Fire protection jobs in North Carolina
2 verified openings in Asheville, Raleigh. Every listing links to the employer's own posting, and each one was checked by hand on Nov 4, 2026.
North Carolina · 2 open
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Lead Fire Alarm TechnicianNew
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety · Raleigh, NC
Pay not listedNICET IIFire alarm technicianPosted Oct 28, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Fire Alarm Service Technician
Johnson Controls / SimplexGrinnell · Asheville, NC
$24–$31/hrNICET II preferredFire alarm technicianPosted Oct 5, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026
North Carolina pay data
What fire protection pays in North Carolina
| Occupation | NC median | US median | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security & fire alarm systems installers (SOC 49-2098) | $26.02/hr | $28.88/hr | −10% |
| Plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) | $27.44/hr | $30.67/hr | −11% |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates. BLS groups sprinkler fitters with plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Pay guides →
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Licensing, as of Nov 4, 2026
North Carolina Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician license
North Carolina licenses sprinkler inspectors through the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, which issues a Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician license.
Two ways in
With NICET: applicants who hold NICET Level II certification can apply on that basis. [1] The Board's exam schedule lists this route as no exam. [2]
The license is for people doing NFPA 25 inspections only. It's a technician license, not a contractor license, so it can't be used to contract for inspection work. [1]
Without NICET: applicants document 4,000 hours (about two years) of experience inspecting and testing previously installed fire sprinkler systems. [1] That route has a 3.0-hour exam. [2]
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From official North Carolina sources, checked Nov 4, 2026. Sources are listed in the guide.
FAQ
Fire protection work in North Carolina
How many fire protection jobs are open in North Carolina?
2 verified openings right now: Lead Fire Alarm Technician at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Raleigh; Fire Alarm Service Technician at Johnson Controls / SimplexGrinnell in Asheville.
What do fire alarm technicians earn in North Carolina?
The BLS median for security and fire alarm systems installers in North Carolina is $26.02 an hour (May 2025), against $28.88 nationally.
What do sprinkler fitters earn in North Carolina?
BLS groups sprinkler fitters with plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters. That group's median in North Carolina is $27.44 an hour (May 2025), against $30.67 nationally.