Consultant - Fire Safety & Emergency Management (Healthcare)

jensenhughes

Plainville, Connecticut, United States · Plainville · United States

Posted Jul 14, 2026

Temporary
Technical

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Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused professional to join our growing team. This role is responsible for conducting Fire Safety Training at all levels of an organization, typically in healthcare to leadership, clinical staff and support staff. This position will also provide exceptional emergency management consulting, including support of our Long-Term Care Mutual Aid Plans, program assessments, HVAs, plan/procedure design, training and drills/exercises.

We are deeply committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging hands-on and classroom-based training in fire safety, fire response, and surgical fire prevention, demonstrating strong communication and instructional skills.
Act as a primary point of contact for client engagements, establish trust, build long-term partnerships, and ensure a high level of satisfaction and repeat business.
Possess a strong knowledge of the CMS 2016 Emergency Preparedness Rule, The Joint Commission EM, DNV and HFAP standards, and baseline knowledge of NFPA standards (e.g., 99-12)
Effectively coordinate and run meetings/workshops/exercises with local/regional healthcare and emergency response partners
Excel at public speaking engagements with clear and concise messages to engage and energize an audience
Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities, supporting proposal development, participating in industry events, and presenting solutions to prospective clients.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new service offerings, thought leadership content, and client education initiatives.
Stay current with evolving regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices to ensure cutting-edge client support.

Requirements and Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in fire safety, emergency management, fire protection, fire science, safety, or related degree is preferred. An associate’s degree coupled with experience will be considered.
Must possess valid driver’s license
Ability to maintain a high level of productivity under pressure, with competing priorities and deadlines
Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and effectively manage communications
As necessary, effectively coordinate and facilitate training and exercises with local/regional healthcare and emergency response partners
Desire to grow client engagements and develop business
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering inclusive and informative sessions to a wide variety of audiences.
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; adaptable to emerging technologies and platforms.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50%, with potential for international assignments.

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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$115,000—$130,000 USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.