NYS 81-Hour Fire Alarm & Security Installers License Course
State-Approved. Expert-Taught. Everything Included.
25 Students Maximum | $2,500 All-In | New York City
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Who This Course Is Built For
Fire Alarm Technicians
You're in the field. Now make it official. Get the license that lets you operate legally, sign off on jobs, and charge what you're worth.
Security Installers
Expand your credentials. The NYS combined Fire Alarm and Security Installers License covers both trades under one license.
Electrical Contractors
Adding fire alarm and security to your scope opens a new market without hiring subcontractors. The license makes it legal.
Entrepreneurs
Starting a fire alarm or security company in New York? The license is not optional - it is the foundation. This is where it starts.
$2,500 - Everything You Need, Nothing to Buy Separately
Most 81-hour courses give you instruction and leave you to piece together the rest. This course gives you every resource included in one enrollment - every code book, every study tool, every practice exam. Nothing extra to purchase.
NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
The primary code governing fire alarm system design, installation, testing, and maintenance in New York State. This is the core of the NYS exam.
NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
Required for wiring methods, conductor sizing, circuit protection, and electrical installation compliance throughout fire alarm and security work.
IBC - International Building Code
Governs occupancy classifications, building-type requirements, and how fire alarm systems integrate with commercial construction code.
Student Workbooks - All 5 Modules
A comprehensive written workbook for each module of the 81-hour curriculum. Take notes, mark key concepts, and build a reference you will use long after the course ends.
150 Q&A - All 5 Modules (30 per module)
150 questions and answers covering all five modules - 30 per module. Built to test your knowledge and mirror the format of the NYS exam.
Course Syllabus - All 5 Modules
The complete structured breakdown of every module, topic, and hour. You know exactly what is coming and where to focus at every stage.
Frameworks & Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference exam prep sheets and proven frameworks built around the most tested concepts on the NYS Fire Alarm and Security Installers License exam. Built for exam day.
Lifetime Access - Skool Community
Lifetime access to the Secure IT training community on Skool. Peer support, Q&A, accountability, and ongoing resources - long after the course is done.
Total Investment: $2,500
All code books, workbooks, Q&A packs, cheat sheets, and lifetime community access. Nothing extra.
Class Details
Location
New York City - Exact venue and address delivered one week before the class start date.
Price
$2,500 - includes all materials listed above. No hidden fees, no separate charges.
Class Size
Maximum 25 students. Kept intentionally small for focused instruction and real engagement throughout all 81 hours.
Schedule & Dates
Full class schedule and date details will be sent to enrolled students one week before the course begins.
What You Will Cover in 81 Hours
The curriculum is structured across 5 modules, each with its own workbook and 30-question Q&A pack. Every topic is taught from field experience - not just code language.
Course At a Glance
- Fire alarm system fundamentals and components
- NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, chapter by chapter
- System types: addressable vs. conventional
- Initiating devices: smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, duct detectors
- Notification appliances and circuits - horns, strobes, speakers, visual appliances
- Fire alarm control panels: programming and commissioning
- Power supplies, batteries, and supervision
- System design and plan reading
- Wiring methods and installation codes under NFPA 70
- Security system installation requirements
- Testing, inspection, and maintenance - NFPA 72 Chapter 14
- NYC and NYS codes - DOB requirements and FDNY Letters of Approval process
- Contractor responsibilities, liability, and licensing obligations
- Exam preparation and test-taking strategy for the NYS Fire Alarm & Security Installers License exam
Your Instructor — Anthony T. Richardson
Anthony T. Richardson is not a professional trainer who studied fire alarms. He owns an active fire alarm and security company, holds the New York State license, and teaches from 25 years of real work - not from a textbook.
Active Fire Alarm Company Owner
Secure IT Securities Corp., based in Pearl River, NY - an operating fire alarm and security contractor serving Rockland County, NYC, and surrounding areas
NYS Licensed Contractor
Active New York State Fire Alarm and Security Contractor License #12000295002.
State-Approved Course Instructor
Anthony T. Richardson is an approved NYS 81-hour course instructor teaching from the state-approved and accredited curriculum.
NICET Certified
Nationally certified fire alarm technician with credentials recognized across all 50 states.
1,320+ Technicians Trained
More than 1,320 fire alarm professionals have completed training through the SIS Training Center.
130+ Field Installations
Real-world project experience across New York State - including Metro North MTA Train Stations, Delaware Valley Job Corps, and Yeshiva University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs this course?
Anyone applying for the New York State Fire Alarm and Security Installers License must complete 81 hours of state-approved training before sitting for the licensing exam.
Is Anthony's course officially approved by New York State?
Yes. Anthony T. Richardson is a New York State approved 81-hour course instructor teaching from the approved and accredited curriculum. Completing this course satisfies the state requirement exactly as written.
Where is the class held?
Classes are held in New York City. The exact venue and address will be sent to all enrolled students one week before the class start date.
How large are the classes?
Classes are capped at 25 students maximum. This is intentional - small classes mean real instruction, answered questions, and genuine engagement throughout all 81 hours.
What is included in the $2,500 enrollment?
Everything: NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and IBC code books. Student workbooks for all 5 modules. 150 questions and answers across all 5 modules (30 per module). Course syllabus for every module. Frameworks and cheat sheets. Lifetime access to the Skool community. Nothing additional to purchase.
Do I need to purchase code books separately?
No. NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and IBC are included in your $2,500 enrollment.
What is the difference between the NYS license and NICET certification?
The NYS 81-hour course qualifies you to sit for the New York State Fire Alarm and Security Installers License - the credential required to legally operate as a contractor in New York State. NICET is a separate national certification recognized in all 50 states. Many professionals hold both. Anthony offers NICET certification prep at every level.
What is the Skool community?
Lifetime access to Anthony's training community on Skool - peer support, Q&A, course resources, and ongoing access to a network of fire alarm professionals. This access does not expire.
Ready to Get Your NYS Fire Alarm License?
25 seats. State-approved curriculum. Everything included. Taught by an active New York State licensed contractor.
$2,500: All-In
Call to Enroll: (845) 445-6224
Email: info@secureitsecurities.com | firealarmtraining.secureitsecurities.com
