The Fire Protection Technician coordinates all fire and emergency activities for the assigned site / plant and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.   The position is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining a simple but effective fire safety program that meets regulated standards. Communicate with Facility Management on fire safety issues.Communicate with all appropriate regulatory agencies involved with fire protection issues including but not limited to state, county and city officials.Ensure compliance with all regulations concerning fire safety.  Advise facility management if plant systems or programs approach non-compliance and assist in developing action plan to address issues.Monitor performance measurements relating to fire suppression and fire fighting equipment and report problems along with solutions.Manage projects related to fire safety and fire fighting equipmentCommunicate with Insurance and Company auditors on Risk Management issues.Investigate all fire incidents, prepare and submit required reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.Insure fire protection equipment is in service as soon as possible after a fire incident.Maintain all required inspection, maintenance, and testing documentation for fire protection systems as required by law, insurance companies, and corporate loss prevention.Respond to alarms and direct activities of Kronospan associates at the scene of fire emergenciesEstablish SOPs for all issures related to fire suppression, fire prevention and fire fightingCoordinate training and walk-throughs with city fire fightersPlan and implement fire and EMS programs in coordination with city officials and plant managementInterpret and advise management concerning fire prevention standards, codes, and programsConduct fire safety inspection of all new equipment prior to commissioningConduct and/or Coordinate all mandatory fire system testingWork closely with maintenance staff to ensure any safety hazards are corrected.Make necessary repairs to mechanical and electrical fire suppression systemsCoordinate with maintenance and purchasing departments to ensure equipment is maintained and necessary parts and supplies are on hand.Recommend purchases of necessary fire related equipmentActively participate in shutdown planning meetings relative to fire issues
