The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fire Safety Officer
New York, NY
Mar 26, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Fire protection and the protection of Museum visitors, personnel, and art collections from the hazards of fire. Make inspections of auxilary protection equipment to insure proper maintenance. Make daily systematic fire safety inspections of building. Instructs Museum personnel in operation of fire extinguishers and methods of transmitting alarms. Supervises all welding and burning operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Conducts fire drills and fire instruction as directed by Security Management.

  • Secures compliance with the NYC fire codes procedures and regulations pertaining to the storage and use of flammable or hazardous materials.

  • Acts as fire guard during welding and cutting operations and checks for hidden sparks after operations are finished.

  • Responds to all emergency calls in the Museum. Provide appropriate first aid treatment, in a medical emergency, before arrival of emergency medical technicians. This may include performing CPR or administrating the use of AED

  • Advises Security Management on all matters related to fire safety

  • Liaison with NYC Fire Department and escort NYC Fire Inspectors

  • Identify potential safety or fire hazards; take action or make recommendations to eliminate hazards.

  • Assist the Fire Safety Manager develop plans for easy evacuation of people in the Museum in case of a fire outbreak, structural collapse, or any other emergency requiring an evacuation.

  • Oversee and facilitate fire drills, building inspections, and fire safety instruction as directed by Security and Buildings Management.

  • Ensure compliance with the NYC fire codes, procedures and regulations pertaining to the storage and use of flammable and/or hazardous materials is enforced.

  • Supervise and ensure permits are valid to conduct "hot work" using oxygen and a flammable gas, such as acetylene or propane.

  • Serve as lead contact with NYC Fire Department staff and NYC Fire Inspectors

  • Maintain all fire safety equipment in the building, such as fire extinguishers and other fire-suppression equipment; and assist the Buildings and Security Departments with the life-cycle replacement requirements for non-functioning, old equipment.

  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Skills:

  • Must have full time fire fighting experience in a major municipal fire department

  • EMT-b or Paramedic experience preferred

  • Have experience in fire extinguishment.

Knowledge and Education:

  • College degree preferred.

  • Possess knowledge of the chemistry of fire and knowledge of the NYC fire codes, rules and regulations pertaining to combustibles and flammables.

  • Individual must qualify for Certificate of Fitness as a fire guard for public assembly and torch operations from the NYC Fire Department

Compensation Range:

  • New Hire Pay Rate: $23/hour

  • The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. *Incumbent rates may vary depending on an individual employee's seniority status, and/or based on terms as provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.

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