Save Lives with an Advanced Commercial Fire Alarm System
If you are a business owner with a commercial space, retail shop or office building, installing a fire alarm system should be one of the first things you do before opening your business to your employees and/or the public. By installing an advanced commercial fire alarm system, you’ll be able to detect smoke and fire, prevent disasters and even save the lives of your employees, customers and yourself. Here are some of the advancements in commercial fire alarm systems that help save lives every day. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems for Businesses Large and Small Before the advanced versions of fire alarm systems available today, smoke detectors were the only way for businesses to detect a potential fire in the building. After initial detection of the fire, the business would hope that an employee was quick to react by calling the fire department and getting the building evacuated as soon as possible. Now, commercial fire alarm systems are designed for both small and large businesses, protecting property and saving lives in the event of an emergency. Large businesses can benefit from new fire alarm systems because of their ability to detect smoke, heat or fire in any room of a large […]
Read MoreWhy Commercial Video Surveillance Systems From 1st Alarm Amarillo Are the Best
For retail businesses, service and repair shops, office buildings and even residential homes in Amarillo TX, video surveillance systems are the best option for providing excellent security to protect customers, employees and property. Video surveillance systems are visible throughout your business and great for deterring possible theft. If a break-in or vandalism occurs, video surveillance allows you to deliver high quality evidence to the police so they can catch the perpetrator. In the case of employee theft or misconduct, reviewing video feeds from your surveillance system may confirm or revoke your suspicions. Video surveillance is also helpful for monitoring many areas in large spaces, giving your security team the visuals they need to notice unusual activity or potential threats. Deter Theft with Video Surveillance Systems With visible cameras throughout your Amarillo business, office building or service shop – potential burglars may be deterred from even stepping foot on your property. In retail spaces, security cameras are great for preventing shoplifters. If you have a large number of employees, cameras can also be a great tool for preventing employee misconduct, tardy employees or employee theft. Record 24/7 With Video Surveillance If a break-in happens at your business, whether during or after […]
Read MoreWireless Home Security Systems Are The Future of Safety for Modern Amarillo Texas Families
Once upon a time, installing home security systems involved running wires through the whole house and connecting the system to the security provider via a telephone line. Analog security systems are now outdated and not nearly as safe as their newer counterparts. A skilled burglar knows which line to cut to render a wired security system useless. A wireless system operates as normal through the cellular network even if a line is cut or there’s a power outage. The future of safety for a modern Amarillo family and their property lies in wireless home security systems. Simple, affordable installation and maintenance Wired home security systems require involved electrical installation including electrical leads, circuit testing, and wireless stripping. The installation also involves the physical installation, which may include wiring the system around existing home features (i.e. granite countertop, pipes). An experienced Amarillo Texas security professional will get your wireless home security system up and running in a matter of hours without drilling holes or installing wires. Flexibility to replace, add, or upgrade security features at any time If you’re running older video surveillance, you can update your system to high definition, wide angle cameras without replacing the entire system. If you […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Security Cameras in Midland Texas Workplaces
Security cameras in the workplace protects both employees and customers. Once upon a time surveillance cameras were expensive. It was time consuming and expensive to install them, which meant their use was primarily limited to government buildings and large corporations. Digital technology has allowed Midland TX and Odessa TX businesses of all sizes to equip their premises with security cameras. If you’ve been thinking about investing in a commercial security system for your retail or office space, consider the following benefits it has to offer. Deters theft and vandalism The mere presence of security cameras is enough to send most potential criminals running in the other direction. When a criminal approaches the parking lot and sees surveillance cameras, he’s much less likely to vandalize the building or attempt to break in and rob the company. If you don’t like the aesthetic of video cameras, consider displaying one or two prominent cameras in the parking lot or near the front entrance so your system is still visible. Then conceal the remainder of the cameras. In the event that an incident occurs, security cameras record wide angle, high definition footage. You have full documentation of the entire incident. The Midland TX or […]
Read MoreHome Security Solutions and an Ever-Changing World in Midland Texas and Odessa Texas
For many years, home security systems were expensive wired systems that were time consuming and invasive to install. When you were ready to move to a new home or upgrade your security system, essentially you had to start from scratch with a new system, adding even more expense to keep your family protected. Modern wireless security solutions in Midland TX and Odessa TX are appropriate for our ever-changing world in which families move frequently and new components are available each year, including smart home features. Choosing a system that can be adapted for your current home and security needs ensures you’ll keep your family safe for years to come without breaking the bank. Choose a system that can move with you The average American is expected to move 11.4 times in his lifetime. Installing a wired security system involves running wires through walls and ceilings, which may involve drilling holes through concrete, wood, and tile. Once the system is set up, it’s all but impossible to ever remove all of those wires. As such, when you’re ready to move, most likely you’ll have to leave the system behind and purchase a new system for the new residence. Digital technology enables […]
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