Support the FAST mission!

Support the FAST mission!

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...
Meet Jake Braunger, ESA’s New VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs

Meet Jake Braunger, ESA’s New VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs

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...
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces First-Ever National Security Technician Day: January 23, 2023

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces First-Ever National Security Technician Day: January 23, 2023

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...
How LOUD #SecurityServes Communities By Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising 

How LOUD #SecurityServes Communities By Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising 

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....
The 2022 Executive Partnerships that Take Our Industry to Greater Heights 

The 2022 Executive Partnerships that Take Our Industry to Greater Heights 

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...
ESA’s 2023 Youth Scholarship Program Launches, Applications & Online Donations Now Open

ESA’s 2023 Youth Scholarship Program Launches, Applications & Online Donations Now Open

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...
What Does It Take to Become an NTS Instructor? 

What Does It Take to Become an NTS Instructor? 

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...
ESA Town Hall Meeting Now Available On Demand!

ESA Town Hall Meeting Now Available On Demand!

Our ESA Town Hall Meeting is now available on demand!  The Electronic Security Association hosted an hour-long town hall meeting on November 8th,  in which leaders from the industry such as ESA CEO Merlin Guilbeau, Board of Directors John Loud...
ESA Member Savings to Be Thankful For

ESA Member Savings to Be Thankful For

There’s a lot to be thankful for when you’re an ESA member, like ESA Member Savings. We have you covered with significant discounts, whether you are in need of new supplies for your business, or your employees are ready to...
You’re Invited! Join us at ESA’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting!

You’re Invited! Join us at ESA’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting!

ESA is getting ready to welcome its 75th year in 2023 and with that, will be announcing exciting news from volunteer leaders on benefits, programs and events. Get a pulse check on the latest industry training trends, membership updates and...