Fire And Safety Officer

K L University; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KL University in Hyderabad seeks a Fire Safety Officer to manage campus fire safety and emergency preparedness across academic blocks, labs, hostels, offices, and facilities.

You will conduct inspections of safety equipment, ensure systems are functional, perform risk assessments, and organize evacuation drills for students and staff. The role requires certifications, relevant experience, and strong communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Fire & Safety or related field.
• Relevant fire safety certification and practical experience.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures, risk assessment, and applicable regulations.
• Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and emergency response skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fire safety and emergency preparedness across campus facilities including blocks, labs, hostels, offices, and classrooms.
• Conduct regular inspections of extinguishers, alarms, hydrants, sprinklers, exits, and other equipment.
• Ensure fire safety systems are accessible, functional, and maintained per standards.
• Perform fire risk assessments and identify potential hazards across the campus.
• Organize fire safety awareness programs, drills, and training for students, faculty, staff.
• Develop and review fire emergency response and evacuation plans periodically.
• Coordinate with maintenance, security, administration, and external fire services when needed.
• Maintain inspection reports, maintenance records, incident reports, and compliance docs.
• Keep emergency routes, staircases, assembly points, and exits clear and accessible.
• Support statutory inspections and safety audits as required.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure understanding of response procedures.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

Fire safety degree

Tools

Fire safety equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Fire Safety Officer

Location: KL University, Hyderabad Bachupally Campus

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure fire safety and emergency preparedness across academic blocks, laboratories, hostels, offices, and other campus facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, hydrants, sprinklers, emergency exits, and other fire safety equipment.
• Ensure fire safety systems are accessible, functional, and maintained as per applicable safety standards.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and identify potential fire hazards across the campus.
• Organize fire safety awareness programmes, emergency evacuation drills, and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review fire emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Coordinate with maintenance, security, administration, and external fire and emergency services when required.
• Maintain fire safety inspection reports, equipment maintenance records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure emergency routes, staircases, assembly points, and fire exits remain clear and accessible.
• Support statutory inspections, safety audits, and compliance with applicable fire safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure employees understand emergency response procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Fire & Safety, Fire Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a relevant discipline.
• Relevant fire safety certification and practical experience in fire prevention and emergency management.
• Knowledge of fire safety equipment, evacuation procedures, risk assessment, and applicable regulations.
• Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and emergency response skills.