Fire alarm technician

A fire alarm technician installs, tests, and maintains the fire detection and alarm systems that warn building occupants of danger. They wire and mount detectors, alarms, and control panels, program and test systems to ensure they trigger correctly, inspect and service existing systems, and keep life-safety equipment compliant with strict codes.

The work blends low-voltage electrical skill with knowledge of fire-safety standards, and the stakes are high since these systems must work in an emergency. Technicians work for fire-protection and electrical contractors.

The job suits careful, methodical people who want meaningful technical trade work protecting lives, with the steady, code-driven demand that safety systems guarantee.