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As the Pacific Northwest’s leading name in both residential and commercial fire alarm and security systems, Washington Alarm is more than just another security company — we’re your neighbors, your partners, and your local experts in safety.

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

Actual Alarm Event Success Story

May 28, 2015 3:09 pm Published by

On Sunday May 10th at 10:39am Washington Alarm’s Central Station Monitoring Center received a burglar alarm. It was from a commercial customer located in the University District of Seattle. The alarm originated from a motion detector in our customers front entry area. Our operator notified the customer and dispatched the Seattle Police to the location.... View Article