Fire Alarm Programmer

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At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

We are proud to work together as one team under the Fortis Fire & Safety family, which includes CJ Suppression, Diversified Systems, Inc., Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, LaMarco Systems, Life Safety Management, Piper Fire Protection, and VFS Fire & Security Services. United by a shared mission, we deliver comprehensive fire protection and security solutions nationwide.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities and more!

** This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process**

Life Safety Management is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Programmer to join our team in Boynton Beach, FL. This role will be responsible for programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting commercial fire alarm systems throughout Southeast Florida. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience programming fire alarm control panels, performing system startups, and working directly with customers, technicians, and project teams to ensure systems are configured and operating properly.

While experience with Notifier systems is strongly preferred
, we are open to candidates with programming experience on other major fire alarm platforms. This position requires a strong understanding of fire alarm systems, supporting software, network communications, and applicable fire codes.

• Program, commission, test, and troubleshoot commercial fire alarm systems.
• Perform system startups and verify proper device operation and sequence of events.
• Configure fire alarm control panels, annunciators, network components, and peripheral devices.
• Diagnose and resolve programming, communication, and system integration issues.
• Review project plans, riser diagrams, and specifications to ensure systems are programmed to design requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, technicians, AHJs, and customers throughout project execution.
• Support field technicians during installations, service calls, and inspections as needed.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, and programming records.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians when appropriate.
• Ensure timely project completion while maintaining quality and code compliance.
• Participate in after‑hours support or on‑call rotation as required.

• Minimum of 3 years of fire alarm programming, commissioning, startup, or advanced troubleshooting experience.
• Notifier programming experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with one or more fire alarm platforms such as Notifier,…