Fire Life & Safety Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Compliance

• Serve as the Cluster FL&S authority, aligning both properties with D-SAFE guidelines and legal fire safety requirements.
• Ensure that Fire Safety Inspection Certificates (FSIC) and Fire Safety Evaluation Clearances (FSEC) are obtained, renewed, and displayed as required by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
• Develop a cluster-wide FL&S compliance calendar, coordinating audits, inspections, and renewals for both properties.
• Build strong working relationships with BFP, LGUs, and emergency response agencies in Davao City and Davao de Oro.

2. Fire Safety Management

• Establish and oversee FL&S programs across both properties.
• Ensure all staff receive D-SAFE and RA 9514-mandated training on evacuation, fire prevention, and hazard control.
• Maintain and update fire exit signage and evacuation maps in English and Filipino.
• Submit consolidated fire safety and compliance reports to property management and corporate.

3. Fire Prevention & Hazard Control

• Implement D-SAFE fire prevention programs, ensuring hazard inspections are performed minimum twice a month in Davao and in Lubi.
• Conduct weekly or monthly safety inspections across guest floors, kitchens, BOH, and perimeters, correcting and documenting hazards.
• Monitor escape routes daily at both properties, ensuring no obstructions and reporting compliance to management.
• Coordinate with Engineering to maintain fire-rated doors, extinguishers, hydrants, and hose reels.

4. Systems Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM)

• Oversee inspection, testing, and maintenance of all life safety systems:
• Fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, hydrants, smoke detectors, and emergency lights.
• Elevators, generators, and emergency power systems related to life safety.
• Maintain a cluster-wide inventory of FL&S equipment, reviewed annually in line with D-SAFE audit standards.
• Develop and update the Cluster Master FL&S Plan, with scheduled ITM activities, responsibilities, and escalation protocols.

5. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Establish and implement cluster-wide emergency response procedures.
• Lead the Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in Davao and Lubi, ensuring proper training in fire suppression, evacuation, bomb threats, and crisis response.
• Conduct quarterly evacuation drills and monthly scenario-based drills across both properties, in line with D-SAFE and RA 9514 mandates.
• Maintain updated emergency contact lists (BFP, police, hospitals, LGUs, and anti-terrorism units) for both properties.
• Coordinate with HR and Security for staff headcounts and accountability during evacuations.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct safety reviews during renovations and contractor projects in both Davao and Lubi, enforcing D-SAFE contractor access controls.
• Participate in both properties Loss & Crisis Committees, reporting on FL&S compliance.
• Pursue professional development through updated certifications and training, ensuring cluster best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering (Davao) and GM (Lubi).

Accountabilities

1. Legal Accountability (Philippine Fire Code – RA 9514)

• Ensure both properties comply fully with RA 9514 and BFP regulations, including:
• Valid FSIC and FSEC certifications.
• Safe, unobstructed evacuation routes and proper fire signage.
• Fire-resistant construction and approved materials in renovations.
• Conduct biannual fire drills as mandated, and maintain records for government inspections.
• Acknowledge responsibility for penalties under RA 9514 in cases of non-compliance.

2. D-SAFE Accountability

• Serve as the Cluster Representative for D-SAFE FL&S, ensuring consistent compliance across Davao and Lubi.
• Lead D-SAFE audits and corrective action plans.
• Ensure inspection checklists, hazard logs, drill reports, and ITM records are updated, accurate, and audit-ready.

3. Risk & Crisis Management

• Maintain readiness of all fire safety and emergency systems.
• Provide immediate engineering and technical support during emergencies at either property.
• Coordinate with Security and Engineering teams to enforce D-SAFE hazard prevention standards.

4. Guest & Staff Safety

• Guarantee safe evacuation systems and trained ERTs at both properties.
• Promote a safety-first culture across staff, fostering guest confidence.
• Safeguard confidential hotel, guest, and staff information in line with D-SAFE information security protocols.