Bonginkosi Brighten Mahlambi

Fire Safety Officer

EThekwini Municipality

Durban

2009.10 - Current

Evaluated success of fire safety training programs by analyzing participant feedback, adjusting future sessions for optimal results.
Promoted a safe working environment by identifying hazardous materials and ensuring their proper storage, handling, and disposal.
Provided expert advice during the development of emergency response plans to ensure comprehensive coverage and effectiveness in times of crisis.
Implemented a preventative maintenance program for fire protection systems, ensuring optimal performance during emergencies.
Applying existing legislations, national standards, and municipal by-laws, as well as the latest technologies and thoughts available nationally and internationally.
Attending meetings on behalf of the Department or Section, discussions with other Council Departments, external organizations, and providing feedback to the Fire Safety Officer, fire safety manager, Senior manager fire safety, and Chief fire Officer via the chain of command.
Recommending policies and procedures for the delivery of inspection services by using management objectives, so that inspections are conducted in accordance with the policies of the Municipality and due process of the law is followed.
Identifying occupancy classification of mixed-use occupancies so that each area is classified in accordance with applicable legislation, national standards, municipal by-laws, and the policies of the municipality.
Computing the maximum allowable occupant load of multi-use buildings by using field observations or a description of its uses, so that the maximum allowable occupant load is calculated.
Evaluating fire protection systems and equipment provided for life safety and property protection.
Inspecting and Analyzing the egress elements of buildings or portion of a building by using observations made during a field inspection so that means of egress elements are provided and located, and deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
Determining the operational readiness of existing fire detection and alarm systems by using test documentation and field observations so that the systems are in an operational state, maintenance is documented, and deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
Evaluating hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes, and operations by using field observations and documentation so that the equipment, processes, or operations are installed, and deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
Inspecting emergency access for an existing or new site by using field observations so that the required access for emergency responders is maintained and deficiencies are identified, documented, and corrected.
Evaluating compliance for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials by using field observations, so that deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
Identify and verifying firefighting water supply for sites by using pressure & flow test results, and water supply data so that required flows are in accordance with applicable Legislation, National Standards, and Municipal By-Laws, and deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
Verifying compliance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other building service equipment and operations by using field observations so that the systems and other equipment are maintained and deficiencies are identified, documented, and reported.
In order to enforce Emergency Services Legislative Authority and ensure compliance with the Fire Protection Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fire Brigade Services Act, and Emergency Services By-Laws.
Conducting inspections, either individually or jointly with other law enforcement agencies, on certain designated occupancies during or after normal working hours.
Issuing corrective orders and violation notices, and serving summonses as necessary.
Conducting fire cause and origin determination during incidents by performing on-site analysis through specialist interpretative fire cause techniques and on-scene interviews with witnesses.
Interacting with the South African Police Services fire investigation unit to ensure collaborative outcomes.
Providing technical support in terms of fire cause and origins determination, including the performance of required or provided fire protection features, ignition scenarios, and fire development. Testifies as an expert witness when required.
Compiling reports to assist in the preparation of cases for submission and prosecution by the South African Police Services.

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Fire Safety Officer

Education

High School Diploma -

High School Diploma -

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High School Diploma -

High School Diploma -

Fire Safety Officer

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