Career fit quiz

Is Fire Alarm Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the fire alarm technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the fire alarm technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like electronics and wiring
Statement 2 of 8I’m comfortable on ladders and in ceilings
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy troubleshooting
Statement 4 of 8I want work that protects lives
Statement 5 of 8I’m careful with documentation
Statement 6 of 8I want to start without a degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–12 months on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $60,070 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Security and fire alarm system installers install, program, test and maintain fire alarm, security, access control and video systems in homes and commercial buildings.

  • Install fire alarm panels, devices and wiring
  • Program control panels and communicators
  • Test and inspect systems to code
  • Troubleshoot faults and ground problems
  • Install security, access control and cameras

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