Full-Time

Fire Sprinkler Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

Firetrol Protection Systems

Firetrol Protection Systems

201-500 employees

Designs, installs, services fire suppression systems

No salary listed

Tyler, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
CAD
OSHA

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Fire Sprinkler Technician.
  • Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems, backflow devices, and fire pumps.
  • Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association 13, 20, and 24 codes.
  • Ability to read and interpret fire system design drawings, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • A valid Fire Sprinkler Technician license as required by the applicable state.
  • Ability to pass required government, federal, customs, and security background checks.
  • Ability to follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company safety procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Install fire sprinkler systems according to design specifications and company standards.
  • Inspect and maintain existing sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
  • Troubleshoot and perform repairs on fire protection systems as needed.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and National Fire Protection Association codes.
  • Collaborate with team members, project managers, and clients.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by following Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company safety procedures.
Firetrol Protection Systems

Firetrol Protection Systems

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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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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

Associated Press
Aug 26th, 2026
Matrix Wildfire partners with Firetrol to launch railway wildfire defence system across North America

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.