Fire Alarm Technician Resume

Fire alarm technicians job is to install and repair fire alarm systems in buildings. Before taking up the installation work, they inform clients about the cost factor involved. Then, they go through the blueprint of the building to understand electrical layout. Once they are clear from where to take the connection, the technicians then decide on fixing the alarm system for which they drill the wall or the ceiling. The system is then connected to the electrical wiring for power supply. After completing the installation, the technicians test the system and brief about its functioning to the clients.

To work as a fire alarm technician, an associate degree either in electronics or fire alarm technology is compulsory. Plus, experience in inspecting and testing electrical and electronic systems is also required.

Fire Alarm Technician Resume Sample

David A. Wallace,
2379 Ethels Lane
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-680-3645
Email: dawallace@freemail.com

Career Objective:

To warn of fire and protect the life of occupants of buildings by working as a fire alarm technician for “Reliable Engineers Inc..”

Summary of Skills:

Excellent knowledge of installation and operations of electrical and electronic systems
Experience of working with latest and advanced fire alarm systems
Skilled in repairing CCTV, Data and Voice cables
Ability to read and follow blueprint for identifying electrical layout
Skilled in operating test equipment and electronic devices
Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
Ability to work in any condition and bear high sound levels

Work Experience:

Fire Alarm Technician
Hawk Eyes Engineering Group, Lakeland, FL
October 2014 - Present

Visiting sites, referring building blueprints, and locating appropriate place for installation fire alarm system
Drilling walls or ceiling and installing systems and connecting electrical wire and cable to the system
Testing and inspecting the functioning of electrical and electronic systems
Briefing clients on the functionalities of the system and when to call for assistance
Repairing and replacing electrical parts of fire alarms
Scheduling and performing maintenance of the system for buildings

Fire Alarm Technician
Eagle Fire & Security, Lakeland, FL
February 2013 - September 2014

Performed installation, servicing, and repair of fire alarm systems for residential, industrial, and commercial properties
Installed CCTV, Access control, and Security Systems at clients' locations
Performed drilling work, wire pulling, devices and panel mounting, and tested system for accuracy
Diagnosed and resolved problems on electronic fire alarm systems
Installed and serviced Life Safety Systems for clients
Maintained documentation of systems installed, serviced, and repaired

Education:

Associate Degree in Fire Alarm Technology
Lakeland University, Lakeland, FL
2012

Reference:

On request.