Fire Alarm Inspector

Emergency Response Associates; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Company vehicle for field work

Benefits package

Structured NICET training path

Job summary

Emergency Response Associates in Pennsylvania is hiring a Fire Alarm Inspector to test, inspect, and maintain life safety systems in the field. The role offers a clear path to NICET certification and structured training for entry-level candidates.

You'll drive to customer sites across PA, NJ, and DE in a company vehicle, working with NFPA 72 standards and local codes. We value dependable, hands-on professionals who commit to safety and quality in every installation and inspection.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded.
• Comfortable with hands-on work and varying environments.
• Ability to read instructions, checklists, and diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance per NFPA 72 and local codes.
• Test devices: smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, notification appliances, and panels.
• Document results and flag deficiencies for repair.
• Communicate professionally with customers, building staff, and AHJs on site.
• Coordinate with service and central-station teams to manage test status.
• Travel to customer sites in the region in company vehicle.

Skills

NICET certification

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Customer-facing attitude

Background check clearance

Job description

Emergency Response Associates has designed, installed, monitored, and serviced fire alarm, life safety, and security systems since 1994. We serve more than 7,500 customers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, backed by NICET-certified staff and a 23-technician field team. We take code, safety, and our customers seriously - and we invest in the people who do the work.

About ERA

Emergency Response Associates has designed, installed, monitored, and serviced fire alarm, life safety, and security systems since 1994. We serve more than 7,500 customers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, backed by NICET-certified staff and a 23-technician field team. We take code, safety, and our customers seriously - and we invest in the people who do the work.

The Role

We're hiring a Fire Alarm Inspector to test, inspect, and maintain fire alarm and life safety systems in the field. We're open to two kinds of candidates:

• Experienced inspectors who already know NFPA 72, know how to test a system, and can hit the ground running.
• Green candidates who are mechanically inclined, reliable, and eager to learn a skilled trade - we'll put you through a structured training program and support you toward NICET certification.

If you're dependable, good with your hands, and want a long-term career in life safety, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems per NFPA 72 and local code
• Test devices - smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, notification appliances, and control panels
• Document inspection results accurately and flag deficiencies for repair
• Communicate professionally with customers, building staff, and AHJs on site
• Coordinate with our service and central-station teams to place systems on and off test
• Drive to customer sites across the region in a company vehicle (safe driving record required)

What We Provide (for candidates who need training)

New hires without fire alarm experience go through a structured training program designed to build real competency and move you toward NICET Level I and II certification, including:

• Online and self-paced coursework (fire alarm fundamentals, Ohm's law, system modules)
• Hands-on, in-person instruction from our internal NICET-certified staff
• On-the-job training alongside experienced inspectors
• Manufacturer training on major panel platforms
• OSHA 10 and portable fire extinguisher (NFPA 10) training

What You Bring

Required (all candidates)

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded
• Comfortable working with your hands, on ladders, and in a range of building environments
• Ability to read and follow instructions, checklists, and basic diagrams
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check
• Good communication and a professional, customer-facing attitude

Preferred (experienced candidates)

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level I or higher)
• Prior fire alarm inspection, testing, or installation experienceFamiliarity with NFPA 72 and major panel platforms (Silent Knight, Potter, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Simplex, etc.)
• Low-voltage, electrical, or related trade background

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid, structured training and a clear path to NICET certification for entry-level hires
• Company vehicle for field work
• Benefits package
• Stable, 30-year company with steady work and real growth opportunity in a high-demand trade