Dr. Rodger Reiswig, SET, PMSFPE Carbon monoxide (CO) is nothing new to our world. CO has been around since the dawn of time. What has changed is our awareness of its effects on the body, as well as how it’s being used in construction today to...
ESA is now accepting applications for the 2026 “Empowering Women in Technology” Scholarship, designed to support women advancing careers in electronic security and life safety technology. Six outstanding women will receive complimentary training and certification to help strengthen their skills...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) celebrated another successful Security Hill Day on March 5th, 2026. This distinctive executive event in Washington, D.C., rallied the collective voices of the security industry to members of the 119th Congress and their staff. An invitation-only event, Security Hill Day allows a...
The Electronic Security Association salutes those who have served as Presidents and Chairmen throughout the years. Their leadership and guidance have contributed to the legacy of ESA and provided a strong foundation as we look toward the future. 2024...
ESA’s 2025 Membership Campaign Team is a group of dedicated electronic security and life safety professionals who commit their time to advancing ESA’s reach. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of 26 volunteers, we raised $193,102 in membership and advertising revenue. In total, these volunteers helped to recruit...
ESA has announced the launch of its new Grassroots Advocacy Program, a member-driven initiative designed to strengthen engagement with policymakers and elevate the voice of the electronic security and life-safety industry at the state and federal levels. ESA also announced...
This month we have had 46 new integrator members join the association! Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in January. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
A Smarter, Safer Way to Manage Alarm Response Professionally monitored security systems have protected homes, businesses, and communities for decades. They deter break-ins, alert occupants to danger, and summon help when seconds matter. But like any high-volume safety system, false alarms can...
Many businesses rely heavily on subcontractors—and in the electronic security and life safety industry, these partnerships are often essential. Subcontractors help organizations scale, expand into new regions, add specialized expertise, and remain competitive in a fast-evolving marketplace. But strong results...
Systems integrators working in the residential sector know that homeowners are getting smarter all the time. Demand for smart home solutions, driven in huge part to advancements in IoT technology, is soaring. The U.S. smart home market, according to Grandview Research, was valued at $23.72 billion in 2024,...