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Midwest Security & Fire recently completed the installation of a new GE/Edwards Vigilant Fire Alarm System at the Brained Lakes Area Senior Center. Midwest was contracted to remove and replace the system in the entire facility because the existing system was obsolete and inoperative. The building has been home to a hospital and nursing home and now houses the current Senior Center as well as several other community organizations. Since the building was older and had been renovated or expanded multiple times, the installation posed many challenges. Midwest was able to complete the installation and the facility now has a functioning system that will protect the occupants and structure for many years to come.

To find out more on the products and service for Fire Alarm Systems Midwest offers or to get a qoute for your facility, contact Midwest at 218-825-8844 or click www.midwestsecurityandfire.com

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 .

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.

Mid Minnesota Builders Association Home Show 2010

The 2010 Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) Home Show is coming up March 26-28. If you are building, remodeling, or just looking for a product or service for your home, this is a must. You will find everything for the home at this years show from building contractors to security systems. Midwest Security & Fire will be at the show with product offering for security systems, surveillance systems, fire alarms and systems, access control, home automation and audio video systems for new and existing construction and remodeling projects in Brainerd, Crosslake, Nisswa, Aitkin, Wadena, Staples, Park Rapids, Nevis, Walker, Longville, Little Falls, St Cloud and surrounding communities. We have some great new products like IP cameras and IDVR’s (IP Digital Video Recorders) and new communications technologies for security control that you will hear about. Come and find us at the 2010 MMBA Home Show in booth #59. Just for checking us out at the show, we are offering you a chance to win a FREE SECURITY SYSTEM! Go to our website at www.midwestsecurityandfire.com and just click the “Home Show” button to register. The winner will be announced on May 1st 2010.

Little Falls, MN Security & Access Control Installation

Midwest Security & Fire provides security alarm systems and service to the Little Falls and St Cloud Areas. Midwest Security was recently selected to provide security system services and access control installation for the Initiative Foundation located in Little Falls MN. The security system secures the building from intrusion and has enhanced features for occupant safety. The Access Control System controls and monitors access to areas of the facility and insures the foundations staff and assets are protected.

For security alarm systems, access control, fire alarms, and surveillance (camera systems) in the Little Falls and St Cloud areas, contact Midwest Security 1 at 1800-525-1203 or click the link www.midwestsecurityandfire.com

The Initiative Foundation  improves the quality of life in central Minnesota. The core of the work is the belief that local people possess the talent, passion and ability to achieve a brighter future. Programs and investments strive to give every person an opportunity to contribute to a shared vision and plan of action that strengthens community character and relationships. For more information on the Initiative Foundation click the link www.ifound.org