Brainerd MN Security and Fire | Midwest Security and Fire BLOG

This photo shows one of the older legacy type smoke detectors in the facility

The progress continues with the Fire Alarm System replacement at the Lakes Area Senior Center in Brainerd MN. Midwest Security & Fire was contracted by the Center to provide a complete replacement and upgrade of the Fire Alarm System because it was not functioning and did not meet the current requirements as required by Local and State Authorities.

All of the existing equipment, controls, devices and wiring have been removed and new wiring has been installed in the building. Over the next few weeks, new control equipment and devices will be installed programmed and tested. The new GE Vigilant Fire Alarm System will provide fire and life saftey protection to the occupants and structure for many years to come.

Midwest Security & Fire provides Fire Alarm System design, installation, service, and maintenance throughout Central Minnesota including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and ST. Paul for over 30 years. Midwest provides Fire Alarm installation and annual service to systems in Brainerd, Nisswa, Wadena, Little Falls, Walker, Park rapids, Menahga, Sebeka, Detroit Lakes, St Cloud, Little Falls, Royalton, Pierz, Randall, Motley, Staples, Annandale, Clearwater/Clearlake, Minneapolis, Edina, St Paul, and surrounding areas. For more information about Midwest products and services visit www.midwestsecurityandfire.com or call toll free at 1-800-525-1203.

DMP dealers deliver great products, professional service and support.

Midwest Security and Fire, INC. recently announced that it was named a Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) Authorized Dealer. DMP is a manufacturer of security systems located in Springfield MO. since 1975. All of the products and systems are designed, developed, and manufactured in the USA. “The security systems manufactured by DMP are top of the line and offer the features and benefits our customers want” stated Harry Brodmarkle of Midwest Security & Fire, Inc. “Our customers want easy to use and reliable security systems. “They also want systems that are accessible and can be controlled by computer or a smart phone. Our new DMP systems do all that and much more”.

Midwest Security & Fire is excited to have become a new Authorized DMP Dealer and has implemented the new systems into new residential and commercial installations. The systems offer all of the traditional features of security and fire systems but with many more features and benefits such as network connectivity and integrated cellular connections.

Midwest Security & Fire is a 30 year old family security contractor that serves Central Minnesota including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. From Brainerd to Walker and Bemidji, and Wadena, Staples, Little Falls, and St. Cloud, Midwest Security has installation and service support with fast and professional response. Midwest Security provides design, layout, installation, service, and support for Security Systems, Fire Alarms, Digital, Analog, and IP Surveillance Systems, and Door Access Control. Midwest provides service and support for most major manufacturers such as DMP, GE Security, Honeywell, Ademco, FBI, DSC Digital Security Controls, Panasonic, DM Dedicated Micros, Toshiba, Axis, Kalatel, Nuvico, and many more.

You may find out more about Midwest Security & Fitre, Inc. and their  products and services by following the link www.midwestsecurityandfire.com or by calling 1-800-525-1203.  A customized Security proposal or Site Survey is available at no charge by emailing info@midwestsecurityandfire.com .

This photo is what the current fire alarm system looked like and shows the control unit that is estimated over 50 years old.

The building, which was formerly a nursing home and hospital, is now the current home to the Lakes Area Senior Center and offices for several area organizations. Although the system has been expanded several times throughout the years, it is estimated that the original controls and devices of the system were installed around 1958. The system was not functional and required replacement for the safety of the buildings occupants, property protection, and to meet various code requirements.

“We are excited to have been selected for the project and will be posting regular updates on the progress. This is a challenging installation due to the buildings constriuction and design”, said Andy Fyock, Project Manager for the installation. Midwest will be installing the addressable system using the GE Vigilant (Edwards) VS Fire Alarm System products. This manufacturer has been  leading technology in fire products around the world for decades and Midwest Security & Fire is proud to be the Authorized Vigilant Dealer for Central and Northern MN.

Now that summer is almost here, we are hearing a lot in the news about security system summer sales programs. These summer sales programs typically hire college students and send them to cities around the country to sell security systems door to door.

Warning that aggressive door-to-door salespeople and telemarketers often target senior citizens with the sale of costly and deceptively-marketed products by exploiting their fears about their personal or medical safety, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed two lawsuits against separate Utah and Arizona companies that deceptively sold home security alarm and medical safety products to senior citizens in Minnesota.

“Senior citizens often fear for their personal safety at home or their medical safety in an emergency. Some companies exploit these safety concerns by using high-pressure sales tactics to deceptively peddle costly products over the phone or at people’s doorsteps,” said Attorney General Swanson. “It is not rude or impolite to close the door or hang up the phone on these high-pressure sales pitches,” she added.

The first lawsuit—filed against AMP Alarm, LLC of Utah—alleges that the company deceptively sold home security alarms and related long-term alarm monitoring agreements to Minnesota residents that cost up to $2,300. AMP makes unsolicited door-to-door “cold calls” on Minnesota homeowners, many of them elderly and on fixed incomes, in an attempt to sell security alarms and long-term agreements that cost up to $48 per month and last up to five years.

There have been consumer warnings around the country about alarm companies that use traveling salespeople to make unsolicited door-to-door sales calls that deceptively lock people into long-term contracts.

Midwest Security & Fire and our primary competitor in the area do not sell door to door and in most cases do not tele-market our products or services. Midwest Security & Fire, Inc.  is licensed, bonded, and insured to sell, install, and maintain security systems. Minnesota requires a license to sell, and install security systems. Our family has been in the security business for over 32 years and is well respected in the community and with our local law enforcement. We encourage our customers to check references and the Better Business Bureau  ( http://minnesota.bbb.org) when purchasing a security system or any home services. In the instances of a company listed above, an educated consumer would have found over 1600 complaints filed with the Minnesota Better Business Bureau.

On Monday May 3, 2010 Midwest Security & Fire, Inc. drew a winner of a Custom Installed Security Pro System from the entries received during  the Mid-Minnesota Builders Builders Association 2010 Home & Patio Show Promotion. During the 2010 Home & Patio Show and until April 30th, we accepted entries through our website.  We will be announcing the winners name on Friday may 7th 2010. We will be providing a Security Pro System including Custom Installation and Six Month of Monitoring Service to the winner!

Thank you to all who stopped by at the Home & Patio Show and all who visited us at www.midwestsecurityandfire.com to enter into the drawing.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by our display at the 2010 Mid Minnesota Builders Association MMBA last weekend at the Brained Civic Center. We had a great weekend meeting with new and existing customers, friends, and other exhibitors. If you picked up a postcard at our booth to enter to win the Security System you still have time to enter. Just go to www.midwestsecurityandfire.com to enter. We will accept entries until April 30th, 2010 and the winner will be announced on May 1st 2010. Good luck to everyone and thanks for stoping by our booth.