Senior Fire Suppression Technician & Future Operations Leader

Position Summary

The Senior Fire Suppression Technician & Future Operations Leader serves as Advanced Fire & Safety’s lead technical resource for Fire Suppression and Fire Extinguisher operations while developing the leadership skills necessary to support future growth within the organization.

This position is responsible for inspecting, testing, servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installing commercial kitchen fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and AFS operating procedures.

In addition to technical responsibilities, this role is expected to mentor technicians, support training initiatives, contribute to operational improvement efforts, and prepare for future leadership opportunities within the Fire Protection Services division.

This position reports directly to the Owner until a Fire Protection Operations Manager position is established.

At Advanced Fire & Safety, we believe our team performs worthwhile work every day.

• Protects people from fire-related risks.
• Protects businesses from costly interruptions and property damage.
• Helps restaurants, schools, and commercial facilities remain open and compliant.
• Supports the communities that depend on those businesses.

Success in this position contributes directly to customer safety, operational excellence, employee development, and company growth.

This position directly impacts:

• Safety awareness

• Company reputation

• Perform inspections, testing, service, repair, and installation of fire suppression systems.
• Perform fire extinguisher inspections and service as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and company procedures.

• Complete work orders accurately.
• Document deficiencies and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate Smart Service records.
• Submit required reports on time.

• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Explain deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
• Build long-term customer relationships.
• Assist with onboarding and training new technicians.
• Mentor developing technicians.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices.
• Support operational consistency across all service lines.

• Lead by example.
• Promote accountability and safety.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing activities when requested.
• Prepare for future leadership responsibilities.

Advanced Fire & Safety is seeking a long-term team member who desires growth and leadership opportunities.

Phase 3:
Technical Leader

Advancement is based on demonstrated performance, leadership ability, accountability, and successful development of others.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of Fire Suppression experience
• Experience troubleshooting commercial kitchen fire suppression systems
• Ability to pass background and drug screening
• Ability to travel throughout Nebraska and Iowa

• Fire Extinguisher service experience
• NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 knowledge
• Leadership, mentoring, or training experience

A successful employee in this position:

• Performs high-quality work consistently.
• Maintains strong documentation and reporting practices.
• Builds customer trust and confidence.
• Develops and supports other technicians.
• Demonstrates leadership through actions and accountability.
• Operates independently while supporting company growth.

Specific: Understand and execute all assigned technical, customer service, and leadership responsibilities.

Measurable: Meet quality, documentation, safety, customer satisfaction, and training expectations.

Achievable: Utilize company training, systems, and resources to perform at a high level.

Relevant: Support AFS’s mission of protecting people, property, and businesses.

Timely: Complete work, reporting, training, and leadership responsibilities within established time frames.

• Four-day work week
• Frequent travel…