Life Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Life Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining life safety and fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. This role oversees inspections, documentation, training, and drills related to fire safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental safety. The Life Safety Coordinator collaborates with clinical and non-clinical departments, regulatory agencies, and service vendors to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local life safety regulations, including Joint Commission (JC), NFPA, OSHA, and CMS standards.
• Conducts and documents regular inspections of life safety systems and equipment, including fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and exit routes.
• Coordinates fire drills, disaster preparedness exercises, and emergency response training to ensure staff readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains and organizes detailed records of audits, inspections, training, service contracts, maintenance logs, and safety reports.
• Serves as liaison with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and external inspectors to schedule and support facility inspections.
• Oversees fire alarm monitoring systems, responds to alerts, and communicates system issues or activations to the appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates the review, revision, and distribution of the Environment of Care (EOC), Fire, Safety, and Disaster Plans; maintains current manuals and documentation for all departments and off-site locations.
• Tracks inventory and manages service contracts for facility life safety systems and safety-related communication devices, including pagers and cell phones.
• Prepares reports and meeting minutes for the Environment of Care Committee; submits quarterly and annual reports to leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Supports facility operations by assisting with purchasing, scheduling, and coordination of service vendors for repairs and upgrades to safety-related systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in hospital facilities, plant operations, life safety, or a related safety compliance role required
• Experience with life safety code compliance and documentation in a healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of life safety codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., NFPA, CMS, OSHA, JC).
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills with attention to regulatory documentation and timelines.
• Effective communication skills with ability to lead training, collaborate across departments, and liaise with external agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facility monitoring software.
• Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations and prioritize tasks under pressure.

Licenses and Certifications

• Life Safety or Emergency Management certification (e.g., CFPS, CHSP, CHEP) preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support preferred