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Podcast Description – The Fire Alarm Insider
Welcome to The Fire Alarm Insider the no-fluff podcast where fire alarm pros, techs, and future business owners get the real-world strategies to build, scale, and dominate in the life safety industry. Hosted by Anthony T. Richardson, a 20-year veteran and president of Secure It Securities, this show pulls back the curtain on how to turn your skills into a 6 or 7 figure fire alarm business.
Whether you’re in the field or in the office, every episode delivers practical tactics, compliance hacks, code breakdowns, and insider game all designed to put you ahead of the curve.
🎁 Grab your free copy of the “Fire Alarm Business Blueprint” eBook and start your path to ownership now:
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Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Episode Summary
In this episode, Anthony T. Richardson shares the eight most common mistakes electricians make when installing fire alarm systems and how to avoid them. Drawing on over 25 years of experience designing and servicing systems across New York City, Anthony breaks down real-world examples, code violations, and costly oversights that can lead to inspection failures, wasted time, or safety risks.
Whether you’re a licensed technician, an aspiring fire alarm installer, or a general contractor, this episode will help you master compliance, wiring standards, and life safety best practices.
Key Takeaways
🔧 Why filing and permitting delays derail most projects
⚡ The right way to choose fire alarm cable types and gauges
🧠 How to prevent bad wiring and cross-circuit mistakes
📏 Proper device spacing and mounting heights for compliance
✅ The importance of testing every circuit and signal before inspection
🗂️ Why as-built drawings are crucial for final approval
🚫 The legal and financial risks of working without a license
Resources Mentioned
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