Hiring & Costs

Hiring & Costs

How to Choose a Fire Protection Company

Reviewed by a licensed fire protection specialist Short answer: Start with non-negotiable baselines: active state license for your specific system type, current liability insurance ($1 million minimum), NICET Level 2+ certified technicians, and bonding. Get proposals from at least three vendors with identical scope, interview the actual technician assigned to

Hiring & Costs

Certifications to Look For (NICET, State Licenses)

Reviewed by a licensed fire protection specialist Short answer: NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) is the gold standard for fire protection technician certification. Level 2 is the baseline you should expect from your service vendor — it requires 4,000-6,000 documented field hours and a rigorous exam.