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Why Work In Fire Alarm?

July 18, 2024 • Lia Lamela • Season 2 • Episode 82

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Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, celebrating careers in the trades with your host, Lia Lamela.

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This week, we are honored to have Colton Castleman, a seasoned fire alarm technician with a diverse background in both the electrical and fire alarm industries. Colton has extensive experience working for both small companies and large corporations like Siemens. His journey is filled with insights into the intricacies of fire alarm systems, from installation to service and troubleshooting.

Quotes:

"Troubleshooting is like putting together a puzzle and figuring out what pieces are missing." - Colton Castleman
"You have to have a whole lot of care but a little bit of 'don't worry about it' attitude." - Colton Castleman
"My life outside of work is more important than work itself. I work to live, not live to work." - Colton Castleman

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