Fire Alarm Service Technician
About the job
- At least 2 years of experience in low-voltage electrical systems, including fire alarm systems.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational or product manuals.
- Knowledge of test equipment, multimeters, digital analyzers, and commissioning devices.
- Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50–70 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and high-lift equipment up to 40 feet, and work in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet customer requirements.
- Seattle FA-1 and NICET 2 Fire Alarm credentials.
- A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines and procedures.
- Service, inspect, and test fire alarm systems to prescribed standards.
- Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting.
- Program and repair customers' fire alarm systems.
- Identify code and non-conformance issues.
- Prepare accurate and timely service tickets and reports.
- Install fire alarm systems as needed.
- Maintain truck inventory to ensure timely responses to customer needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Commercial Fire Protection centralizes fire life safety services under one roof. It inspects and repairs equipment like extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, emergency lighting, and kitchen hoods, and provides fire alarm and burglar alarm monitoring with 24/7 emergency response. The company operates a real-time online portal that lets customers view, track, sort, receive alerts, and monitor every step of their fire life safety program. Compared with others, it differentiates itself by offering this integrated portal and a nationwide, multi-office network, plus continuous process improvements to stay ahead. The goal is to expand nationwide while delivering comprehensive, real-time fire life safety management for clients in multifamily housing, self-storage, and municipalities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Newport Beach, California
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Summit's June 2026 acquisition plugs CFP into a national fire-safety roll-up.
- CFP's tech-enabled compliance workflow fits owners demanding faster inspection documentation.
- Its California and Washington footprint supports cross-selling after the June 2026 transaction.
What critics are saying
- Summit Fire & Security bought CFP assets June 3, 2026, ending standalone control.
- APi Group, CertaSite, and other roll-ups intensify pricing pressure across fire protection.
- If integration stalls, CFP's local brand gets buried inside PSI's larger platform.
What makes Commercial Fire Protection unique
- CFP sells in-house fire, sprinkler, alarm, and low-voltage work without subcontractors.
- Its FireCloud and FireHouse dashboards speed compliance reporting and inspection visibility.
- It serves offices, multifamily, retail, schools, and logistics from Newport Beach.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement