Joshua Hickman
Hickman
Summary
SENIOR FIRE ALARM & LIFE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
-Fire alarm & life safety leader with extensive experience across service, installation, programming, inspections, estimating, and project management. Former responsible managing employee (RME) under a California C-10 contractor license, accountable for fire alarm operations, compliance, and project execution. Proven ability to manage work from bid and job walk through AHJ acceptance and closeout, bridging field execution and office coordination. Strong working knowledge of fire alarm and fire sprinkler system integration. Seeking long-term opportunities in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX market.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician
Salem Fire Alarm
Salem, OR
- Primary programming and troubleshooting technician for higher-education and government facilities.
- Performed service, inspections, testing, and AHJ acceptance.
- Resolved complex system issues across large campuses.
- Supported job walks, documentation, and customer coordination.
- Safety Committee member supporting company safety initiatives.
Field Technician / Installer / Programmer
Sciens Building Solutions
Pleasanton, CA
- Installed and programmed VESDA air-sampling systems.
- Installed, programmed, tested and finalized EST-3 systems.
- Supported project schedules and closeout documentations
Service Technician
IC Electronics
Modesto, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Service and troubleshooting for fire alarm and notification systems.
- Gamewell E3 Series and Bogen audio/mass notification.
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance on devices, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined service workflows and reduced downtime.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Fire Alarm Manager/ RME (C-10)
Fire Suppression Technologies
Waterford, CA
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw all fire alarm operations under CA C-10 license
- Managed projects end-to-end: estimating, scheduling, installs, inspections, service, and closeout.
- Coordinated AHJ inspections, deficiencies, and approvals.
- Ensured NFPA, CBC, CFC, and AHJ, compliance.
- Maintained project documentation and inspection records.
- Provided technical leadership and guidance to field personnel.
- Supported integrated fire alarm and sprinkler system operations.
Education
License - Low Voltage Electrical
IBEW Tangent Apprenticeship
Tangent, ORHigh School Diploma -
Waterford Highschool
Waterford, CA05-2014
Skills
- Fire alarm systems
- Project management
- Estimating and bidding
- AHJ inspections
- Compliance testing and preventative maintenance
- Fire panel programming, blueprints, and riser diagrams
- Job walks and site surveys
- Team leadership
- Scheduling and documentation
- Microsoft office (EXCEL)
- Access control and cameras
- Fire sprinkler system coordination
Certification
- NICET Level I- Fire Alarm Systems California C-10 Contractors License- RME
- Xtralis VESDA
- Monaco
- Siemens (XLS, 922, 901)
- Silent Knight (SKSS, HFSS)
- Confined space IBEW Low Voltage Apprenticeship (LEA)
Timeline
Service Technician
IC Electronics
07.2025 - Current
Fire Alarm Manager/ RME (C-10)
Fire Suppression Technologies
04.2023 - 07.2025
Field Technician
Salem Fire Alarm
Field Technician / Installer / Programmer
Sciens Building Solutions
License - Low Voltage Electrical
IBEW Tangent Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Waterford Highschool