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National Fire Prevention Month!

October 1, 2020 12:01 pm Published by

Have you noticed the recent cool, crisp days of fall? October is here, and that means its Fire Prevention Month! According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 123 fatal work injuries in 2017 due to a fire or explosion – a 39% increase from 2016. Preventing fires is important, and Fire Prevention... View Article

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

Pick-Resistant Locks-Not a Solution to Break-Ins

August 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  As of recently, we have encountered multiple pieces of writing on how easy it is to pick locks and the subsequent concern that might come to many individuals. Fortunately, it should provide you with no anxiety whatsoever if you own a monitored alarm system. As summarized by a recent article on Lifehacker, thieves can... View Article