Full-Time

Fire Sprinkler Foreman

Updated on 9/3/2026

Firetrol Protection Systems

Firetrol Protection Systems

201-500 employees

Designs, installs, services fire suppression systems

No salary listed

Jacksonville, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • A minimum of seven years of experience in a service-oriented role.
  • Prior experience installing, maintaining, and repairing sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
  • Knowledge of foam and fire pumps is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Flexibility to work occasional weekends, nights, and overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise a team of technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems.
  • Coordinate and schedule project activities, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
  • Inspect and test systems to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, including materials used and hours worked.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and standards at all times.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of foam and fire pumps.
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.