Assistant Manager Fire & Safety

Position: Assistant Manager Fire & Safety

Department: Loss Prevention & Risk Management (LPRM)

Location: Andhra Pradesh

Age Limit: Below 35 Years

Experience: 4-5 years

1. Role Purpose:

To implement and monitor fire prevention, protection, and emergency response measures

across assigned retail stores, warehouses, and offices ensuring full compliance with

statutory norms and company safety standards.

2. Key Responsibilities:

Fire Prevention & System Maintenance

• Ensure all fire protection systems (hydrant, sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher, etc.) remain

functional and compliant.

• Conduct fire risk assessments, inspections, and coordinate preventive maintenance with

Engineering teams.

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and periodically review store-level emergency and evacuation plans.

• Conduct regular fire and evacuation drills; ensure readiness of response teams.

• Coordinate with local Fire Brigade and statutory authorities during emergencies.

Training Awareness

• Organize fire safety trainings and drills for store and warehouse staff.

• Build awareness on fire safety practices among employees and contractors.

Audit, Inspection & Compliance

• Conduct internal fire safety audits and ensure timely closure of findings.

• Maintain documentation for fire equipment testing, drills, and statutory compliance.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare monthly safety performance reports and incident summaries.

• Support regional and corporate teams in safety initiatives and audits.

3. Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate Degree (Science or Engineering preferred).

• Diploma / PG Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering (recognized by Govt. body / UGC

approved University).

• ADIS / PDIS preferred.

• 4 - 8 years of relevant experience in Fire & Safety within Retail / Warehouse / Industrial operations.

• Certified Fire Officer / Fire Supervisor / Sub-Officer preferred.

• First Aid or Disaster Management certification desirable.

4. Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, NBC, and local fire regulations.

• Hands-on experience in audits, risk assessment, and emergency management.

• Good communication and training skills.

• Must have a good command of Telugu, Hindi and English.

• Proactive, safety-driven, and able to work under pressure.

• Willingness to travel frequently to multiple store locations.