Support Initiatives to Grow the Workforce in the Electronic Security & Life Safety Industry Who doesn’t love to unwind and have some fun with fellow security pros on the greens? As the new year begins and the business of the...
For 75 years, the electronic security and life safety industry has benefitted from the leadership and cohesion that ESA has provided. Marking its beginnings in 1948 as the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), the Association has remained ever...
As I write this, it’s approaching the end of the year. Not only does that mean holiday season where I have to play Santa Clause, chef, master wrapper, and entertainer, but I also have to start thinking about employee evaluations....
By Merlin Guilbeau Nearly every industry is struggling to find and retain employees, and the electronic security and life safety industry is not immune to this challenge. The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) is a 501(c)(3) organization created by...
ESA is pleased to announce its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger. With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political campaigns throughout the country, Jake is eager to advocate...
This day is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work that security technicians do to secure our nation. The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has officially registered National Security Technician Day as an annual commemorative day on January 23 to...
As the winter holidays draw close, we have so much to be thankful for, including the many ways our members are contributing to their communities. We want to take a moment to show how ESA Member, LOUD Security Systems Inc....
ESA's 2022 Executive Strategic Partners invest annually in the Association to grow important initiatives, improve our members’ businesses, and take the industry to greater heights. Without these partnerships, ESA, which is a nonprofit organization, would not be able to fulfill...
The electronic security industry works intimately with the public safety sector. Police, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs offer a vital service to our communities, in our shared goal of keeping people, places and property safe. To give back to this group...
The ESA training program has been around for over 36 years and has experienced tremendous growth and recognition since its inception. This would not be possible without one of the program’s most valuable assets – its instructors. NTS Instructor are...