Tim Elliott

Over 28 years of well-rounded experience in the fire protection industry including sales, project management, account management, business development and estimating.

• 22-year licensed Sprinkler Fitter (Inter- Provincial Red Seal)
• 24-year licensed Fire Alarm Technician (C.F.A.A).
• Very profit minded and organized.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Work very well in multidisciplinary environments and have great problem-solving skills.
• Very proficient with Microsoft Office; including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Thank you

ay 2019 to present)

Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Manager/Sprinkler Fitter – K & D Pratt – Dartmouth/Antigonish, Nova Scotia

• Manage all operations of the sprinkler and fire alarm division.
• Estimate/quote all work within the division including: sprinkler and fire alarm installations,

repairs, tenant fit ups, inspections and service.

• Conduct all sales related work for the division.
• Responsible for conducting safety meetings, toolbox talks with employees and ensuring safe work practices within the division.
• Responsible for monitoring division’s financials to maximize profit margins.
• Motivate employees toward common goals within the division.
• Quality assessment of all work conducted within the division.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers.

(Sept 2013 to May 2019)

Sprinkler Fitter/ Fire Alarm Technician - Troy Life and Fire Ltd - Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

• Installations, inspections, testing, service and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems as well as many types of foam and gas systems.
• Fire alarm inspections, testing, service and repairs.
• Installations, inspections and repairs of marine fire protection systems.
• Flow testing, service and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
• Backflow prevention testing of main incoming fire lines and domestic water lines.
• Estimate sprinkler projects and repairs.
• Participate in emergency on – call rotation schedule.

(May 2010 – Sept 2013)

Sprinkler Project Manager /Sales/Estimating - OFS Fire Prevention - Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

• Sprinkler project management, estimating/sales of: sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire doors, and dry chemical paint booth systems (installations, service and inspections).
• Develop business relationships with customers, local fire inspectors, insurance representatives, suppliers and general contractors.
• Active with local construction and fire prevention associations.
• Technical support for sprinkler fitters and technicians.

(August 2008-May 2010)

Sprinkler Fitter/ Fire Alarm Technician - J.D.

Collins Fire

Protection - Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.

• Inspections, testing, service, installation and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Flow testing, service, and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
• Fire alarm testing/inspections, service and repairs.

(May 2005-August 2008)

Sprinkler Fitter/ Fire Alarm Technician - Onyx-Fire Protection - Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

• Installations, inspections, testing, service, and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Flow testing, service, and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
• Inspections, testing and repairs of backflow preventers.
• Fire alarm testing, service and repairs.
• Estimate sprinkler deficiency repairs.

(October 1998 – May 2005)

Sprinkler Fitter/Project Management/Fire Alarm Technician - Simplex – Grinnell - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

• Sprinkler project management – overseeing sprinkler retrofitting of Terminal 2 – Greater Airport Authority, Mississauga, Ontario (2-year project).
• Installations, inspections, testing, service and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems as well as many different types of gas and foam systems.
• Flow testing, service and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
• Generate sales/quotations for deficiency repairs of existing sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Fire alarm testing/inspections, service and repairs.
• Participate in emergency on – call rotation schedule.

(September 1995 – October 1998)

Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Technician - Robertson Fire Equipment - Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.

• Assisted with the start-up of a new sprinkler division.
• Installations, inspections, service and testing of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Inspections, service and testing of fire alarm systems and door entry systems.
• Installations, testing, service and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
• Participate in emergency on – call rotation schedule.
• Received manufacturer training on Mircom Fire Alarm panels.

(September 1994 – September 1995)

Sprinkler/ Fire Alarm Technician - Edwards - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

• Inspections, service, testing and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Inspections, testing and repairs of fire alarms systems.
• Received manufacturer training on all Edwards fire alarm panels

June 1992

• Pipefitting/Steam fitting - I.W.

Akerley

Campus. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

November 1994

• Sprinkler Systems Operation and Inspection Course - SACOM Asset Protection Associates,

Markham, Ontario, Canada. November 1998

• Canadian Fire Alarm Association Technician Program (C.F.A.A) - SACOM Asset Protection Associates Markham, Ontario, Canada.

March 2000

• Certified Inter-Provincial (Real Seal) Journeyman - Local 853 Sprinkler Fitters, Markham,

Ontario, Canada. February 2008

• Ontario Backflow Prevention Course - U.A Local 46-Plumbers and Steamfitters, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

March 2009

• Canadian Fire Alarm Association Recertification Course (C.F.A.A) - Certified for Ontario and

Nova Scotia. February 2011

• Ontario Water Works Backflow Prevention Course - Ontario Water Works Association, Midland, Ontario, Canada.

April 2011

• Fire Pump Technician Course - Peerless Pumps – Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.

October 2014

• Marine Fire Protection Course - National and Marine, Elora, Ontario, Canada.

October 2015

• Halifax Water Backflow Prevention Recertification Course - Halifax Water. Halifax, Nova Scotia,

Canada. October 2018

• I.T.M.
• Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Course – Local 56 Training Facility, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

September 2020

• Halifax Water Backflow Prevention Recertification Course – NSCC, Akerley Campus, Dartmouth Nova Scotia, Canada
• I have up to date safety training including - Ariel Work Platforms, Fall Arrest and Emergency First Aid.