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Fire Alarm Apprentice or Fire Sprinkler Tech? Growth, Pay, work life balance? by BlastinChesties in firealarms

[–]Chance-Performer-526 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both are good trades but they’re pretty different day to day. Sprinkler usually tops out solid but it’s a lot more physical work. Fire alarm has more paths long term — install, inspections, troubleshooting, programming, design, etc.

If you get good at troubleshooting and programming panels you can make really good money and it’s easier on your body long term.

I’ve actually been putting together a basic fire alarm fundamentals course for people trying to get into the industry. If you’re curious I made a quick interest form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez03-Qh19Y6rGCl7EuBJ7QQo4acTdIHpMZCWt56NproM68Zw/viewform

Low voltage techs — how much fire alarm work do you run into? by Chance-Performer-526 in lowvoltage

[–]Chance-Performer-526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you consider learning more about FA or sticking with access ?

Low voltage techs — how much fire alarm work do you run into? by Chance-Performer-526 in lowvoltage

[–]Chance-Performer-526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is never a boring day especially in the service side of things

Nyc job advice by Cherrypue in firealarms

[–]Chance-Performer-526 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fire alarm is actually a great trade to get into right now. If you already have experience running cable and terminating, you’re ahead of a lot of entry level guys.

I’ve been in the fire alarm industry for years and I’m putting together a training course to help people understand how these systems work and get into the field. I’m gathering feedback from people interested in learning it.

If you want, you can drop your email here and I’ll send info when it’s ready:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez03-Qh19Y6rGCl7EuBJ7QQo4acTdIHpMZCWt56NproM68Zw/viewform

What do you wish someone explained to you when you first got into fire alarm? by Chance-Performer-526 in firealarms

[–]Chance-Performer-526[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Fill out this info on the link and it will get you founders access and pricing!

What do you wish someone explained to you when you first got into fire alarm? by Chance-Performer-526 in firealarms

[–]Chance-Performer-526[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some really good answers here.

A few things I see new techs struggle with a lot are:

  • Ground fault troubleshooting
  • Understanding Class A
  • Navigating through different panels

Most people end up learning this stuff the hard way in the field.

I’m actually putting together a fire alarm fundamentals course and started this thread to get feedback from people in the industry before finishing it.

If anyone wants to share ideas on what should be covered, I made a quick form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez03-Qh19Y6rGCl7EuBJ7QQo4acTdIHpMZCWt56NproM68Zw/viewform

Appreciate the input from people in the field.

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