PATRICK S. LORENZO
Parsippany-Troy Hills
Summary
Seasoned, tech-savvy professional with several years providing skilled knowledge of alarm and lighting systems for fire, security and entry monitoring. Works singularly and as part of dedicated team, overseeing programming, service and maintenance of networked alert and access-control units. Supervises regular inspections of equipment and accompanying software to adhere to established performance thresholds. Addresses issues and vulnerabilities professionally while also meeting safety and procedural guidelines.
Overview
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1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Alarm Inspector
Encor Fire Protection
Parsippany, NJ
07.2026 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Evaluated system performance and identified areas for improvement in fire alarm installations.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors on best practices in fire alarm testing procedures.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop strategies for timely completion of inspection projects.
- Streamlined inspection workflows, improving efficiency while maintaining high safety standards.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for inspection findings, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
- Maintained a strong attention to detail, resulting in accurate detection of code violations and potential hazards.
- Performed inspections on both new construction projects as well as existing buildings undergoing renovation or expansion efforts.
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Parsippany Fire #5
Parsippany, NJ
01.1989 - Current
- Responded to fire and EMS calls
- Responded to hazardous material calls
- Assisted at car accidents scenes in conjunction with the police department
- Provided public assistance as necessary
Fire Alarm Technician
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Installed and maintained fire alarm systems across campus facilities.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Replaced smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations and other related devices as needed.
- Installed, tested and maintained fire alarm systems according to NFPA standards.
Public Safety Officer
Prime Healthcare Group
Denville, New Jersey
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and incidents on-site.
- Conducted regular patrols of designated areas within the campus community.
- Responded quickly to alarms, calls for assistance, emergencies, or reports of suspicious persons or activities.
- Attended training sessions related to public safety issues such as first aid and CPR certification courses.
Senior Fire Alarm Inspector/Sales Representative
Johnson Controls
Rockaway, NJ
01.2014 - 12.2025
- Performed fire alarm inspections
- Completed fire alarm inspection reports
- Reviewed fire alarm inspection reports with customer
- Prepared quotes for deficient alarm system components on site
- Performed minor fire alarm system repairs
- Deliver increased sales against an assigned quota.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the assigned customer base and develop a positive ongoing relationship with customers plus an intimate knowledge of each account (e.g. key decision makers, equipment, service contract, history, etc.).
- Interface effectively with district operations to deliver and improve service delivery.
- Determine customer needs and develop sales strategies to meet those objectives.
- Report progress and metrics to operation and corporate teams on a weekly and monthly basis.
Inspection Supervisor
Johnson Controls
Rockaway, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Scheduled fire alarm inspections for 11 inspection teams of two people
- Performed fire alarm inspections when need to increase inspection department revenue and assist with inspection demands
- Trained new hires in accordance with company rules and regulations
- Performed quality assurance onsite inspections to ensure inspection teams are performing in agreement with company regulations and are providing customer satisfactory service
- Maintained an inventory and ordered equipment for each inspection team
- Researched contract information when customers had questions regarding their coverage
- Prepared end of month inspection summaries for invoicing and monitored budgets
- Appointed to and served on district safety committee
- Sold equipment to replace any failed items found during inspection
- Completed inspection manager training
- Completed preventative maintenance agreement inspection contract training
Billing, Customer Service, and Dispatch
Johnson Controls
Rockaway, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Prepared invoices for service performed for entire district
- Resolved customer billing disputes
- Assisted dispatch technicians to troubleshoot problems at fire protection service jobs
Education
Morris County Fire Academy
Parsippany, NJ01.1995
High School Diploma -
Parsippany High
Parsippany, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Critical thinking capacity
- Preventive maintenance proficiency
- Effective communication
- Fire alarm installation
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire alarm device inspection
- Fire alarm testing procedures
- National fire protection association codes
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour
- Firefighter 1, 2, and 3
- Hazmat technician
- Incident command 100, 200, 300, 400
- NMIS 700
- CPR
- Fire Officer
- Emergency response (Formerly Certified First Responder)
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness and Operations
- 911 Telecommunication Officer
- Confined Space Awareness
- Defensive Driving
Accomplishments
- By Your Side Award, 02/01/08
Timeline
Fire Alarm Inspector
Encor Fire Protection
07.2026 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
12.2025 - 07.2026
Public Safety Officer
Prime Healthcare Group
11.2025 - 05.2026
Senior Fire Alarm Inspector/Sales Representative
Johnson Controls
01.2014 - 12.2025
Inspection Supervisor
Johnson Controls
01.2008 - 01.2014
Billing, Customer Service, and Dispatch
Johnson Controls
01.2005 - 01.2008
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Parsippany Fire #5
01.1989 - Current
Morris County Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Parsippany High