Fire Alarm Technician
Fire Safety And Protection
fire alarm design
system testing
code compliance
technical support
work safety
job documentation
A Fire Alarm Technician in the Fire and Safety Industry is responsible for programming, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. They use specialized software and equipment to ensure that these systems function correctly and meet the needs of their clients.
- Collaborating with project managers, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.
- Keeping up-to-date with changes in fire alarm codes and regulations, as well as industry best practices and new technologies.
- Providing technical support to clients and colleagues, including answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and providing training as needed.
- Designing and programming fire alarm systems to meet the needs of clients, including selecting the appropriate equipment and configuring the system to meet local, state, and federal regulations.
- Testing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure that they function correctly and meet the needs of clients.
- Ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations, as well as industry best practices.
- Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to all safety protocols at all times.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including labor and materials costs, and preparing reports as needed.
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At FSP, we believe military veterans bring unmatched dedication, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose—qualities that align perfectly with our mission to protect lives and property through high-quality fire and life safety services. Our team values leadership, precision, and teamwork—making FSP a natural next step for those who have served. FSP accepts technical certification credit for military experience in relevant fields. Learn more here.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
FSP's rich multi-decade history is built on lasting customer relationships and continued high-quality service. We are proud to offer a full suite of life safety solutions across the U.S. and Canada. Our certified technicians deliver code-compliant fire safety solutions tailored to our customers' needs. It’s our goal to be the single source for our customers’ inspection, maintenance, repair, design and installation of their fire and security systems. With continuous training in the latest technologies and regulations, our customers trust us for high-quality workmanship that keeps their building systems in optimal condition for ongoing safety.
Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
- Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and have the physical ability to perform the job duties.
- Must be familiar with specialized software and equipment used to program fire alarm systems, and have knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing these systems.
- Completion of a degree or certification program in a related field may also be required.
- Experience in fire alarm system programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential, as is excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overnight travel may be required.
Company Benefits
Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.
Supportive Culture: We value our employees and provide ongoing training.
Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.
- HSA / Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Plans
- 7 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday (employee choice)
- Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Commuter Savings Plan
- safety protocol adherence
- compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations
2018
Year Founded
The company was established in 2018 under Sunny River Management.
Mid-Tens-of-Millions
Annual Revenue
The company's annual revenue is driven by recurring service contracts.
24 Hours
Response Time
The company provides rapid quote responses backed by certified crews.
- From humble acquisitions to organic growth, FSP stitched regional specialists into a unified force in fire and life safety.
- Its typical projects range from fire alarm retrofit and sprinkler system upgrades in commercial towers to full‑scale safety installations in industrial plants.
- Specializing in fire alarms, sprinkler systems, extinguishers, video surveillance, intrusion alarms and access control—it delivers complete safety ecosystems.
- It often takes over smaller local providers, keeping their code‑expert teams intact under a bigger safety umbrella.
- Fair – Fair and Professional with customers and each other.
- Safe – Safe in everything we do.
- Accountable – Accountable for continuous improvement.
- Principled – Principled in every decision we make.
- Growth Minded – Growth minded organization to support customer and employee success.
- The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance.
- We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility.
- We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- No publicly stated net‑zero target, carbon goals or sustainability commitments found on website.
- No measurable environmental or sustainability metrics (e.g., emissions, energy use, waste reduction) disclosed.
- No data‑driven reporting on environmental impact or green initiatives identified.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- No publicly disclosed gender‑related statistics or representation metrics.
- No quantifiable diversity outcomes, targets or progress data provided.
