Full-Time

Fire Alarm Technician

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 1/6/27
Encore Fire Protection

Encore Fire Protection

201-500 employees

Fire protection design, installation, testing, maintenance.

Compensation Overview

$30 - $50/hr

+ Performance-based bonus

Wall Township, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required, and industry experience is preferred.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Read blueprints, riser diagrams, construction documents, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.
  • Have extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, the National Electrical Code, fire alarm system theory, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and industry standards for fire alarm system installation.
  • Have experience with fire alarm system manufacturers including Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Honeywell, and Fire-Lite.
  • Lift more than 50 pounds.
  • Work on ladders and lifts and in confined spaces.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Test and install bi-directional amplifier and distributed antenna systems to enhance emergency responder radio coverage in buildings.
  • Integrate bi-directional amplifier systems with fire alarm control panels and ensure proper signaling and compliance.
  • Maintain current records and documentation related to project activities and progress.
  • Coordinate with general contractors, project managers, and inspectors.
Desired Qualifications
  • Industry experience is preferred.
Encore Fire Protection

Encore Fire Protection

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Encore Fire Protection offers design, installation, testing, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems for commercial buildings. Its product is an end-to-end service package that covers the entire lifecycle of fire protection systems, making it a single-source provider for facility owners. The company differentiates itself by building a large regional footprint across the Northeastern United States through hiring skilled personnel and acquiring local fire protection businesses, creating a centralized, recurring-revenue service model. Encore’s goal is to become the leading fire protection services provider in its region by consolidating a fragmented market and delivering dependable, continuous service—evidenced by its 2025 acquisition by Permira as validation of its growth and consolidation strategy.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recurring inspection and maintenance contracts create durable, renewals-based revenue.
  • 24/7 emergency response supports high-margin corrective work after inspections and failures.
  • Permira ownership funds add-on acquisitions across a fragmented fire-protection market.

What critics are saying

  • Private equity pressure can force margin expansion that harms service quality.
  • Acquisition integration failures disrupt local branches, customer retention, and technician productivity.
  • Labor shortages and wage inflation immediately raise costs and slow emergency response times.

What makes Encore Fire Protection unique

  • End-to-end fire protection spans design, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and emergency response.
  • Operates across 17 states with over 2,400 employees, creating dense regional coverage.
  • Targets mission-critical, non-discretionary compliance work for commercial fire-alarm and sprinkler systems.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company News

Town of Norton MA
Apr 14th, 2025
Fire Sprinkler Flow Test - Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8 AM - 151-226 Godfrey Dr

On 4/14/25, beginning at 8 AM, there will be a Fire Sprinkler Flow Test conducted by Encore Fire Protection at 151-226 Godfrey Drive for Annual Sprinkler Inspection.

HR Today
Mar 14th, 2025
Surya Shekhar De Appointed as Head - Performance, Rewards, Talent Management, HR Analytics, and Employee Experience at Bandhan Bank

Ashley Somyk has been promoted to Vice President of Talent at Encore Fire Protection, where she will lead workforce development, recruitment, and employee engagement.

HR Today
Mar 14th, 2025
Ashley Somyk Appointed as Vice President of Talent at Encore Fire Protection

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, March 2025 - Encore Fire Protection has appointed Ashley Somyk as Vice President of Talent, recognizing her leadership in talent acquisition, culture development, and workforce strategy.

Bloomberg L.P.
Feb 6th, 2025
Permira Said to Buy Encore Fire Protection in $1.8 Billion Deal

Permira has agreed to acquire Encore Fire Protection for about $1.8 billion including debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter.