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Compliance Depot

October 16, 2015 12:16 pm Published by

Compliance Depot is a company that assists property managers in getting qualified vendors to provide services for their properties. Washington Alarm is an approved vendor for Compliance Depot. The services that we provide are fire and security alarm monitoring, installation of camera systems, fire and security systems and access control. We actively provide services for... View Article

How I use my security system:

October 16, 2015 12:15 pm Published by

I have a DMP XR 150 with cell and internet for communicating to the monitoring center. My system is set up with door contacts on all the doors, window contacts or alarm screens with contacts for all my windows, motion detectors in the halls, smoke detectors throughout the house, heat detectors in the garage and... View Article

Lights, Locks, Cameras and More Can be Added to a Security System

October 16, 2015 12:12 pm Published by

The other day I was asked if alarm systems could really do everything they were claiming to do on the commercials such as turn the water off or shut your front door. An alarm system can turn anything on or off, however, there are costs involved. For instance, to be able to control your faucet... View Article

Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 2015

July 31, 2015 1:53 pm Published by

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871. Commemorating... View Article

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July Preparations

June 30, 2015 8:32 am Published by

July Preparations Is the pool inflated and full? Has the A/C been serviced? Are the animal’s water dishes all full? These are likely questions when preparing for July. In a discussion with a Sheriff’s Deputy, something else may need to be considered. He felt that July should be considered “National Burglary Month”. Young males have... View Article