Fire Safety And Security Officer

Sports For Life; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports For Life is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to develop and implement fire safety and emergency response plans across SFL academies and venues in Mumbai. The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting drills, and training staff and customers in prevention and evacuation procedures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Fire Safety or Emergency Management, with certification in Fire Safety Management and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Fire Safety or Emergency Management, preferably in hospitality or facilities management.
• In-depth knowledge of Fire Safety regulations and Emergency Response Protocols.
• Strong leadership and training & facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal departments.
• Proficiency in Safety Management systems and Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance.
• Certification & Licence in Fire Safety Management from a recognized authority.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fire safety and emergency response plans in line with local and national regulations; ensure all fire safety systems are regularly inspected and operational at all SFL venues.
• Conduct fire safety trainings and fire drills and provide ongoing training to staff on fire prevention, emergency procedures, and equipment usage.
• Perform regular fire hazard assessments, implement corrective actions, and investigate incidents to improve safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Operations, Administration & Safeguarding & Wellness teams, to integrate fire safety across all operations.
• Work with fire authorities and inspectors to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.
• Monitor adherence to fire safety and health regulations; collaborate with relevant internal teams and update policies as required.

Skills

Leadership

Training & facilitation

Communication

Report writing

Regulatory coordination

Education

OHS/Fire Safety degree or diploma

Job description

Position: Fire Safety Officer

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full Time

About SFL:

SFL is a leading multi-sport academy network offering professional coaching across Football, Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, and more. We combine elite infrastructure, certified coaching, and a digital-first approach to help children grow through sport.

Role Overview:

The Fire Safety Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of all fire safety procedures and emergency response plans in SFL Academies, Event/Tournament Venues etc. The incumbent will ensure compliance with local and national fire regulations, conduct regular fire drills, and train staff and customers in fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fire Safety Planning & Compliance: Develop and maintain fire safety and emergency response plans in line with local and national regulations; ensure all fire safety systems are regularly inspected and operational at all SFL venues. Check if the venues have Fire NOC from competent/government authorities.
• Training: Conduct fire safety trainings and fire drills and provide ongoing training to staff on fire prevention, emergency procedures, and equipment usage.
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation: Perform regular fire hazard assessments, implement corrective actions, and investigate incidents to improve safety protocols.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with Operations, Administration & Safeguarding & Wellness teams, to integrate fire safety across all operations.
• External Stakeholder Management: Work with fire authorities and inspectors to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Monitor adherence to fire safety and health regulations; collaborate with relevant internal teams and update policies as required.

Required Qualification:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Fire Safety or Emergency Management, preferably in hospitality or facilities management.
• In-depth knowledge of Fire Safety regulations and Emergency Response Protocols.
• Strong leadership and training & facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal departments.
• Proficiency in Safety Management systems and Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance.
• Certification & Licence in Fire Safety Management from a recognized authority.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Sports For Life (SFL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conduct an objective recruitment process based on the requirements and merit of the candidates. It is against the policy to reject any candidate based on their gender, caste, race, sex, disability, colour, religion, creed or sexual orientation.

SFL has a zero-tolerance policy against any form of child abuse and harassment.