Certification: Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician

PO Box 539, 165 East Union St., Newark, NY 14513-0539

This program, along with the IMSA Level I and II Municipal Fire Alarm programs, concentrates on systems and methods to summon assistance to an emergency within a building or area. Although the systems and methods for communicating the emergency vary from area to area, they must be as required by local code and by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

This program includes: General supervising station and public fire alarm monitoring system requirements; Supervising station fire alarm systems; Communication methods and requirements; Public fire alarm reporting systems and a glossary.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.