Operating Through the Pandemic

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Operating Through the Pandemic

We hope and trust you are safe and well, despite the COVID-19 crisis. We would also like you to know that American Alarm is an essential Massachusetts-based business, and one that remains open to serve the public. We continue to support thousands of New England residential, commercial and government clients, including those other essential businesses that must operate through the pandemic.

Although the public’s focus is on COVID-19, traditional electronic security and surveillance solutions may prove as important as ever.

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Systems Technicians: The Best Kept Career Opportunity Secret

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technologyThere is an interesting paradox playing out in the security systems technician field both locally and across the country. At a time when the industry is growing and new technologies are driving the market, fewer people are seeking jobs in the field.

In Massachusetts, for example, over the past 15 years the number of people holding Systems Technicians licenses (low voltage C & D) has decreased by 21%. The big question is why?

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Mission Possible: Install Emergency Response Locator Signs

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Emergency Locator Sign

Next time you are about to pull into your driveway, take a moment and look for your house number. Are you easily able to locate it? If it takes you more than a few seconds, it may take an emergency response crew even longer to find. In an emergency, seconds count. Read more →

American Alarm: Working Hard to Keep Your Family and Your Home Safe

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Everything we at American Alarm do is about security – and life safety is our laser focus. Virtually every day at American Alarm, we’re saving someone’s life or preserving their property with our home security and business security alarm systems and services.

There aren’t many industries where you can have that impact every single day.

We invite you to watch this video and listen to our president, Wells Sampson, tell you about American Alarm in his own words.

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Local Police and American Alarm Working Together to Educate

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As we move toward a time where safety emergencies are becoming more prevalent, preparing for these events is becoming more important. Coming off the heels of the Boston Marathon bombings, American Alarm teamed with Winchester, MA law enforcement to review precautionary measures that can be taken to help prevent and handle these situations.

On Friday, May 17, 2013, American Alarm and the Winchester Police and Fire departments assisted in training the employees at the Winchester library how to react to emergency situations. Among the topics covered were missing children, aggressive and inappropriate behavior of patrons, unattended bags, sexual predators, employee roles and how to better utilize the previously installed security systems.

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American Alarm and One Fund Boston, Inc.

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Boston StrongAs a New-England based company, we at American Alarm were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic events that occurred during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. Needless to say, it hit close to home and our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected.

To do our small part, we held a special company-wide casual day for our employees to raise money for One Fund Boston, Inc. This fund was created by Boston Mayor Tom Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to raise money for those affected by these events.

Additionally, Attorney General Martha Coakley urged Boston citizens to be careful of fraudulent charity sites, and only to donate to reputable organizations such as One Fund Boston, Inc.

The following picture shows a portion of our Arlington team showing our Boston pride and support.