Generous discounts on business-critical training is a very popular member benefit! Check out the listing of upcoming NTS courses to see what training is coming to your area.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

KEY COURSES:

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• March 9 – 11 – Pittsburgh, PA
• March 10 – 12 – Rochester, NY
• March 16 – 18 – Orlando, FL
• March 18 – 20 – Gulfport, MS
• March 18 – 20 – Utah
• March 19 – 21 – Milford, CT
• March 19 – 21 – Chattanooga, TN
• March 23 – 25 – Bettendorf, IA
• March 26 – 28 – Kenner, LA
• March 30 – April 1 – Charlotte, NC

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• March 6 – 7 – Johnson City, TN
• March 10 – 11 – Des Moines, IA
• March 19 – 20 – Memphis, TN
• March 19 – 21 – Nashville, TN
• March 26 – 27 – Jackson, MS

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)

• March 25 – 26 – Montgomery, AL

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• March 10 – 11 – Detroit, MI
• March 10 – 11 – Philadelphia, PA
• March 16 – 17 – Milwaukee, WI
• March 17 – 18 – Boston, MA
• March 20 – 21 – Lafayette, LA

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• March 6 – 7 – Lafayette, LA
• March 9 – 10 – Allentown, PA
• March 18 – 19 – Montgomery, AL
• March 27 – 28 – Nashville, TN

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• March 13 – 14 – Kenner, LA
• March 23 – 24 – Ft. Walton, FL

NEW COURSES:

LIFE SAFETY CODE COURSE & WORKSHOP

• March 24 – Birmingham, AL

NON-TECHNICAL COURSES:

UNDERSTANDING ALARM SYSTEMS

• March 17 – Birmingham, AL

More Opportunities to Gain Industry Credibility at Expo

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), an international trade association that specializes in planning and installing electronic systems for the home, will host a mini-track of technical courses at the 2010 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). This promising CEDIA mini-track is sure to bring higher levels of value and thought leadership to ESX attendees.

“We’re excited to be adding CEDIA’s renowned technical training on custom electronics in a new mini-track at this year’s ESX,” said George De Marco, ESX Expo Chair. “CEDIA accreditation of a number of ESX courses means added value for ESX attendees, enabling them to earn credit toward maintaining their CEDIA certifications by attending select ESX seminars.”

CEDIA, whose specializations include home networking, home automation and communication systems, media rooms, single or multi-room entertainment systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems that provide lighting control, security and HVAC systems, will offer the following courses, which promise to prime the attendee on residential systems:

• Fundamentals of Residential Lighting and Lighting Control
• Fundamentals of Multi-Room Audio Systems
• Fundamentals of Home Theater Design

“CEDIA University’s industry-leading education will help industry newcomers gain the valuable knowledge and skills needed to establish credibility in the residential electronic systems industry,” said Utz Baldwin, CEDIA CEO.

CEDIA Seminars, along with all other ESX Seminars, can be purchased a-la-carte and start at $59 for members. All ESX Seminars, as well as special networking events, are included in the Deluxe Registration Package.

For more information on the conference program, call 877-628-9558 or visit www.esxweb.com.

ESX 2010 addresses the industry’s most vital topics with valuable content from the industry’s best presenters. Fifty seminars are organized into the following tracks:

Business Development and Management Track

This track covers a host of powerful and dynamic sessions which will provide every employee in your company with the ideas and tools to make better decisions when it comes to managing and developing your business. Some seminars in this track include: “Good-to-Great Employees” and “Financial Accounting for Security Companies.”

Central Station Operations Track, sponsored by Sur-Gard

This track covers key topics from technology to procedures and techniques to management and development of central station operators. Some seminars in this track include: “Central Station Supervision and the Law” and “PERS as a Profitable Solution.”

Installation Management Track

This track is filled with pragmatic tips and processes for increasing the productivity and quality of the installation function, whether it’s installing alarms, access control or video systems. Some seminars in this track include: “Installation Estimating for Profit” and “The Substance, Impact and Future of NFPA 731.”

RMR Track

This track will help you get on top of methods to maximize and capitalize on RMR—whether it’s tied to traditional alarm monitoring, next generation monitoring of video, managed access control or even service and maintenance contracts. Some seminars in this track include: “Pricing and Selling Service RMR” and “Turning the iPhone and Remote Updates into RMR.”

Sales and Marketing Track, sponsored by Videofied

This track provides the expert strategies, tactics and practices you need to succeed. Some seminars in this track include: “High Impact Sales Management” and “Building Your Referral Network: Peer-to-Peer, Real-World Tips.”

Technology Track, sponsored by ADI

This track tackles the most compelling, opportunity-rich and challenging tech topics in the electronic security industry. Some seminars in this track include: “Migrating to IP Technology” and “Using Technology for Residential Lifestyle Enhancements.”

CEDIA Mini-Track

This track includes CEDIA courses that provide great primers on residential systems that are a natural extension of a home security integrator’s business. The CEDIA courses offered are: “Fundamentals of Residential Lighting and Lighting Control,” “Fundamentals of Multi-Room Audio Systems” and “Fundamentals of Home Theater Design.”

Young Security Professionals Mini-Track

This track tackles new and innovative approaches to security integration and monitoring and the challenges of leadership for a new generation of security professionals. The seminars included in this mini-track are: “From Soup to Nuts: An Employment Law Primer for Young Security Professionals” and “Next Gen Business Systems.”

All ESX Seminars and Workshops are available as a-la-carte purchases, starting at just $59 for members. Deluxe packages are also available to allow you access to all seminars, workshops and a number of special events.

Click here for a complete listing of seminars and their affiliated track.

Enjoy Guiltless Golfing with AIREF

The 7^th Annual Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation (AIREF) golf tournament will be held March 23, 2010 at the Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas, one day prior to ISC West. The tournament promises players a casual golf outing with other industry professionals while supporting AIREF initiatives in the process.

AIREF, an all-volunteer nonprofit foundation, was created in 1977 by ESA to serve as the research arm of the industry and funding for the foundation is derived almost solely from the golf tournament. In 2003, AIREF and ESA founded the tournament as a way to help raise money for industry research.

Research studies funded by AIREF include a survey of Salt Lake City residents that showed 65 percent of registered voters disapprove of the city’s verified response ordinance and a more recent study by Rutgers University that proved scientifically that residential burglar alarms deter crime.

To register for the tournament, visit www.airef.org. For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, call (203) 762-2444 or email Pat Remes at premes@airef.org.

To learn more about AIREF’s initiatives and studies, visit www.airef.org.

Have you provided your staff with their share of industry training lately? If not, then head on over to NTS and order up some world-class training for your technicians and improve the quality of your staff today. NTS can even help you out with meeting the certification needs of your employees.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

KEY COURSES

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• Feb. 26 – 28 – Bossier City, LA
• March 2 – 4 – Atlanta, GA
• March 4 – 6 – Cullman, AL
• March 9 – 11 – Pittsburgh, PA
• March 10 – 12 – Rochester, NY
• March 16 – 18 – Orlando, FL
• March 18 – 20 – Gulfport, MS
• March 18 – 20 – Utah
• March 19 – 21 – Milford, CT
• March 19 – 21 – Chattanooga, TN
• March 23 – 25 – Bettendorf, IA
• March 26 – 28 – Kenner, LA
• March 30 – April 1 – Charlotte, NC

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• March 3 – 5 – Long Island, NY
• March 6 – 7 – Johnson City, TN
• March 10 – 11 – Des Moines, IA
• March 19 – 20 – Memphis, TN
• March 19 – 21 – Nashville, TN
• March 26 – 27 – Jackson, MS

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)

• Feb. 26 – 27 – Jackson, MS
• March 25 – 26 – Montgomery, AL

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• Feb. 23 – 24 – Indianapolis, IN
• Feb. 24 – 25 – Erie, PA
• Feb. 24 – 25 – Seattle, WA
• March 2 – 3 – Denver, CO
• March 2 – 3 – Chicago, IL
• March 10 – 11 – Detroit, MI
• March 10 – 11 – Philadelphia, PA
• March 16 – 17 – Milwaukee, WI
• March 17 – 18 – Boston, MA
• March 20 – 21 – Lafayette, LA

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• March 6 – 7 – Lafayette, LA
• March 9 – 10 – Allentown, PA
• March 18 – 19 – Montgomery, AL
• March 27 – 28 – Nashville, TN

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• Feb. 20 – 21 – Monroe, LA
• Feb. 26 – 27 – Memphis, TN
• March 13 – 14 – Kenner, LA
• March 23 – 24 – Ft. Walton, FL

NEW COURSES

LIFE SAFETY CODE COURSE & WORKSHOP

• Feb. 20 – Mobile, AL
• March 24 – Birmingham, AL

NON-TECHNICAL COURSES

UNDERSTANDING ALARM SYSTEMS

• March 17 – Birmingham, AL

Enjoy Guiltless Golfing with AIREF

The 7^th Annual Alarm Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) golf tournament will be held March 23, 2010 at the Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas, one day prior to ISC West. The tournament promises players a casual golf outing with other industry professionals while supporting AIREF initiatives in the process.

AIREF, an all-volunteer nonprofit foundation, was created in 1977 by ESA to serve as the research arm of the industry and funding for the foundation is derived almost solely from the golf tournament. In 2003, AIREF and ESA founded the tournament as a way to help raise money for industry research.

Research studies funded by AIREF include a survey of Salt Lake City residents that showed 65 percent of registered voters disapprove of the city’s verified response ordinance and a more recent study by Rutgers University that showed residential burglar alarms deter crime.

To register for the tournament, visit www.airef.org. For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, call (203) 762-2444 or email Pat Remes at premes@airef.org.

To learn more about AIREF’s initiatives and studies, visit www.airef.org.

Training – it’s the key to luring new customers and retaining existing ones. Make sure your technicians are fully trained by offering them the opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry. NTS offers many training opportunities that your customers will be glad you took advantage of.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.alarm.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

ADVANCED BURGLAR ALARM TECHNICIAN

• Feb. 11 – 12 – Brookfield, WI

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN

• Feb. 11 – 13 – Jackson, MS
• Feb. 17 – 19 – Long Island, NY
• Feb. 26 – 28 – Bossier City, LA

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL

• Feb. 26 – 27 – Jackson, MS

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS

• Feb. 18 – 19 – Birmingham, AL
• Feb. 20 – 21 – Monroe, LA
• Feb. 26 – 27 – Memphis, TN

LIFE SAFETY CODE COURSE & WORKSHOP

• Feb. 20 – Mobile, AL

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

• Feb. 13 – 14 – Kenner, LA

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES

• Feb. 9 – 10 – Phoenix, AZ
• Feb. 10 – 11 – Charlotte, NC
• Feb. 13 – 14 – Knoxville, TN
• Feb. 16 – 17 – Baltimore, MD
• Feb. 17 – 18 – Atlanta, GA
• Feb. 17 – 18 – Dallas, TX
• Feb. 23 – 24 – Indianapolis, IN
• Feb. 24 – 25 – Erie, PA
• Feb. 24 – 25 – Seattle, WA

Tri-Ed Distribution has extended the deadline to March 1st for applicants hoping to earn one of the three college scholarships it is offering for the 2010-2011 Academic Year. Tri-Ed’s Scholarship Program is open to any graduating high school senior who is a child of a current ESA (formerly NBFAA) member.

The $1,500.00, $1,000.00 and $500.00 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. To be considered, applicants are required to provide:

• A copy of their high school transcript, including college entrance exam scores (SAT or ACT)
• A copy of their college application essay
• A letter of recommendation from their high school guidance counselor or   high school teacher of their choice
• A list of the colleges they are applying to
• ESA member name & company

The new deadline for completed applications is March 1, 2010. All applications are being accepted via e-mail at marketing@tri-ed.com.

Names of the three winning students will be announced at the Tri-Ed booth during ISC West 2010. All winners will also be notified in writing.

Scholarship award checks will be made payable to the college or university the winners will be attending – upon their acceptance – and will be for the sole use of tuition

Tri-Ed is a strong advocate of industry causes and this scholarship program is indicative of its commitment to supporting the industry’s largest association – the ESA– and its members.

“Tri-Ed is pleased to help ease some of the financial burdens of higher education for three deserving scholarship winners and their families,” says Pat Comunale, COO.

A record 200 plus industry leaders, chapter leaders, business owners and managers descended upon Fort Worth, Texas last week to take part in the annual ESA Leadership Summit.

It was a productive event that was packed with high-level association meetings, training seminars and social and networking events that left no one out of the fun. A full recap of all the exciting developments at this year’s event is provided below. Photos, presentations and documents from the event can also be downloaded by visiting the event recap pages online.

Many thanks to the Executive Strategic Partners who stepped up to sponsor individual events.  GE Security was the corporate sponsor, Honeywell sponsored the Leadership Awards dinner, ADI sponsored the networking lunch, Altronix sponsored the Chapter Appreciation Reception, and Security America Risk Retention Group and Diebold sponsored the Leadership Breakfast.

Board approves an ex-officio seat for Young Security Professionals

Recognizing the importance of Young Security Professionals (YSP) in the future of ESA, the board approved a motion to include the chairman of the YSPs as an ex-officio member.  Currently, Trevor McEnany serves as the YSP chair and will represent YSP in this position.

New format for next year’s Leadership Summit announced

At the State Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday morning, John Galante of AE Ventures presented the new format of the 2011 Leadership Summit.  The summit will be comprised of two parts:  a two-day hosted event followed by two days of the traditional Leadership Summit format.

The hosted event will be headed by AE Ventures. Integrator members of the ESA board of directors, executive committee, committee chairs and senior executives from the top-dollar volume members of ESA will be eligible for hosting benefits which include air fare, ground transportation in the host city, food and beverage and lodging. In recognition of these benefits, guests agree to attend all general sessions, boardroom presentations and one-on-one meetings with vendor sponsors. Vendors choosing boardroom sponsorships will have appointment times with senior decision makers from industry-leading companies. Sponsorship opportunities for social functions and general sessions are also available.

The second half of the event will feature two days of the valuable association meetings, social functions and topical seminars that all ESA members have come to appreciate and enjoy.

Leadership awards

ESA honored several outstanding individuals and states for their dedication to the electronic security industry during the 2010 Leadership Summit.

Instructor of the Year

Don Childers won this year’s Instructor of the Year award because of his tireless work on behalf of NTS.  He developed courses, got them approved by the necessary regulatory agencies, scheduled and promoted a statewide and year-long training program, all while never accepting any compensation for the hours of planning and instructing he personally conducted on behalf of his state and NTS. All of these accomplishments were done in a spirit of honest and humble service to the association and its members. Dom D’Ascoli, ESA Vice President/President-Elect, accepted the award on Don’s behalf.

State Training Coordinator of the Year

Because of his commitment to the training activities of his Chartered Chapter, John Yusza from Connecticut was awarded State Training Coordinator of the Year. His work developing the training program and coordination the state certified instructors, as well as taking on the responsibility of submitting NTS course materials to Connecticut for approval as an alternative to the State’s Apprenticeship Training Curriculum to submit earned him the honor. Accepting the award on John’s behalf were state Education Committee Chairman Joel Kent and Connecticut 1st Vice President Jason Sokol.

Chapter Newsletter of the Year

InSecurity, published by the Arizona Alarm Association won the Chapter Newsletter of the Year award for its effectiveness as a member communications service, well-written articles that convey helpful information and strong support of ESA activities, consistent distribution, and quality layout and design.

Maria Malice, president of the Arizona Alarm Association, accepted the award.

Executive Director of the Year

Gwen Clavelle from the Louisiana Life Safety and Security Association exhibited the characteristics necessary to win:  she clarifies the vision of the chapter and puts that vision into action, she solidifies the relationship between their chapter and the national association and is a leader within the security industry, her community and her personal spheres of influence. LLSSA President Mary Ferguson accepted the award on her behalf.

President of the Year

Because of her hard work and the ability to lead people from different backgrounds and the initiative she takes to get things done, Maria Malice was honored with the President of the Year award.  She was a driving force in doubling the chapter membership, hiring a lobbyist to work on state-wide licensing issues and making the chapter newsletter a leading newsletter among chapter newsletters.

Chapter of the Year

The chapter of the year award was bestowed on the Arizona Alarm Association because of its dedication to the betterment of, and unwavering loyalty to, the industry. Other criteria were effectiveness of meetings, engagement in industry issues at local, state and national levels, vision and results demonstrated by volunteer leadership and/or paid staff, effectiveness and quality of products and services provided to members, its communications, public relations, and government relations, its training and the networking opportunities it presents.

Enjoy Guiltless Golfing with AIREF

The 7^th Annual Alarm Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) golf tournament will be held March 23, 2010 at the Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas, one day prior to ISC West. The tournament promises players a casual golf outing with other industry professionals while supporting AIREF initiatives in the process.

AIREF, an all-volunteer nonprofit foundation, was created in 1977 by ESA to serve as the research arm of the industry and funding for the foundation is derived almost solely from the golf tournament. In 2003, AIREF and ESA founded the tournament as a way to help raise money for industry research.

Research studies funded by AIREF include a survey of Salt Lake City residents that showed 65 percent of registered voters disapprove of the city’s verified response ordinance and a more recent study by Rutgers University that showed residential burglar alarms deter crime.

To register for the tournament, visit www.airef.org. For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, call (203) 762-2444 or email Pat Remes at premes@airef.org.

To learn more about AIREF’s initiatives and studies, visit www.airef.org.

Cernium Corporation’s CheckVideo intelligent video solution for remote video monitoring is revolutionizing the way central stations monitor and verify alarms. Incorporating advanced video analytics at an affordable price, CheckVideo is a hosted solution with video management functionality that takes only minutes to configure, deploy and maintain. For over a decade, Cernium has brought advanced video technology to customers worldwide, from residential and small-medium business consumers to Fortune 100 manufacturers, government, healthcare, education, and major cultural institutions. For more information, visit www.cernium.com.

Madico’s SafetyShield Window Films stop intruders in their tracks. When struck, the glass will break, but not shatter, preventing the intruder from entering quickly, and leaving him wondering what to do next. In most cases, the answer is simple: move on. SafetyShield® 1500 is among the first films in the world to pass the UL972 standard for Anti-Intrusion – making it the easy choice to help secure your home or business from theft and intrusion. For more information, visit www.madico.com.

The Leads Network delivers home owner prospects who want to speak to you now about a home security system. These hot prospects are checked, filtered, guaranteed exclusive and delivered in real-time. They have agreed to speak to you and are waiting for your call right now. For more information, visit www.theleadsnetwork.com.

The road to certification, training and professionalism begins with NTS. Courses are offered nationwide in the classroom and online. Get your career path started in the right direction. Sign up for classes today!

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.alarm.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

ADVANCED BURGLAR ALARM TECHNICIAN

• Feb. 11 – 12 – Brookfield, WI

CENTRAL STATION TRAINING

• Jan. 30 – Monroe, LA

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN

• Jan. 29 – 31 – Nashville, TN
• Feb. 11 – 13 – Jackson, MS
• Feb. 17 – 19 – Long Island, NY
• Feb. 26 – 28 – Bossier City, LA

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL

• Jan. 28 – 29 – Birmingham, AL
• Feb. 26 – 27 – Jackson, MS

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS

• Feb. 3 – 5 – Long Island, NY
• Feb. 18 – 19 – Birmingham, AL
• Feb. 20 – 21 – Monroe, LA
• Feb. 26 – 27 – Memphis, TN

LIFE SAFETY CODE COURSE & WORKSHOP

• Feb. 20 – Mobile, AL

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

• Jan. 30 – 31 – Lafayette, LA
• Feb. 13 – 14 – Kenner, LA

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES

• Feb. 2 – 3 – Los Angeles, CA
• Feb. 2 – 3 – New Orleans, LA
• Feb. 4 – 5 – Birmingham, AL
• Feb. 9 – 10 – Phoenix, AZ
• Feb. 10 – 11 – Charlotte, NC
• Feb. 13 – 14 – Knoxville, TN
• Feb. 16 – 17 – Baltimore, MD
• Feb. 17 – 18 – Atlanta, GA
• Feb. 17 – 18 – Dallas, TX
• Feb. 23 – 24 – Indianapolis, IN
• Feb. 24 – 25 – Erie, PA
• Feb. 24 – 25 – Seattle, WA

Give yourself a gift this holiday season by registering for online courses offered by NTS. Online training allows you to learn at your own pace, place and time. NTS now has more than 2,500 business skills courses in addition to the online availability of the Alarm Technician (Level I), Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician and Fire Alarm Installation Methods courses.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.alarm.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

ADVANCED BURGLAR ALARM TECHICIAN

• Dec. 15 – 16 – Des Moines, IA

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN

• Dec. 10 – 12 – Gulfport, MS
• Dec. 11 – 13 – Kenner, LA

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS

• Dec. 17 – 18 – Des Moines, IA

TROUBLESHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

• Dec. 8 – 9 – Indianapolis, IN
• Dec. 8 – 9 – Dallas, TX
• Dec. 15 – 16 – Baltimore, MD
• Dec. 15 – 16 – Boston, MA
• Dec. 15 – 16 – Chicago, IL

Make learning affordable and enjoyable for your staff by signing them up for NTS courses that offer interactive questions and simulations. Through the quality content and graphics, your staff will receive in-depth training at all levels of their educational needs.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.alarm.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

ADVANCED BURGLAR ALARM TECHICIAN

• Nov. 20 – 21 – Meridian, MS

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN

• Nov. 6 – 8 – Memphis, TN
• Nov. 12 – 14 – Manchester, NH
• Nov. 13 – 15 – Lafayette, LA
• Nov. 13 – 15 – Nashville, TN
• Nov. 16 – 18 – Louisville, KY
• Nov. 18 – 20 – Des Moines, IA
• Nov. 19 – 21 – Montevallo, AL

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL

• Nov. 6 – 7 – Mobile, AL
• Nov. 19 – 20 – Elmsford, NY
• Nov. 19 – 20 – Allentown, PA
• Nov. 19 – 20 – Erie, PA

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS

• Nov. 7 – 8 – Kenner, LA
• Nov. 13 – 14 – Brookfield, WI
• Nov. 18 – 20 – Buffalo, NY
• Nov. 19 – 20 – Atlanta, GA

TROUBLESHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

• Nov. 10 – 11 – Denver, CO
• Nov. 11 – 12 – Charlotte, NC
• Nov. 17 – 18 – Phoenix, AZ
• Nov. 17 – 18 – Milwaukee, WI
• Nov. 21 – 22 – New Orleans, LA

UNDERSTANDING ALARM SYSTEMS

• Nov. 7 – Port Allen, LA

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES

• Nov. 7 – 8 – Knoxville, TN
• Nov. 17 – 18 – Elmsford, NY
• Nov. 17 – 18 – Allentown, PA
• Nov. 17 – 18 – Erie, PA
• Nov. 21 – 22 – Bossier City, LA

Secures passage in House of Representatives of alarm installation language

Helping to modernize U.S. community colleges was supported by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) by its recent endorsement of legislative language to that effect in the U.S. House of Representatives.  ESA believes the language will help fund and protect these institutions with evolving technologies being deployed by the security industry.

Included in H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, is Section 351, an initiative for modernizing community colleges that includes language endorsed by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) providing for the professional installation of fire and life safety alarms:

“Funds made available to Community Colleges…shall be used for construction, modernization, renovation or repair of community college facilities…include the following…

(C) Compliance with fire, health, seismic, and safety codes, including professional installation of fire and life safety alarms, and modernizations, renovations, and repairs that ensure that the community college’s facilities are prepared for emergencies, such as improving building infrastructure to accommodate security measures and installing or upgrading technology to ensure that the community college is able to respond to emergencies such as acts of terrorism, campus violence, and natural disasters.”

H.R. 3221 contains $2.5 billion, authorized for fiscal year 2011 beginning October 1, 2010, for constructing new community college facilities and modernizing, renovating and repairing existing community college facilities.

Also included in H.R. 3221 is the President’s community college initiative providing for community college grants supporting training programs. In partnership with employers, these programs will provide relevant job-skill training (including apprenticeships, worksite learning and training opportunities) for high-wage occupations in high-demand industries.

H.R. 3221 has been sent over to the Senate where it is awaiting action in the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Pending passage by the Senate without any changes to this section and signed by the President into law, ESA members can anticipate community colleges as a marketing opportunity.

Earlier this year, ESA reported that it successfully placed similar language in H.R. 2187, the 21^st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, giving grants to local K through 12 education agencies for modernization, renovation or repair of public school facilities to bring public schools into compliance with fire, health, seismic and safety codes.  The bill is still pending in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Acadian Monitoring Services is now Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certified at its Lafayette, Louisiana central station.  Alarm operators for Acadian, in addition to answering and dispatching on medical two-way alarms, are now certified to provide pre-arrival instructions to its subscriber base, rendering medical assistance until EMS personnel can arrive.

The EMD is widely recognized as an essential component of effective EMS and medical response systems. Proper and timely training as well as a sound medical protocol are what help EMDs deliver quality care to the calling public with emergency medical needs.

“Acadian Monitoring Services EMDs completed Medical Priority’s EMD Certification Course, which has become the standard for EMD training. The course meets or exceeds all national criteria set by the National Association of EMS Physicians, and many others.  Acadian’s dispatch operators are now EMD and CPR certified and the company also offers 24/7 bi-lingual (Spanish) staffing,” stated Melissa Compton, Acadian’s alarm center manager.

EMD consists of three parts: 1) triaging the incoming request for medical service to determine the level of response; 2) providing pre-arrival instructions to the caller, so they can immediately help the victim, as well as to responding medical personnel so they can act in the most efficient manner once on the scene; 3) quality assurance – the most critical feature of EMD, which ensures that the information and procedures being given by the dispatchers is correct, and appropriate.

“Having our EMD certification gives us an advantage in responding to medical two-way alarms,” said Kenny Savoie, director of operations, Acadian Monitoring Services.  “More importantly, it gives our customers peace of mind, knowing that with the press of a button immediate help is available.  Now customers do not have to wait on the fire department or an ambulance to arrive to initiate critical assistance.”