UMESH KUMAR
Senior officer-Fire & Safety
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Accomplished Fire & Safety professional with a proven track record at Jones Lang LaSalle, enhancing fire safety protocols and reducing workplace accidents through comprehensive risk management and employee training. Skilled in hazard identification and adept at fostering a culture of safety. Achieved significant improvement in compliance and emergency preparedness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer-Fire & Safety at Cyber City
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
06.2023 - Current
- Inspect and maintain firefighting systems (fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers, alarms, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to fire safety regulations and standards.
Develop fire safety policies and procedures. - Identify fire hazards and evaluate risks within the workplace. recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Conduct fire safety training for employees.
- Organize fire evacuation drills and educate staff on emergency procedures.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
- Coordinate with local fire departments for preparedness.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international fire safety codes. - Prepare documentation for audits and inspections.
- Investigate fire-related incidents and prepare detailed reports.
- Familiarity with fire safety equipment and systems.
Knowledge of safety standards like NFPA, OSHA, or local regulations. - Ability to conduct risk assessments and interpret safety data.
- Capable of training teams and effectively communicating safety protocols.
Fire & Safety Officer
Cushman & Wakefield
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed building designs, construction plans, or renovation proposals to ensure optimal integration of fire prevention measures into structural layouts.
- Coordinated with external agencies to conduct annual fire drills, ensuring preparedness in case of emergencies.
- Improved overall fire safety by installing and maintaining proper fire equipment, such as extinguishers and alarms.
- Reduced workplace accidents by implementing comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Fire & Safety Officer
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Conduct regular inspections of fire safety equipment (extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, smoke detectors).
- Ensure fire exits, staircases, and evacuation routes are unobstructed and properly marked.
- Develop and maintain an emergency evacuation plan.
- Conduct fire drills and emergency response exercises regularly.
- Identify fire hazards and vulnerabilities in the building.
- Perform routine risk assessments and recommend necessary safety measures.
- Monitor electrical, gas, and other systems to prevent potential fire risks.
- Train fire wardens and safety personnel within the building.
- Maintain logs of inspections, drills, and incidents.
- Report any non-compliance or maintenance issues to building management.
- Keep records of staff training, equipment maintenance, and fire audits like BSC (British safety council).
Safety Officer
Jindal Steel & Power
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
Education
National Building Code 2016 - Fire & Life Safety
Bureau of Indian Standards
Noida, India 04.2001 -
GIFire - Fire Science
The Institution of Fire Engineers
United Kingdom (UK) 04.2001 -
Sub Officer Course -
National Fire Service College Nagpur (NFSC)
Nagpur, India 04.2001 -
Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) -
MSBTE
Aurangabad, India 04.2001 -
Master of Science -
Dr.Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra
Mainpuri, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science -
DBRA University Agra
Mainpuri, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Hazard identification
Building inspections
Fire prevention
Rescue operations
Fire safety training
Evacuation planning
Fire code compliance
Incident investigation
Safety and compliance inspections
Workplace inspections
Accident investigation
Chemical handling
Electrical safety
Safety training
Confined space entry
Risk management
Worker training
Timeline
Senior Officer-Fire & Safety at Cyber City
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
06.2023 - Current
Fire & Safety Officer
Cushman & Wakefield
05.2022 - 06.2023
Fire & Safety Officer
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
03.2018 - 05.2022
Safety Officer
Jindal Steel & Power
04.2016 - 06.2017
National Building Code 2016 - Fire & Life Safety
Bureau of Indian Standards
04.2001 -
GIFire - Fire Science
The Institution of Fire Engineers
04.2001 -
Sub Officer Course -
National Fire Service College Nagpur (NFSC)
04.2001 -
Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) -
MSBTE
04.2001 -
Master of Science -
Dr.Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science -
DBRA University Agra
04.2001 -