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Donald Fookes

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Highly Adaptable in any situation specializing in high stress situations, fire alarm system installation and repair. Trusted to safeguard employee and resident safety through detailed inspection and repair of aging systems. Eager to offer prudent advice on necessary upgrades. Builds rapport with customers to foster reliable, technically sound fire and safety response infrastructures. Reliable Fire Alarm Technician skilled in reading blueprints and instructions to fully understand project scope. Hardworking employee identifies system issues and resolves problems. Smart and determined with highly developed decision-making skills. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of deadlines making job as profitable .Highly Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any area. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician

HONEYWELL
01.2024 - Current

Fire Alarm Technician

Chubb Fire & Security
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
  • Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing all related hardware and software required by facilities.
  • Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
  • Administered on-call responses for emergency service assignments, adhering to prescribed response timeframes.
  • Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems
  • Educated customers on preventive care and regular maintenance to prevent system malfunctions.
  • Advised customers on system upgrade opportunities, presenting cost and benefit documentation on prospective enhancements.
  • Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
  • Maintained alarm hardware inventory levels, safeguarding component availability for emergency calls.
  • Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
  • Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer service calls and inputted all information into company's database.
  • Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.

Fire Alarm Technician

SIMPLEX GRINNELL(TYCO,JOHNSON CONTROLS)
08.2010 - 03.2017
  • Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
  • Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
  • Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing all related hardware and software required by facilities.
  • Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
  • Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
  • Tested all newly installed fire alarms.

Fire Alarm Technician

AlSASK FIRE(VIPOND)
07.2006 - 07.2010
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
  • Performed annual inspections and verifications on fire systems.

Fire Alarm Technician

Edwards
07.2004 - 07.2006

Fire Alarm Technician- Field Assistant

Alsask fire(vipond
11.2001 - 07.2004

Education

High School Diploma -

Nutana Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK
06.1998

Skills

  • Fire alarm systems
  • Installation and repairs
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Equipment testing
  • Panel Terminations
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Field Device Terminations
  • Low-voltage Systems

Certification

I have taken factory training courses and passed successfully for:

Notifier-onyx and audio

Edwards-quickstart,IO panels and EST3

Simplex-4100U/ES,Small Panels,Audio,4100 tru site networking

LakeLand College-Fire extinguisher certification

CFAA

Timeline

Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician

HONEYWELL
01.2024 - Current

Fire Alarm Technician

Chubb Fire & Security
03.2017 - 02.2021

Fire Alarm Technician

SIMPLEX GRINNELL(TYCO,JOHNSON CONTROLS)
08.2010 - 03.2017

Fire Alarm Technician

AlSASK FIRE(VIPOND)
07.2006 - 07.2010

Fire Alarm Technician

Edwards
07.2004 - 07.2006

Fire Alarm Technician- Field Assistant

Alsask fire(vipond
11.2001 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Nutana Collegiate

I have taken factory training courses and passed successfully for:

Notifier-onyx and audio

Edwards-quickstart,IO panels and EST3

Simplex-4100U/ES,Small Panels,Audio,4100 tru site networking

LakeLand College-Fire extinguisher certification

CFAA

Donald Fookes