Fire Alarm Technician Programmer

New York Fire Detection & Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Certification and training support

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

NY Fire Detection & Service is looking for an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, system programming, and new-system checkouts across NYC and Long Island.

This Tier 4 role requires independent diagnosis of complex problems, programming control panels, and final checkout of commercial fire alarm systems. Strong communication and field leadership will be essential for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial fire alarm service, programming, installation, and checkout experience.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot conventional, addressable, and networked fire alarm systems.
• Experience programming fire alarm control panels and completing new-system startups and checkouts.
• Interpretation of fire alarm drawings, risers, wiring diagrams, specs, and sequence-of-operations docs.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and NYC fire alarm requirements.
• FDNY S-98 Certificate of Fitness required.
• NICET II+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex fire alarm system, circuit, network, and programming issues.
• Program control panels, devices, sequences of operation, and system interfaces.
• Perform new-system checkouts and verify installations against drawings, specs, and codes.
• Test initiating devices, notification appliances, control functions, and building-system interfaces.
• Coordinate technical requirements with Project Management, Engineering, customers, electricians, and inspectors.
• Document completed work, unresolved deficiencies, and recommended next steps.
• Provide technical support and field guidance to junior technicians when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming

System startups

NFPA 72 knowledge

FDNY S-98

NICET II+

Documentation & communication

Project coordination

Education

FDNY S-98 Certificate of Fitness

Tools

Edwards programming experience

Job description

NY Fire Detection & Service is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, system programming, and new-system checkouts throughout NYC and Long Island.

This is a Tier 4 position for a technician who can independently diagnose complex system problems and bring newly installed commercial fire alarm systems through programming, functional testing, and final checkout.

About the Role

NY Fire Detection & Service is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, system programming, and new-system checkouts throughout NYC and Long Island.

This is a Tier 4 position for a technician who can independently diagnose complex system problems and bring newly installed commercial fire alarm systems through programming, functional testing, and final checkout.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex fire alarm system, circuit, network, and programming issues.
• Program control panels, devices, sequences of operation, and system interfaces.
• Perform new-system checkouts and verify installations against approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Test initiating devices, notification appliances, control functions, and building-system interfaces.
• Identify installation deficiencies and provide clear corrective direction to electricians and project teams.
• Support system startups, acceptance testing, and AHJ inspections.
• Review programming documentation, device lists, testing records, and checkout results for accuracy.
• Coordinate technical requirements with Project Management, Engineering, customers, electricians, and inspectors.
• Document completed work, unresolved deficiencies, and recommended next steps.
• Provide technical support and field guidance to junior technicians when required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent commercial fire alarm service, programming, installation, and checkout experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex conventional, addressable, and networked fire alarm systems.
• Experience programming fire alarm control panels and completing new-system startups and checkouts.
• Ability to interpret fire alarm drawings, risers, wiring diagrams, specifications, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable NYC fire alarm requirements.
• FDNY S-98 Certificate of Fitness required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong documentation, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• NICET Level II or higher, preferred.
• EST/Edwards factory training and programming experience strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on technical capability and experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending benefits
• Company vehicle
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing manufacturer training and certification support
• Advancement opportunities within a growing fire alarm and life-safety organization