Ernesto Macias
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Fire Inspector and Investigator with experience plus the skills necessary to quickly identify building hazards while determining steps toward compliance. Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association Standards and California Fire Code. Recognize the importance to follow up on inspections ensuring corrections have been made. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Always looking for opportunities to grow, be a team player, and to continue learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector
VFS Fire
Santa Ana , CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
Fire Alarm Inspector
Cintas
Anaheim, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Investigate reports of hazardous conditions or violations of fire codes to determine if corrective action is necessary.
- Test fire alarm systems and sprinkler system for proper operation and functionality.
- Maintain detailed records of all inspection activities, including test results and any repairs completed.
- Conduct visual inspections of fire alarm system components including pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual switches, audible and visible devices.
- Can perform quarterly, semi annual, annual, and assist with 5 year sprinkler inspections with all accordance to NFPA 25 Standard for the inspection, testing and maintenance of water based fire protection system.
- Can perform semi-annual and annual fire alarm inspections in accordance to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
- Perform diesel and electric fire pumps and assist with annual pump testing.
- Work with Compliance Engine reports
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their fire alarm systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Godinez High School
Santa Ana, CAGED -
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Excellent communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be a leader: problem solving/decision making
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Eager to learn and spread the knowledge to my peers
- Tech savvy: compliance engine, asural, co-pilot, computer, phones, tablets,
- Work with tools, for example: An Impact, hammers, wrenches, tamper tool, etc
Certifications
- High school diploma
- NICET level 1 in Inspections and testing of water based systems.
- Fire Inspector series 1 (Fire Technology Prevention Officer)
- OSHA 10
- In progress to complete my fire inspector series 2 and get my AA degree as a Fire Technology Prevention Officer.
Timeline
Fire Alarm Inspector
Cintas
01.2024 - Current
Fire Inspector
VFS Fire
01.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Godinez High School
GED -
Santa Ana College
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