Fire and Safety Officer Salaries in Nigeria

Fire and Safety Officers performs regular fire safety inspections of all facilities under their care, ensuring that they meet all necessary codes and regulations. They also respond to fire emergencies, investigating and reporting the causes of fire and taking appropriate responsive actions.

Duties of a Fire and Safety Officer

• They inspect all facilities under their care, and ensure that they meet all necessary codes and regulations.
• Respond to fire emergencies and arson crimes, investigating and reporting the causes of fire and taking appropriate responsive actions.
• Maintain all fire safety equipment in the building, such as fire extinguishers and other fire-suppression equipment, replacing dysfunctional equipment when it cannot be fixed.
• Perform preventative work on buildings and equipment as well to reduce the need for maintenance and replacement.
• Provide education and training to all company and facility staff members to ensure that the staff is adequately aware of fire safety code and preventative measures in order to facilitate the safety of a building and its employees and reduce violations.

Fire and Safety Officer Qualifications

• BA/BSc/HND in Social Sciences
• Fire investigation certification
• Firefighting certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of good safety practices.
• Knowledge of decontamination procedures.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Superb report writing skills.
• Developing emergency procedures.
• Carrying out post incident analysis.
• Can interact effectively with a diverse population.

Fire and Safety Officer Interview Questions

• Explain How Often Should I Change The Battery In My Smoke Detector?
• What Type Of Extinguisher Would You Use On A Petrol Fire?
• How Would You Dispose Of Flammable Waste In A Workroom?
• If You Discover A Fire What Action Should You Take?
• What Action Do You Take If A Persons Clothes Catch Fire?