, and supporting safety‑related training and audits.

Your new role

• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, means of escape, fire‑fighting equipment, hydrants, and any areas presenting fire risk; ensure all equipment is correctly located, marked, maintained, and operational.

• Develop, review, and update fire orders, evacuation plans, and fire plans for a wide range of building types, including high‑risk or non‑ambulant environments.

• Provide staff instruction on fire‑safety procedures, including hazard avoidance, alarm operation, summoning emergency services, preventing smoke spread, and safe evacuation.

• Organise and oversee regular fire drills across all assigned locations, ensuring they are carried out correctly and identifying improvements.

• Monitor water‑supply adequacy for fire‑fighting purposes; ensure hydrants are identifiable and report deficiencies.

• Advise on compliance with fire‑protection standards and building regulations, ensuring correct implementation across facilities.

• Maintain detailed records of inspections, drills, equipment checks, and any incidents; provide quarterly written reports and immediate reporting of fire outbreaks or safety breaches.

• Monitor contractor safety performance and construction‑related fire risks on premises.

• Contribute to emergency‑plan development and identify/prioritise essential fire‑safety work for budget planning.

• Support accident investigations related to fire or infrastructural risk and provide formal investigation reports when required.

• Act as a fire‑safety information resource for management and staff; advise on training needs and coordinate with training providers.

• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and performance monitoring of the organisation’s safety‑management programme.

What you'll need to succeed

• Level 7 qualification in Engineering, Fire Engineering, Architecture, Health & Safety, Building Services/Surveying, or an equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a comparable Fire & Safety role.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to interpret and apply fire‑protection standards, building regulations, and safety‑management principles.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to advise, train, and engage with multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organisational skills, including record‑keeping, reporting, and coordinating inspections, drills, and audits.

• Demonstrated ability to assess, manage, and monitor fire, safety, and infrastructural risks in operational environments.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary, with opportunity for raises
• 12‑month contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months, offering stability and continuity.

• Structured working week, providing clarity around hours and expectations.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development opportunities

What you need to do now

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