Fire Communications Technician at Rochester Fire Department (2024-03 – Present)
Responsible for installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of emergency communication and fire alarm systems supporting municipal emergency response operations.
- Install and program mobile, portable, and console radio systems used by fire department personnel.
- Maintain the municipal fire alarm box system serving schools, hospitals, and public buildings throughout the city.
- Diagnose and repair communication equipment including dispatch consoles, radios, and system components.
- Perform preventative maintenance and field repairs using electronic diagnostic equipment and specialized tools.
- Install, test, and maintain fire alarm system infrastructure to ensure operational reliability and compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies while documenting maintenance activities through computerized records and logs.
- Prepare daily service documentation for repaired and tested equipment.
- Utilize Microsoft Office software and Motorola CPS APX programming systems for system configuration and documentation.
Technical Operations at Rochester City School District (2017-04 – 2024-03)
Supported district-wide facility operations and infrastructure management for a large urban school district.
- Oversaw maintenance operations, repairs, and capital improvement projects across 37+ elementary and secondary schools, administrative offices, and service facilities.
- Supervised maintenance personnel, including assigning work orders, monitoring work performance, and assisting with employee training and development.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure buildings and equipment remained safe and operational.
- Managed and maintained building systems including electrical infrastructure, fire alarm systems, PA systems, bell and clock systems, security systems, access control, and surveillance cameras.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations governing school facilities and environmental safety systems.
- Worked directly with the Director of Operations to coordinate building repairs, renovations, and long-term capital improvement initiatives.
- Assisted with departmental budgeting, purchasing of materials and equipment, and planning of long-term maintenance needs.
- Coordinated work performed by contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with specifications and district standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and system diagrams to assist with system installation, upgrades, and infrastructure repairs.
- Maintained operational documentation, work records, and inventory control systems.
Commissioning Technician at SimplexGrinnell (2007-06 – 2017-04)
Performed installation, programming, and commissioning of fire protection and security systems for commercial and institutional facilities.
- Installed and programmed fire alarm, access control, camera, and security systems.
- Conducted system inspections and testing in accordance with NFPA 10, 17A, 72, and 101 standards.
- Designed and installed fire suppression systems including wet chemical, dry chemical, clean agent, and foam systems.
- Interpreted construction blueprints and electrical schematics to install systems from initial construction through commissioning.
- Worked with multiple fire suppression system manufacturers including Pemall, Kidde, Ansul, Pyro-Chem, and Buckeye.
- Coordinated with contractors, engineers, and project managers during system installation and final system acceptance testing.
Inspector at Rochester Fire Equipment (2005-03 – 2007-06)
Performed inspection and maintenance of fire protection equipment for commercial and municipal clients.
- Conducted annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers and semi-annual inspections of fixed fire suppression systems.
- Maintained an extensive customer inspection route and service schedule.
- Ensured compliance with fire safety codes and local regulations.
- Held City of Rochester certification to inspect suppression systems and perform hydrostatic testing.
