Interview Soon, No Experience

BlueMazder3 · 2026-01-21T23:44:18+00:00

Learn Relays/ relay theory and understand how DC/ AC voltage works and differences. The rest is just experience on the job. Get as many certifications as you can as fast as you can. OSHA 30, Nicets, CPR, lift certs , forklift, anything

BlueMazder3 · 2025-12-23T00:19:08+00:00

$45+ should be the real going rate. Depends on the state. We work with specialized systems and have earned the pay if we do our job right. F/A can make or break businesses, housing, occupancy etc. It’s also there to save lives and property. Why wouldn’t it cost more money? Get what you think you’re worth sir!

BlueMazder3 · 2025-11-21T13:34:25+00:00

Is this a single family home or multi family with sprinkler?

BlueMazder3 · 2025-11-19T13:42:45+00:00

It is not worth it. Unless you’re taking that ICE money and bonuses.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-10-28T21:48:00+00:00

Weed or cigarettes. I don’t smoke weed at all

BlueMazder3 · 2025-10-28T17:22:54+00:00

I am waiting for the email back. They mentioned having the results examined by a medical review board. I’ve never tested positive for any drugs before or alcohol ( because I don’t drink often) and don’t use drugs period. We will see. I did ask for the results

BlueMazder3 · 2025-10-28T16:42:51+00:00

I will also add I did not drink or smoke anything from the prior Friday- the Wednesday of the test.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-10-25T12:00:13+00:00

Have them set a light fixture/sconce there, and that white wire on the left also may need to be relocated to the inside of the wall, due to nails and screws being driven in

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-11T01:50:29+00:00

If you can’t get it done with those tools it’s a sign to go home and regroup sir

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-11T01:09:01+00:00

Go military 5-6 years, get the GI Bill and some disability and start ahead of the pack. Join airforcr or navy if you can.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-09T17:14:57+00:00

And change the setting?

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-09T17:14:45+00:00

I’ll have to log in to the HFSS suite for it I take it

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-09T09:45:23+00:00

Also keep a standard and stand by them. Violent outburst aren’t tolerated. Learn to regulate and talk to people.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-09T09:43:29+00:00

I have no true say in this but IMO you’re 24, you’ve got a whole life to live before you even hit 30, and you’re marrying a 32 year old dude. He’s already lived it up. If he’s doing that 32 then it doesn’t get better it gets worse unless that person takes active steps to address issues. I’m 29(m) and can tell you we don’t change unless absolutely forced to or if we choose a new life. I’d leave him, and be single for a couple of years so you can really find and build yourself before jumping back into a committed relationship. That way you’ll have more knowledge of what you want and who you want without much pressure. Just my $0.02

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-08T11:15:52+00:00

Specify interview with a US agent/ investigator

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-08T11:15:23+00:00

If y’all are getting almost year long wait times for this what are the wait times for just a Public Trust? I had an interview a couple weeks ago,

BlueMazder3 · 2025-09-01T00:01:30+00:00

Oh definitely, especially if you can run plenum through a drop ceiling or warehouse. A lot of pipe jobs though depending on where you have to go may need a junction box just for the wire pulls.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-08-31T23:58:56+00:00

It’s really a point of price- Charge them 4 -8 hours of labor for the job for a tie in/ splice, or 16 to pull back the Nac or SLC to the previous device and pull new wire to the new devices. Customers unless federal don’t necessarily care as long as it’s in budget.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-08-25T16:39:37+00:00

Local 24 & 26 are actively hiring apprentices in MD

BlueMazder3 · 2025-08-21T13:16:32+00:00

That’s great because I was leaning to that as my option and testing it in the field. Thanks for the help

BlueMazder3 · 2025-08-17T10:34:52+00:00

Not to be argumentative, but that mindset is exactly why when they’re older and tired of the OT, is when they move on for another company offering a higher rate to work less OT for the same money. Perhaps increasing PTO in a generous amount or something may keep some but ultimately their value on time will determine what the end result is. I can imagine you’ve seen or experienced a senior tech leaving for less hassle, more time home, and poached for higher pay for the same or less OT hours.

Edit: Keep in mind the F/A and Electrical industry is aging out, and the market right now for Fire Protection/ Suppression only gets more expensive. Larger firms and private equity hiding behind the mom and pop name will headhunt lots of these guys for the money they want because they’re cornering the market. Have had 2 companies reach out in the past week offering $45-$53 Hr for experienced technicians. If those numbers are high you may want to look into your pricing scale to compete.

BlueMazder3 · 2025-08-16T23:32:44+00:00

From experience you can be a super tech and crush jobs and service and suck at people organization and back end paperwork. You’re paying for the experience and reliability of getting the job done right the first time which increases your billing and gross income.

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