Fire Protection Technician
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Aiken, SC, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct work experience with fire control systems inspection and maintenance are required.
- Possess NICET Level 1 or higher certification.
- To remain in the position, demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire protection system orders and policies and retain training qualifications as required by management.
- Meet the physical requirements of the job, which may include lifting or handling up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures, wearing protective clothing and respiratory equipment, and meeting radiological control requirements.
- Operate motorized vehicles and associated equipment within policy and licensing limits.
- Maintain the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Have basic computer aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Obtain safety training, follow safety rules, make safety integral to each task, and stop work when continuing an activity is unsafe or would create an unsafe condition.
- Service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire protection systems, apparatus, and equipment, including wet, dry, deluge, fire pumps, and electrical components; assist senior personnel with disassembly, inspection, and repair of equipment requiring specialized knowledge or presenting exceptional hazards.
- Apply National Fire Protection Association codes and standards to mitigate fire and safety risks.
- Conduct visual and manual inspections and system tests, including control-valve functions, to verify alarm and sprinkler system operation.
- Test, diagnose moderately complex problems, troubleshoot, and service fire detectors, fire alarms, fire doors and panels, and other fire-control containment equipment.
- Liaise with internal and external representatives to test fire pumps and identify and clarify issues with fire protection systems.
- Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and operational materials to resolve issues.
- Generate standard and ad hoc reports and use corrective-action systems and processes to report issues and findings.
- Perform administrative functions as needed.
- Acquire and maintain NICET Level 2 certifications in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems, and Special Hazards Systems.
- Support the company’s Fire Inspection Program, including its Life Safety, Fire Prevention, and Fire Hazard Inspection Program.
- Test, diagnose issues, conduct repairs and maintenance, and report on fire control systems, including fire detectors, fire barriers and doors, fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and other fire-control components.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Possess a NICET Level II or III certification.
- Hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection, or a related field.
- Have working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association codes and standards.
- Have previous high-hazard experience.
About the company
ProSidian Consulting provides management and operations consulting to private companies, Fortune 1000 enterprises, and government agencies. It uses industry-aligned services across six practice areas: Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Human Capital, delivered by multidisciplinary teams. The firm connects strategy to execution with On-Demand Resources and targets drivers of economic profit—growth, margin, and efficiency—across assets, processes, policies, and people. Its goal is to help leaders design and execute operations that increase value for customers and improve return on invested capital.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
2008
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What believers are saying
- ProSidian posted multiple NSF HR analytics roles in April 2026.
- June 2026 contract data shows $4.0M obligated across repeat federal buyers.
- GSA MAS validity through 2032 supports continued federal selling capacity.
What critics are saying
- PrimeRFP shows 41% of obligations came from NSF in June 2026.
- Eighty percent of obligations were not openly competed, risking renewal shocks.
- Without new federal recompetes, the firm risks collapse from contract loss.
What makes Prosidian Consulting unique
- ProSidian held a GSA MAS contract through May 17, 2032.
- ProSidian sells federal consulting across NSF, DoD, DOE, and Treasury.
- ProSidian positions itself in human capital, compliance, energy, and risk work.
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