Michael P. Passarelli
Tallmadge,OH
Summary
Dynamic fire and life safety technician with experience in multiple facets of the industry. Proven ability in inspection, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining suppression systems while building a strong team environment. Skilled in creative problem solving and safety implementation, with a commitment to continuous learning and training others in industry standards and fostering growth in both myself and others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Certasite Fire Protection
Kent, OH
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Fire and life safety technician performing testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and installation of water based suppression, engineered and pre-engineered systems, diesel/electric fire pumps, and fire alarm/detection.
- Routinely one of the top performing and billing techs at this branch on a monthly and annual basis. Trusted by the most valuable customers.
- Performed inspection, repair and installation of both domestic and fire backflow devices.
- Lead groups of technicians during inspection, form a cohesive and team atmosphere with fellow employees.
- Confidence from direct managers to assist in training new hires, help onboard them with documentation, deficiency write-ups and company expectations, as well as give feedback on new technicians to supervisors.
Assistant Coach
Kent State University
Kent, OH
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Developed training programs to enhance athletes' skills and performance, analyzed game strategies to improve team competitiveness and execution.
- Ran camps of up to 250 students, including hiring staff, planning meals and other applicable logistics, scheduling facility rental.
- Assisted in scheduling travel for team, and associated logistics (lodging/meals/practice times)
Technician
County Fire Protection
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Performed testing, inspection, maintenance and repair of water based suppression systems as well as portable and fixed suppression systems.
- Inspection, testing and repair of backflow devices on both fire and domestic water supplies.
Technician
County Fire Protection
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Shop technician duties include, hydrostatic testing, maintenance, refill, repair of portable fire extinguishers.
- Portable fire extinguisher field technician, perform inspection, replacement, service and repair of portable fire extinguishers.
- Assist in fire sprinkler inspection, testing and repair as well as fire alarms, fire pumps and backflow devices while acquiring licenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH08-2008
Skills
- Customer service and build good relationships, deficiency write-up and estimation, creative problem solving
- Power Tools and Equipment, pipe threading/roll grooving
- Boom/scissor/fork lift operation
- Clean driving record with 500k miles driven (Certasite/County Fire Protection/Kent State)
- CDL Class A with tanker/combination/airbrake endorsements
- Willingness to grow, increase knowledge of new and known systems, acquire certifications and assist in training
- Safety focused, implementation of safety standards (OHSA30)
Certification
- Fire sprinkler and standpipes (Ohio License)
- Diesel/Electric Fire pumps (Ohio License)
- Engineered/pre-engineered/Portable extinguishers (Ohio License)
- Fire service mains (Ohio License)
- Fire alarm/Detection (Ohio License)
- Certified Backflow Tester (Ohio)
- OHSA 30
- Blazemaster/Fireboy/Ansul CO2 certificates
- CDL Class A combination/tanker/airbrake endorsements (OH)
Timeline
Technician
Certasite Fire Protection
01.2019 - 07.2025
Assistant Coach
Kent State University
01.2016 - 02.2019
Technician
County Fire Protection
02.2013 - 01.2016
Technician
County Fire Protection
11.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kent State University
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