About Us & Why We are
The Best For the Job
Stephen H. Spiak, founding member of the company, has an associate in applied science certificate degree in electro/mechanical engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in the State of New York, worked at Sandia National Labs for thirteen years, and has worked in the fire protection industry for over 25 years. He holds licenses in all areas of fire protection and has NICET III fire alarm design certification.
Stephen is responsible for all technical training, services, inspections, and repairs of fire protection equipment. He has experience with the following equipment:
Stephen has been instrumental in the servicing and repairing of fire protection equipment for all customer facilities for many years and has been licensed since 2004.
Terri L. Spiak, founding member and Controller for New Mexico Fire Protection LLC, is responsible for all accounting functions and business management of the company. During a life-long career of general ledger accounting and office experience, she brings energy and drive to help build a company that is professional in all aspects of business, from compliance to human resources to assisting the field team with quoting, scheduling, and planning.
With thirteen years in the distribution electrical cooperative business, five years as a full charge bookkeeper for a disability service provider, and two years at a CPA office, she has excelled in general ledger accounting. In other employment, she served churches, retail establishments, lawyer’s firms, and others. For the past thirteen years, Terri has served her local community with Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association. Together with her partner Stephen, their skills complement each other in a dynamic way.
Meet Our Technical Team
Chris Valverde, Field Service Technician, has grown his skills impressively in his first year in the fire protection field. In his last position, he worked for two years as a technician in a manufacturing company. Prior to that, he worked for over two years in the restaurant field. In his time with New Mexico Fire Protection LLC, he has shown a great deal of initiative and energy and is working hard to learn and grow in inspecting all fire protection systems and servicing fire sprinkler systems. Chris takes pride in quickly, efficiently, and correctly servicing fire extinguishers and is licensed in backflow testing, which he has taken a special interest in.
Danny Sharick – Senior Field Service Technician/Fire Protection Inspector, is a senior inspection technician and team leader. He is a Marine veteran, which is evident in his approach to the job; ability to get work done for customers in a timely manner, training style of team members, and keeping the team on task. He has over twenty-five years of experience with inspections, installations, and repairs of all fire protection systems. Danny is a great asset to our team because he has worked for many major fire protection companies, he remembers almost every building he has been in, and is able to recall key information about their systems. Danny is trained in the service and repairs of fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler suppression systems, backflows, kitchen hood suppression, and fire extinguishers.
George Schwartz, Senior Field Service Technician, has six years of experience in fire alarm installation in new construction and tenant improvements. He is a recent addition to our team, joining us from Arizona, and he has quickly proven his knowledge in all systems, especially fire alarms. He is skilled at diagnosing and repairing alarm systems and is growing rapidly in his ability to repair wet and dry fire sprinkler systems. He is proficient in inspecting fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and backflows. Prior to his fire alarm position in the Phoenix area, George worked fifteen years for an acoustical ceiling tile company, demonstrating long-term commitment to his work. George is working on achieving his NICET license in fire alarm.
Ian Carl, Field Service Technician, is another recent addition to our team. We knew right away, despite not having prior knowledge of fire protection systems, he would be a perfect fit. Ian shows great aptitude and ability to grow his knowledge immensely in all things fire protection. In past positions, he worked closely with security and door access systems and installed coax cable. Since joining us here at New Mexico Fire Protection LLC, he has hit the ground running in inspection training. He is always willing to learn something new, and in his short time here has already attended fire extinguisher, backflow, hood suppression system, and OSHA 10 training classes.
Jerod Trujillo, Senior Field Service Technician, is the newest addition to our team. Originally from New Mexico, he recently moved from Nevada back to his home state. He has nine years of experience in fire protection, and over fifteen years of experience in security, data, and fiber optics. Jerod works well with others, is a quick learner, and currently working on NICET licensing. He has extensive knowledge about the wiring and installation of fire alarms. In his previous position, he mainly worked with the construction of buildings as it pertained to fire alarm installation. He works hand in hand with George and Steve to increase his knowledge in diagnosing fire alarm system trouble. In his adult career, Jerod is proud to have worked for only three employers – he has shown commitment to his employer, and we are so thankful to have him on the team.
MEET OUR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Caitlin Armijo, Administrative Assistant, is responsible for essential tasks in both accounting functions and business management of the company. She has a certificate from CNM in medical office reception, and through this, she has expanded her knowledge in computer procedures, and interpersonal relations. She has been with the company in some capacity for three years now and continues to take on new tasks and roles. She provides support to ensure the office and team are operating efficiently.