Are You Monitoring Life Safety Systems? Maybe You Should

Are You Monitoring Life Safety Systems? Maybe You Should

Fire alarm systems have been monitored for decades. Recently, however, there are new opportunities to monitor other life safety systems within a building. A Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) has been the most common device used to transmit signals off...
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Nominations for FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Nominations for FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the inaugural FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards, an initiative recognizing security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership within their organizations. Honorees...
Protecting the Grid: How Security Integrators are Securing America’s Power Grid

Protecting the Grid: How Security Integrators are Securing America’s Power Grid

According to data released by the US Energy Department, there was a significant increase in direct physical attacks on US power grids last year. These attacks, which included acts of vandalism, rose by 77% to a total of 163 incidents....
Adaptability: Future Proofing Your Sales Team

Adaptability: Future Proofing Your Sales Team

What does adaptability mean, and how important is it?  The world of sales is changing. It’s no longer enough to have a good product and a solid understanding of the market; today, it’s all about getting your salespeople up-to-date on...
Celebrate Dad’s And Grads With ESA’s June Savings

Celebrate Dad’s And Grads With ESA’s June Savings

Dads know how to create lifelong memories through fun activities, adventures and shared hobbies. From playing catch in the backyard to going on road trips, these moments strengthen the bond between fathers and their kids, and if you happen to...
Welcome Our Newest May Integrator Members of 2023

Welcome Our Newest May Integrator Members of 2023

This month we have had 15 new integrators join the association!  Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in May. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrators join ESA for a specific...
Industry Organizations SIA, SIAC and TMA Support ESA’s Resolution to Reduce False Alarms Dispatch by Adopting Technology

Industry Organizations SIA, SIAC and TMA Support ESA’s Resolution to Reduce False Alarms Dispatch by Adopting Technology

ESA (the Electronic Security Association) has a long history of working with its members, other associations, and the public safety community to reduce false alarms. It’s an issue that urgently needs to be addressed. One of the greatest threats to the...
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Kerri Sutherland as FAST Board of Directors Chair

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Kerri Sutherland as FAST Board of Directors Chair

Sutherland, human resources business professional at Axis Communications, will lead the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has...
Save 15% on Troubleshooting Courses in June

Save 15% on Troubleshooting Courses in June

ESA's Troubleshooting courses will help your team develop diagnosis and problem solving skills for a variety of different systems, provide better support, and quickly identify and resolve client issues. Some of the courses focus on specific systems while others teach...
ESA Celebrates 75th Year with Diamond Jubilee and Weinstock Celebration at ESX 2023

ESA Celebrates 75th Year with Diamond Jubilee and Weinstock Celebration at ESX 2023

ESA is celebrating its 75th year at ESX 2023 with the Diamond Jubilee and Weinstock Celebration at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY.   On Wednesday June 7th from 6 – 7:30 pm, security pros will get together at the...