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Senior Fire Safety Manager – Safety Department

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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Jamaica Hospital

Senior Fire Safety Manager

Department: Safety
Location: Jamaica, Queens
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
Salary: $95,000 annually + comprehensive benefits

Lead Life Safety at a Level I Trauma Center

Are you a seasoned fire safety professional ready to lead and elevate a critical life safety program in a complex healthcare environment?

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of the MediSys Health Network, is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Manager to oversee and strengthen fire prevention, compliance, and emergency preparedness across our multi-building campus in Queens.

As a fully accredited teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center, our environment is fast-paced, high-acuity, and mission-driven. Fire and life safety is not simply regulatory compliance — it is essential to protecting patients at their most vulnerable moments.

This is a high-visibility leadership role with direct impact on hospital operations and regulatory readiness.

Position Overview

The Senior Fire Safety Manager serves as the hospital’s subject matter expert for fire and life safety compliance. This role leads all fire prevention initiatives, manages regulatory inspections, and acts as liaison with FDNY and accreditation agencies.

You will oversee fire safety systems, drills, training, contractor compliance, and regulatory documentation while ensuring adherence to FDNY, Joint Commission, OSHA, and NFPA standards.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Prevention & Regulatory Leadership

  • Lead and manage the hospital-wide fire safety and life safety program
  • Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments and hazard analyses
  • Develop, implement, and maintain fire safety plans and evacuation procedures
  • Ensure full compliance with FDNY regulations, Joint Commission standards, OSHA requirements, and NFPA guidelines
  • Serve as primary liaison to FDNY and regulatory authorities
  • Investigate and resolve Fire Department violations
  • Oversee contractor work related to fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems
  • Maintain and update Fire Plans for hospital and affiliated buildings

Inspection, Systems Oversight & Emergency Preparedness

  • Direct inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, sprinklers, extinguishers, and suppression systems
  • Respond to and investigate fire alarm activations and incidents
  • Conduct and document fire drills across all shifts in accordance with FDNY and NFPA standards
  • Oversee Fire Watch activities and maintain detailed compliance logs
  • Inspect hot work areas to ensure adherence to safety protocols
  • Participate in Life Safety and Environment of Care meetings

Training & Program Development

  • Develop and deliver hospital-wide fire safety education programs
  • Ensure staff preparedness for emergency situations
  • Maintain accurate and audit-ready compliance documentation

Tagged as: alarm, fire inspection, fire safety

Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of fire safety experience (hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission fire and life safety standards
  • Hands-on experience with fire alarm testing and inspections
  • Experience working directly with FDNY and regulatory agencies preferred

Required Certifications

  • FDNY Citywide Fire Drill Conductor
  • FDNY Fire Alarm Supervisor
  • FDNY Sprinkler/Standpipe Certification
  • OSHA 15–30 Hour Certification (preferred)

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Leadership responsibility in a Level I Trauma Center
  • High visibility and direct regulatory interaction
  • Opportunity to shape and strengthen life safety systems
  • Stable healthcare environment serving a diverse Queens community
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $95,000 annually
  • Full PTO package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement and additional benefits through MediSys Health Network

If you are a confident fire safety leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting and is ready to take ownership of a mission-critical program, we encourage you to apply today.

Help us protect what matters most — our patients, staff, and community.

 
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