Fire Alarm Technician

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A Fire Alarm Technician installs complex fire alarm systems in homes and businesses. Their job duties include setting up sensors, wiring the system and ensuring the equipment works properly. Fire Alarm Technicians also help clients understand how their fire alarm systems work. In addition to installations, Fire Alarm Technicians perform regular inspections on existing systems to ensure they’re working correctly. If there’s a problem, they will visit the location to troubleshoot and make repair recommendations.

What does a Fire Alarm Technician do?

A Fire Alarm Technician, or Alarm Technician, handles all aspects of fire alarms installed in homes and businesses. Typical duties you may wish to add to your job description include installing professional fire alarm equipment in various structures, testing and maintaining the equipment to keep it in good working order, and diagnosing and making repairs.

Responsibilities

A Fire Alarm Technician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Fire Alarm Technician should be able to execute:

Installing all components of fire alarm systems, including control panels and sensors
Wiring, programming and calibrating the equipment
Teaching customers how to use the fire alarm system
Inspecting and testing fire alarm systems to ensure proper functioning
Repairing problems with wiring, broken components and other issues
Completing documentation of installations, inspections and repairs

Required Skills

A competitive Fire Alarm Technician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Knowledge of fire alarm systems and electrical wiring
Ability to read electrical schematics, building plans and other technical documents
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of fire safety codes

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