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Heath Cummings

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Bilingual individual with background installing and testing alarm systems for both residential and commercial customers. Reliable Fire Alarm Technician knowledgeable in equipment repair, annual servicing and inspections and calibrating systems. Performance-driven Fire Alarm Technician determined to provide excellent service and assistance to customers. Enthusiastic worker promoting excellent attendance record and known for effectively demonstrating alarm and closed-circuit TV systems. 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.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Alarm Technician/ Division Manager

Rueschhoff Locksmith And Security
Lawrence, KS
12.1999 - Current
  • Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
  • Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
  • Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
  • Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
  • Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
  • Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
  • Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
  • Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
  • Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety regulations, confirming compliance of installed systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer service calls and inputted all information into company's database.
  • Maintained alarm hardware inventory levels, safeguarding component availability for emergency calls.
  • Advised customers on system upgrade opportunities, presenting cost and benefit documentation on prospective enhancements.
  • Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
  • Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
  • Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lawernce High School
Lawrence, KS
08.1993

Skills

  • Installation and repairs
  • Equipment testing
  • Security and burglar alarms
  • Specification and schematics assessments
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Panel Terminations
  • Field Device Terminations
  • Smoke control systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Low-voltage Systems
  • NFPA
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • CCTV
  • System Troubleshooting

Timeline

Fire Alarm Technician/ Division Manager

Rueschhoff Locksmith And Security
12.1999 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lawernce High School
Heath Cummings