Fire Extinguisher Technician

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

Current employment

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

A fire extinguisher technician may sell, plan, install, certify, or service fixed fire extinguisher systems or portable fire extinguishers in residential or commercial properties to the extent permitted by their type of license. An individual who holds a planning license may be employed by a firm that is permitted to sell, plan, install, certify, or service fixed fire extinguisher systems and sell, install, certify or service portable fire extinguishers. A registered firm that employs a Type A (fixed system license) licensee is permitted to sell, install, certify, or service fixed fire extinguishing systems and portable extinguishers. A Type B (portable license) holder may be employed by a registered firm to sell, install, certify, or service portable extinguishers and test certain portable fire extinguishers. A Type K licensee is permitted to install, certify or service any wet or dry chemical fixed fire extinguisher systems used to protect a cooking area and portable extinguishers. An individual holding an apprentice permit is allowed to install or service fixed fire extinguishing systems and portable fire extinguishers when employed by a registered firm and only under the direct supervision of a valid licensee employed by the same firm.