Fire Alarm Technician

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and servicing of fire alarm and life safety systems. The technician will ensure that all systems are installed and maintained in compliance with applicable standards, client requirements, and company procedures.

• Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, test, commission, and maintain fire alarm systems at project sites.
• Perform wiring, cable laying, termination, loop testing, and device addressing.
• Install and configure fire alarm control panels, detectors, manual call points, hooters, modules, and ancillary devices.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot faults and rectify issues in fire alarm panels, detectors, and field devices.
• Perform system testing and ensure proper operation of all fire alarm equipment.
• Prepare maintenance reports, testing records, and commissioning documents.
• Coordinate with project engineers, site supervisors, and clients during execution.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, project specifications, and company standards.
• Attend emergency breakdown calls and provide timely technical support.
• Maintain tools, testing instruments, and company equipment in good condition.
• Required SkillsKnowledge of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Experience in installation and commissioning of fire alarm panels and field devices.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of cable termination, continuity testing, and fault finding.
• Familiarity with fire safety standards and best practices.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently at project sites.
• Preferred Technical KnowledgeAddressable Fire Alarm Systems
• Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
• Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Beam Detectors
• Manual Call Points (MCPs)
• Hooters, Sounders, and Strobes
• Control & Indicating Panels (C&I Panels)
• Cause & Effect Programming
• Networking and Panel Integration (preferred)
• Educational QualificationITI (Electrical/Electronics) / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications in fire alarm systems will be an added advantage.

• Preferred ExperienceExperience with fire alarm systems from brands such as:
• Honeywell
• Notifier
• Edwards
• Siemens
• Bosch
• Agni
• Ravel