Michael Davis
Manitou Springs,CO
Summary
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 advanced fire alarm. Successful in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication among team members, clients, and management. Dedicated, forward-thinking, and adaptable to the changing needs of the company, customers, and projects.
Fire safety professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring safety compliance. Proven track record of thorough inspections and effective risk mitigation strategies. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in fire codes, safety protocols, and hazard identification.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Fire Inspector
Colorado Springs Fire Department
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive fire safety inspections of commercial and residential properties.
- Evaluated compliance with fire codes and regulations, ensuring public safety standards were met.
- Collaborated with local businesses to provide education on fire prevention strategies and best practices.
- Developed detailed reports outlining inspection findings and necessary follow-up actions for stakeholders.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Enhanced public safety with regular communication to property owners and managers on fire prevention methods.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant codes and standards, attending conferences and training sessions regularly.
Project Manager
Harris Electric group
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Maximize the use of resources, labor, and materials to ensure the most cost-effective project possible.
- Was in charge of developing and initiating projects, as well as managing costs, schedules, and results.
- Eliminated inconsistencies by carefully reviewing budgets in order to avoid overspending and stay on track with my financial goals.
- Kept the project on track and on budget while serving as project leader.
Fire Alarm Technician
Simplex Grinnell
10.2011 - 06.2020
- Effectively communicated with customers, answering their questions and concerns about systems.
- Kept my supervisor informed about operational issues and changes on a regular basis.
- Completed the installation of fire alarms and other security devices.
- Educated customers on preventive care and regular maintenance to avoid system failures.
- Identified and reported non-compliance issues with the fire code to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
- Kept track of alarm hardware inventory levels to ensure that components were available in case of an emergency.
- Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
- Was in charge of responding to maintenance calls and troubleshooting devices.
- Was in charge of on-call responses for emergency service assignments, ensuring that response times were met.
- Worked on fire alarm systems, troubleshooting them and either fixing them on-site or transporting them to an off-site lab for repair.
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology) certifications, including Level 2 Fire Alarm Certification, were maintained by me.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Redstone Technical
Broomfield, CO01.2011
Skills
- Excellent driving record
- Troubleshooting
- Strong work ethic
- Team management
- Establishing goals and setting priorities
- OSHA Certified
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical
- Troubleshooting at component level
- Fire code compliance
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire protection systems
- Life safety evaluations
- Code enforcement
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
ICC level III plan reviewer
NICET level II Fire Alarms
Colorado journeyman's electrical license
Timeline
Sr Fire Inspector
Colorado Springs Fire Department
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Harris Electric group
06.2020 - 07.2024
Fire Alarm Technician
Simplex Grinnell
10.2011 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Redstone Technical