Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Inspector

Atlantis Fire Protection; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

McCoy Fire & Safety, part of the Atlantis Fire Protection family, seeks a field inspector to perform scheduled inspections and testing of water-based systems, fire alarms, and backflow prevention. You will document findings, communicate life-safety impacts, and maintain credentials in line with NFPA and local requirements.

You will coordinate with customers, offices, and authorities; operate in varied site conditions, and contribute to timely, accurate reporting and follow-up on repairs or

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant inspection/service experience.
• NICET Level II certification in water-based systems and fire alarm testing; second certification attempt within period may be required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes, confirm contacts, and maintain professional communication with customers.
• Inspect and test water-based systems per NFPA 25 and applicable codes.
• Inspect fire alarm systems per NFPA 72 and approved procedures.
• Perform backflow testing and complete required forms per local requirements.
• Document results, photos, and recommendations in company software; generate reports.

Skills

NICET Level II Certification

NFPA 25 & NFPA 72 knowledge

Reading plans & drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection software

Mobile devices & digital reporting

Test equipment

Job description

McCoy Fire & Safety is a part of the Atlantis Fire Protection, LLC (\"AFP\") family. AFP operates as a growing platform business with Operating Companies across the southeastern United States, delivering comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions. Our mission centers on protecting lives and property through industry-leading technical expertise and operational excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Independently performs scheduled inspection, testing, and documentation of water-based fire protection, fire alarm, and backflow prevention systems. Identifies deficiencies, communicates life-safety impacts, maintains required credentials, and delivers complete, accurate, and timely reports in accordance with adopted codes, manufacturer instructions, company procedures, and jurisdictional requirements.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• Plan assigned routes, confirm site contacts and access, review prior reports and system history, arrive within scheduled windows, and maintain professional communication with customers and office staff.
• Inspect and test wet, dry, preaction, deluge, standpipe, fire pump, private fire service main, hydrant, water-storage, and related water-based systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and the adopted edition required by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Inspect and functionally test fire alarm control units, initiating devices, notification appliances, supervising stations, power supplies, interfaces, releasing functions, and sprinkler supervisory/alarm signals in accordance with NFPA 72 and approved procedures.
• Perform backflow prevention assembly testing using properly maintained and calibrated test equipment; complete utility/AHJ forms and comply with UF TREEO certification and local water-purveyor requirements.
• Conduct main-drain, waterflow, valve, alarm, supervisory, battery, sensitivity, fire-pump, trip, and other required tests without creating avoidable impairment, property damage, false dispatch, or disruption to customer operations.
• Coordinate monitoring-system test status, impairment notifications, fire-watch needs, shutdowns, restorations, and acceptance of systems with customers, supervising stations, service teams, and authorities as required.
• Document device counts, locations, readings, results, deficiencies, photos, model/serial information, test-equipment data, and corrective recommendations in company software; issue required tags and reports accurately and on time.
• Classify deficiencies consistently, explain findings without overstating code authority, identify urgent life-safety conditions, and generate clear repair recommendations and service leads for estimating and follow-up.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and minor corrections only within training, authorization, licensing, and approved scope; obtain approval before billable repairs and escape design, programming, or impairment issues.
• Maintain custody, calibration status, and readiness of meters, gauges, backflow kits, smoke/heat test equipment, ladders, tools, labels, and vehicle stock; report damaged or out-of-tolerance equipment immediately.
• Follow OSHA, company, customer, electrical-safety, ladder/lift, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined-space, and impairment procedures; report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and accidental activations immediately.
• Maintain required licenses, permits, certifications, continuing education, manufacturer training, and code knowledge; support after-hours, weekend, emergency, and regional assignments when business needs require.

Required Qualifications & Credentials

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant inspection/service experience. Strong working knowledge of NFPA 25, NFPA 72, inspection frequencies, test procedures, impairments, and deficiency documentation.
• Current NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems and NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems required. A candidate holding one may be considered if qualified to obtain the second within a company‑approved period.
• Current UF TREEO Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification, including required two‑year recertification; Backflow Repair and Maintenance certification preferred. Must also hold any water‑purveyor approvals required for assigned territories.
• For Florida assignments: active Water‑Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and Fire Alarm System Agent (FASA) credential required as applicable; BASA required only when assigned burglar/security system work. Maintain all state/local permits and continuing education.
• Proficient with inspection software, mobile devices, digital reports, email, photos, and basic electrical/mechanical test equipment; able to read plans, riser diagrams, sequence‑of‑operations documents, and inspection records.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; authorized to work in the United States; able to pass job‑related background, driving, and customer‑site screening requirements.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Regularly lift/carry up to 50 lb.; climb ladders and stairs; work from approved lifts and in overhead, confined, elevated, hot, cold, wet, dusty, noisy, or otherwise difficult positions; stand, bend, kneel, reach, and walk large facilities for extended periods.
• Wear required PPE and work safely around active construction, operating facilities, noise, moving equipment, and varying weather. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

PAY

$35 - $45 an hour with a moving reimbursement/bonus of $7500 after 90 days of successful employment.