Brian Keefe

Fire Alarm Technician Lead

Alutiiq Commercial Enterprises

03.2019 - Current

Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
Provided excellent customer service through clear communication about system features, limitations, and maintenance requirements.
Performed thorough inspections of fire alarm systems, ensuring proper functioning and code compliance.
Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
Maintained NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology) Level [Number] Fire Alarm Certification.
Reduced false alarms by performing routine preventive maintenance on all system components.
Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
Enhanced fire safety in various facilities by installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
Maintained accurate records of customer service calls and inputted all information into company's database.
Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
Advised customers on system upgrade opportunities, presenting cost and benefit documentation on prospective enhancements.
Authored weekly reports detailing work order completions, logged malfunctions and other activities.
Collaborated with local fire departments to conduct regular testing of emergency communication systems, ensuring a prompt response during emergencies.
Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
Diagnosed and repaired complex issues with fire alarm equipment, contributing to a safer environment for occupants.
Maintained alarm hardware inventory levels, safeguarding component availability for emergency calls.
Identified potential hazards while conducting site visits, recommending appropriate corrective actions to clients to improve overall safety levels.
Supported project managers in scheduling tasks, ordering materials, coordinating with subcontractors, assisting in successful project completion.
Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions, and concerns regarding systems.
Coordinated with other contractors on large-scale projects to ensure seamless installation and integration of fire alarm systems into existing structures.
Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety regulations, confirming compliance of installed systems.
Administered on-call responses for emergency service assignments, adhering to prescribed response timeframes.
Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
Assisted with electrical installations of lighting and smoke detectors.