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Education
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BRAVO ZULU AWARD
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Matthew Marshall

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience in Fire Life Safety industry. Proven expertise as Fire Alarm Mechanic for U.S. Navy NAVFAC, specializing in installation, troubleshooting, and inspection of fire alarm and suppression systems. Strong track record in contractor oversight and ensuring compliance with safety protocols across government facilities. Created plans for equipment usage. Established priorities,deadline based on current jobs scheduled set by higher management. Coordinated Work with contractors to accomplish jobs and tasks at hand. Redirected teams to accomplish emergencies, scheduled outages and unexpected issues. Participated in scheduling, weekly meetings, inventory management. Successful completions without employee conflicts or complaints. Work with multiple teams for best safety practices. Delegating teams to ensure best practices. Training requirements to ensure teams safety. Supply teams with quotes to accomplish tasks. Oversee teams tasks are being completed. Participated in interviews. Distributed work to teams. Monitor projects. Pass down information to teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Fire Alarm Mechanic

D.O.D NAVFAC S/W
01.2021 - Current
  • Ensured compliance by inspecting and repairing fire alarm systems effectively.
  • Maintained wiring integrity to adhere to manufacturer specifications and standards.
  • Executed fire alarm tests with dispatch, confirming alarm signal accuracy.
  • Analyzed plans and manuals for troubleshooting and maintaining fire alarm systems.
  • Replaced defective devices promptly to ensure operational compliance with manufacturer.
  • Facilitated subcontractor access for alarm panel programming as needed.

Inspector

Cosco fire protection
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Ensured compliance with NFPA and California codes through thorough inspections of fire systems.
  • Conducted quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and five-year inspections of fire sprinkler systems.
  • Executed maintenance procedures including internal cleaning, repairs, and installation of fire systems.
  • Investigated obstructions and completed necessary repairs as mandated by applicable codes and standards.
  • Led inspections, enhancing team knowledge through in-field and in-office training on fire systems.
  • Trained personnel on effective emergency response during fire drills and activated alarm systems.
  • Instructed engineering departments on protocols for activated fire alarms and gas suppression systems.
  • Developed safety protocols to enhance emergency preparedness and response effectiveness in fire incidents.

Fire Service Technician

Cintas Fire protection
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Lead Fire Tech in the Hood Installation, service and repair of kitchen hood systems as well as testing of fire sprinklers.Performed quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and five-year inspections of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems for conformance with NFPA and California code requirements. Performed maintenance procedures, such as internal cleaning, repairs, rebuild kits, installation. On-call service technician, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Performed emergency service repairs on fire sprinkler systems and Hood systems.
  • Installation required cutting and threading pipe using ban saws, electric and hand threaders.
  • Installation of conduit for manual pull stations, automatic detection lines and mechanical gas valves. All completed while working directly with the Fire Marshall during final testing.

Fire Supression Installer/Service Tech

JAM FIRE PROTECTION
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Service, repair and Installation as well as testing of fire sprinklers. Installation to include kitchen hood systems, fire sprinkler systems as well as piping for special hazard systems.
  • Fire Tech in the Hood Installation, service and repair of kitchen hood systems as well as testing of fire sprinklers.Performed quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and five-year inspections of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems for conformance with NFPA and California code requirements. Performed maintenance procedures, such as internal cleaning, repairs, rebuild kits, installation. On-call service technician, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Performed emergency service repairs on fire sprinkler systems and Hood systems.
  • Installation required cutting and threading pipe using ban saws, electric and hand threaders.
  • Installation of conduit for manual pull stations, automatic detection lines and mechanical gas valves. All completed while working directly with the Fire Marshall during final testing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chula Vista High School
06.1992

Apprentice Pipe Fitter - Pipe fitting, steam-fitting, plumbing

Union 669 (Big Sky Fire Protection)
Billings, MT

Pipe Fitting Building Trades - Plumbing, steam, Fire Sprinklers

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Penn State University (Apprentice Program Local 669)
Penn, PA

Skills

  • Reliable, punctual and on time
  • Strength in problem solving and trouble shooting
  • Time management
  • Customer service skills with the ability to work well with others
  • NFPA required codes
  • Self-motivated
  • Blueprints & drawings/standards
  • Commercial site supervision
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Computer proficient
  • Works well independently
  • Customer relationship building
  • Fire sprinkler system testing/repair
  • Safety knowledge
  • Industry safety equipment
  • Hand/power tools
  • Subcontractor oversight
  • Strong team player
  • Forthright / no-nonsense reports
  • Safety management
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Workplace safety
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Work order management
  • Safety procedures
  • Quality assurance
  • Recordkeeping
  • Price quoting
  • OSHA
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Deadline driven

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • CPR & First Aid (current)
  • E SAFE
  • Formerly held certification for Cal Fire portable extinguishers / suppression class I

Timeline

Electrical Fire Alarm Mechanic

D.O.D NAVFAC S/W
01.2021 - Current

Inspector

Cosco fire protection
01.2015 - 01.2021

Fire Service Technician

Cintas Fire protection
01.2013 - 01.2015

Fire Supression Installer/Service Tech

JAM FIRE PROTECTION
01.2008 - 01.2013

Apprentice Pipe Fitter - Pipe fitting, steam-fitting, plumbing

Union 669 (Big Sky Fire Protection)

Pipe Fitting Building Trades - Plumbing, steam, Fire Sprinklers

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Penn State University (Apprentice Program Local 669)

High School Diploma -

Chula Vista High School

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  • Why I am interested in this position: Since i've started started with the D.O.D I and have enjoyed my time here and am very thankful for the opportunity. I am very interested in the different aspects and roles available and would like to see what more I can learn and experience. I believe the skills that I have brought with me as well as learned in my time here would make me a good candidate for the position being offered. I am very detail orientated, good with people and learn quickly and with efficiency while learning something new.
  • What special experience, training and skills make me highly qualified: I am extremely knowledgeable and hard working. I am proficient in excel, Microsoft word and other computer programs. I have experience in many different fields(fire alarm,suppression,fire sprinklers). That experience is helpful with problem solving, organization, creativity and critical thinking. I have very good written and verbal communication, can work independently or with a group and have the ability to task manage when needed. I am very conscious of project time lines and will do what it takes to make the goal set by my department. It is very important to me to be a strong leader and a dependable employee that can be relied and counted on by my peers. Given the opportunity I feel I would be a good candidate for the position being offered with what I have to bring with me to the table.

BRAVO ZULU AWARD

Demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical proficiency to the teams operational effectiveness during outages, scheduled shutdowns. Ensuring safety and integrity of critical infrastructure. 

Matthew Marshall