Nicholas Willard

• Nicholas WillardPhone: (571) 329-4425Professional SummaryNICET Level II Fire Alarm Technician with more than three years of experience performing fire alarm service, inspections, troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, testing, and repairs on commercial life safety systems. Experienced with Notifier, Gamewell-FCI, Simplex, Siemens, Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, FireWarden, and VESDA systems. Proficient in programming Notifier fire alarm control panels and VESDA aspirating smoke detection systems. Skilled in diagnosing electrical and communication faults, replacing fire alarm devices and control panels, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 72 and NEC 70.Certifications
• NICET Level II – Fire Alarm Systems

Professional Experience

Fire Alarm Service Technician

M.C. Dean, Inc.
March 2023 – Present

• Perform annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly inspections in accordance with NFPA 72.
• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain commercial fire alarm systems.
• Program and modify Notifier fire alarm control panels and VESDA aspirating smoke detection systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Replace fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, monitor modules, control modules, notification appliances, duct detectors, batteries, power supplies, and other life safety equipment.
• Perform acceptance testing, functional testing, commissioning, and system verification.
• Troubleshoot SLC circuits, NAC circuits, initiating device circuits (IDC), auxiliary power circuits, communication loops, and network faults.
• Diagnose ground faults, open circuits, short circuits, and device communication failures using electrical testing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, sequence of operations, and shop drawings.
• Verify proper device addressing and panel programming after repairs and system modifications.
• Complete inspection reports, deficiency reports, service reports, and customer documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 72, NEC 70, OSHA regulations, and manufacturer requirements.
• Provide technical support and communicate system deficiencies and repair recommendations to customers.

Fire Alarm Systems Experience

Manufacturers

• Notifier
• Gamewell-FCI
• Fire-Lite
• Silent Knight
• Simplex
• Siemens
• FireWarden
• VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems

System Types

• Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
• Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
• Voice Evacuation Systems
• Aspirating Smoke Detection (VESDA)
• Emergency Communication Systems (ECS)

Programming Experience

• Notifier Fire Alarm Control Panels
• VESDA Detection Systems
• Device Addressing
• Point Configuration
• Cause and Effect Verification
• System Configuration Changes

Technical Skills

Fire Alarm

• Fire Alarm Service
• Fire Alarm Inspections
• Fire Alarm Troubleshooting
• Fire Alarm Programming
• Fire Alarm Commissioning
• Acceptance Testing
• Functional Testing
• Device Replacement
• Panel Replacement
• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• System Verification

Electrical

• Circuit Testing
• Continuity Testing
• Voltage Testing
• Low Voltage Systems
• Site Preparation
• Ground Fault Diagnostics
• Short Circuit Diagnostics
• Open Circuit Diagnostics
• Electrical Wiring
• Device Installation

Technical Knowledge

• Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP)
• SLC Circuits
• NAC Circuits
• IDC Circuits
• Network Communications
• Auxiliary Power Supplies
• Battery Testing
• Electrical Blueprint Reading
• Wiring Diagram Interpretation
• Riser Diagram Interpretation

Codes & Standards

• NFPA 72
• NEC 70
• OSHA Safety Standards

References

Professional references available upon request.

• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning fire alarm equipment efficiently.
• Installed fire alarm systems in commercial and residential buildings.
• Collaborated with contractors to ensure proper installation of fire alarms.
• Educated clients on fire alarm system operation and maintenance requirements.
• Documented service reports detailing inspections and repairs performed.
• Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and procedures.
• Repaired and replaced defective components in fire alarm systems.
• Utilized computers to program addressable control panels for optimized system performance.