Kasey Taught Me — Koorsen’s Fire & Life Safety Dogs Save Lives

Kasey Taught Me — Koorsen’s Fire & Life Safety Dogs Save Lives

STOP, DROP, and ROLL. A concept we are all too familiar with. One that most of us learned as children in school or with our parents. Such a basic concept, that does exactly what it needs to do: remind you...
ESA’s CEO Speaks about Deceptive Security Sales Practices, Points Consumers to ESA Members for Reputable Service

ESA’s CEO Speaks about Deceptive Security Sales Practices, Points Consumers to ESA Members for Reputable Service

Summer is here, which means homeowners nationwide will soon be targets of deceptive door knockers trying to con them into switching their alarm service. Last week, ADT, ESA, TMA, and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal joined the Better Business Bureau of...
ESA’s National Training School Innovates Industry Learning

ESA’s National Training School Innovates Industry Learning

This week, the Electronic Security Association’s National Training School, launched its new Online Instructor Led Training (OILT) platform providing synchronous online training to its customers. ESA has been a front-runner when it comes to offering online courses for the electronic...
Navigating Through the Minefield of Small Business (Association) Health Plans

Navigating Through the Minefield of Small Business (Association) Health Plans

On October 12, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order, “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States,” with the stated purpose of facilitating the purchase of health insurance across state lines and creating a healthcare system that is...
ESA’s National Training School Launches Online Instructor Led Training

ESA’s National Training School Launches Online Instructor Led Training

Yes, you read that title right. And nope, we aren’t hiring virtual instructors. The ESA National Training School is going to start offering instructor-led training  courses virtually! We are referring to this new delivery method as Online Instructor Led Training (OILT). Yes, you read that title...
ESA Thanks Ron Walters for His Contributions to the Industry

ESA Thanks Ron Walters for His Contributions to the Industry

Ronald “Ron” Walters has retired as director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) after a stellar career that included work in law enforcement, corporate security, an alarm company owner and director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition. Ronald “Ron”...
ESA Makes Electronic Security and Life Safety Voice Heard in District Offices Across the Nation Today

ESA Makes Electronic Security and Life Safety Voice Heard in District Offices Across the Nation Today

Today marks the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) first District Day, a nationwide local advocacy movement connecting members with their federal elected officials. This the event marks an opportunity for electronic security and life safety professionals to meet with their federal...
ESA Members, Embrace Passionate Security — Meet Nobi Security

ESA Members, Embrace Passionate Security — Meet Nobi Security

Charles Spencer of NoBi Security & Fire Systems has been in the security industry for 40 years. Although he never intentionally set out to work in the industry, he has since become a passionate proponent for the work of security...
Remembering Patricia M. Smith — ESA Mourns Loss of Past President

Remembering Patricia M. Smith — ESA Mourns Loss of Past President

Patricia M. Smith passed on April 17, 2018, but she leaves a legacy at the Electronic Security Association. From Bethesda, Maryland, Smith attended the University of Alabama and the University of Maryland, where she obtained her business degree. An industry...
ESA Celebrates 70 Years — A Look Back at Morris F. Weinstock

ESA Celebrates 70 Years — A Look Back at Morris F. Weinstock

The Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award is considered to be the most esteemed honor in the electronic security and life safety industry. Awarded since 1970, the achievement recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership. This award is a great honor...