Fire Chief

Overview

Founded in 1973, Inter‑Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter‑Con specializes in customized security services for clients whose needs exceed traditional guard firms, including the Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security, Energy, Defense, Fortune 500 companies, major public utilities, and ultra‑high net‑worth individuals.

Inter‑Con employs over
35,000 security personnel worldwide, trained and managed by professionals with military, law‑enforcement, and security experience. The company is 100% family‑owned and managed, and leads the industry in customized, high‑requirement security solutions.

Job Location:

Lake Orion, MI48359. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $58,000 – $60,000 per year. Job Shift: Day.

• Responsible for supervision of fire prevention/protection and emergency response activities including incipient stage firefighting personnel.
• Assures compliance with applicable General Motors Fire Prevention / Protection Manual as well as National Fire Prevention / Protection standards and regulations.
• Conducts quarterly and annual review questions, utilizing the Security Compliance System; maintains associated corrective actions and recommendations.
• Maintains functional understanding of security operations, policies, and procedures.
• Interfaces with and provides fire prevention / protection guidance to management, General Motors personnel, regulatory agencies, including local and state fire authorities.
• Develops, implements, and supports programs for site‑specific training and fire‑and‑safety‑related monthly exercises; training may include fire suppression systems maintenance and testing, fire prevention, hot‑work permit issuance, emergency response planning, etc., as required by government regulations and General Motors standards and guidelines.
• Ensures that pertinent training, inspection and maintenance records comply with appropriate regulatory agencies and General Motors policies and procedures.
• Audits facilities for compliance with General Motors policies and procedures regarding fire prevention / protection issues and ensures consistency.
• Coordinates fire equipment inspection / certification activities on site; ensures records are maintained in compliance with required standards.
• Coordinates all impairments to fire protection systems and/or equipment; ensures they are handled promptly and correctly and records are maintained accordingly.
• May be responsible for research, obtaining quotes and entering information into GM purchase / procurement system to support replacement fire equipment or supplies according to local General Motors procedures.
• Where assigned (not common), may be responsible for structural firefighting operations, confined‑space rescue programs, and/or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• As assigned (not common), responsible for structural stage fire brigade training, emergency response, and safety preparedness drills.
• Participates in Loss Prevention Survey.
• Responds to emergencies as outlined in local procedures.
• Participates in pre‑emergency planning and assists in implementation of emergency plans with both facilities and outside emergency organizations; coordinates fire department visits to the facility.
• Assures that all fire and related AIMS reports are completed and forwarded; identifies trends and ensures appropriate corrective action is communicated and taken; completes follow‑up as needed.
• Attends meetings with plant management, engineering, quality assurance personnel and others regarding general inquiries from plant personnel to ensure proper fire prevention and protection requirements during new construction, planned renovations and demolition.
• Ensures hot work permit process is properly administered and maintained.
• May supervise security staff in fire functions.
• Makes recommendations on managerial methods to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures or implement cost reductions.
• Maintains data and records following General Motors Record Retention guidelines and requirements.
• Carries out all duties in…