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Washington Alarm Blog

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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.

Ensuring the Safety and Security of Those that Matter Most.

July 28, 2020 1:08 pm Published by

As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, our mission remains to provide Service, Quality, and Integrity to ensure the safety and security during this uncertain time. As your local neighbor, we are highly sensitive to the impact that COVID-19 has had in the Puget Sound Region. Our hearts go out to all who... View Article

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Environmental Monitoring

November 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  Throughout my entire life, I have been absolutely amazed by the power of the natural elements. The constant cracking and snapping of iced over tree branches in the aftermath of the 2012 Pacific Northwest Snowstorm served as a testament to the destructiveness of the area’s elements. Unfortunately, the inevitable awe experienced by many of... View Article

Fish Hatcheries? What’s next?

October 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  Before my employment with Washington Alarm, I assumed that the company’s business was quite predictable. They install and monitor alarm systems in schools, homes and businesses, right? Pretty simple idea to grasp. As you might be able to assume from a quick look through the website, I was quite wrong in my thinking. I... View Article

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How Savings Justify Luxury

September 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  When most people think about home or business automation, they consider it a luxury that provides no value other than convenience. However, this notion is actually quite a fallacy. With automation devices and platforms becoming ever more prevalent, costs are diminishing quite rapidly, which lowers the savings required to justify the costs of establishing... View Article

Residents told to leave as fire burns in central Washington

August 25, 2017 6:00 am Published by

OTHELLO, Wash. – Authorities have told some residents to leave immediately as a wildfire threatens crops and homes in a rural area of south-central Washington. The State Fire Marshal’s Office on Sunday morning said one home and one outbuilding were lost. It estimated the blaze to be nearly 16 square miles (41 square kilometers). That’s... View Article

4 homes destroyed in Thurston County brush fire

August 23, 2017 7:54 am Published by

GRAND MOUND, Wash. – Authorities say a brush fire south of Olympia in the Grand Mound area burned a half a dozen structures and a business before the fire was contained and evacuation orders remained lifted Wednesday morning.   Read more…