Sprinkler Apprentice

Apprentice Fire Protection Technician

Ryan Fire protection is hiring apprentices for our five-year, paid training program. You'll get hands-on experience in the field, complete 19 courses through a nationally recognized university, and earn regular raises every six months. Starting pay: $25.40/hour — with potential to start higher if you have a bachelor's degree, military experience or experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or other commercial construction trades.

Top foreman pay: $54.08/hour.

What We Offer:

• Full insurance benefits + pension at no cost to you or your dependents
• Structured raises and advancement
• Training to become a foreman
• Travel opportunities

What You'll Need:

• Basic construction knowledge & tool skills
• Ability to work at heights (tied-off in a boom lift)
• Physically fit to perform the work
• Willingness to travel

Non-Negotiables:

• HS diploma or GED
• Must be 18+ and pass a drug test & physical
• Must be willing to travel
• Must not be afraid of heights (tied-off in a boom lift)

The pay scale for Indiana is as follows (these increases to each class happen every six months):

• Class 1: $25.40
• Class 2: $28.35
• Class 3: $30.71
• Class 4: $33.07
• Class 5: $34.85
• Class 6: $37.80
• Class 7: $40.16
• Class 8: $42.52
• Class 9: $44.89
• Class 10: $47.25

Journeyman = $51.52/hour, but at Ryan, we are training for you to be a foreman who makes $54.08/hour.