Full-Time
Fire Alarm Designer
Updated on 9/3/2026
Firetrol Protection Systems
201-500 employees
Designs, installs, services fire suppression systems
No salary listed
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person
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- Two years of experience designing fire alarm system layouts according to National Fire Protection Association 72 and 101 codes is preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2019 or newer is required.
- Two years of experience with access control and fire alarm systems is preferred.
- Experience with Edwards alarm systems is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
- Knowledge of required codes is required.
- Ability and willingness to engage with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction to discuss local code requirements is required.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines is required.
- Ability to take responsibility for design is required.
- Ability to analyze, identify, and follow up to resolve discrepancies is required.
- Communicate technical concepts to sales representatives, the operations team, and customers.
- Design and lay out fire alarm systems in AutoCAD according to code requirements.
- Lay out access control systems in AutoCAD according to code requirements.
- Build equipment submittals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Two years of experience designing fire alarm system layouts according to National Fire Protection Association 72 and 101 codes.
- Two years of experience with access control and fire alarm systems.
- Experience with Edwards alarm systems.
Firetrol Protection Systems designs, installs, services, inspects, and maintains fire protection and life-safety systems for corporate, government, and military facilities across the Southwest and South. Its turnkey approach delivers custom system design and engineering, on-site installation, ongoing maintenance, and regular inspections to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance. It differentiates itself with a 35-year track record and a broad regional footprint that supports multi-site facilities with coordinated service and rapid response. The company aims to keep facilities safe from fire hazards by ensuring life-safety systems operate reliably and meet safety standards.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mobile, Alabama
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Matrix agreement opens rail and utility wildfire budgets across North America.
- August 2025 Tinker contract and Lawton hospital work show recurring federal service revenue.
- Revelio tracked 761 employees in March 2026, with 128 active openings signaling expansion.
What critics are saying
- Rail wildfire defense depends on Matrix Wildfire adoption, not Firetrol's core installed base.
- Firetrol remains a subsidiary inside Minimax-Viking, limiting standalone strategic control.
- Any SENTINEL failure on western rail corridors would damage Firetrol's credibility with insurers.
What makes Firetrol Protection Systems unique
- Minimax-Viking subsidiary Firetrol combines suppression, alarms, and inspection across South Central America.
- August 2026 SENTINEL railway partnership extends Firetrol into wildfire defense infrastructure.
- District offices and experienced staff create dense local service coverage versus single-site contractors.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Training Programs
Company News
Matrix Wildfire and Firetrol Protection Systems have announced an exclusive supplier agreement to deploy the SENTINEL Railway System across US and Canadian rail networks. The partnership combines Matrix's rail infrastructure hardware with Firetrol's fire suppression technology to protect railway corridors from wildfire. The rail-mounted platform provides three operational tiers: seasonal fuel treatment, rapid response during extreme fire warnings, and active suppression. It applies non-toxic retardant to vegetation along rights-of-way, creating firebreak buffers that last for months. Unlike aerial tankers grounded by poor conditions, SENTINEL operates day or night along track networks. The system uses spatial AI and telemetry to provide verified risk reduction data across remote track miles. The platform targets freight and passenger rail corridors in western North America facing severe wildfire threats and rising insurance liabilities.