Who We Are

Jim Courier

Jim started his career in the Fire Protection industry in June of 2002. He has worked his way up from humble beginnings as a Fire Sprinkler Service Technician Assistant, all the way to the owner of Annual Fire Inspections. He rose through the ranks quickly from assistant, to technician, to foreman, to supervisor, and beyond. Along the way, he moved into the construction side of the business, graining knowledge in areas such as installs, retrofits, and service. In 2008 he obtained his NICET Level II Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification. Also in 2008, he became licensed with the Texas State Fire Marshalls Office as an RME-I. He continued learning and gaining experience, eventually earning his Backflow Testing License with the TCEQ in 2012. He was promoted to Field Operations Manager in 2013 where he supervised the job field, and became well versed in material and equipment acquisition. In 2015 he continued his education by completing his NICET Level II Water-Based System Layout certification. Never one to stop learning, in 2018, Jim took classes on Fire Pump Testing and Maintenance. Jim’s long history in the Fire Protection industry has left him well rounded and able to provide a wide array of services to his company’s clients. He has a reputation with his clients and coworkers as being responsible, honest, efficient, and productive.

Christopher Hallmark

Chris started his journey at Eastfield college where he focused in AutoCAD. Shortly after, he was hired by a small company in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He was brought in to help build their new ground-up fire sprinkler branch. His CAD background enabled him to focus on learning NFPA and how sprinkler systems work. He was also given the opportunity to work with the field to focus on designs, fabrication, and installation methods. After a few years, he was recruited by a larger company, also in the DFW area. This enabled him to further his overall knowledge of construction with an emphasis on fire protection. Chris’s new position meant was able to work on much larger projects than before. These projects included items such as standpipes, fire pumps, and jobs that contained thousands of sprinklers. He was taught how to manage a team and furthered his understanding of NFPA codes. He found his niche in the fire safety industry and has made it his career for the last 5 years. Chris focused strongly on learning the NFPA codes, enabling him to pass NICET Level III tests. As result of his dedication to learn and his entrepreneurial sprit, he is now the RME-G license holder for Annual Fire Inspections.