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Security Tip | Home Security
The depressing fact is, it’s not that hard to get into most homes.
Every 15 seconds, a burglar breaks into a home in the United States, steals an average $1,725 worth of property and robs the people who live there of peace of mind for years.
Installing an alarm system is easy and provides peace of mind. If something does happen, help will be on the way. Prominently displaying a yard sign with the alarm company’s name on it outside the house provides additional benefits. When people keep it hidden so as not to disturb landscape aesthetics, would-be thieves don’t know the home is any less desirable than the house next door, and the alarm is only an after-the-fact security measure.
The lesson, alarms are most effective when they’re most obvious.
Call us at 218-825-8844 for a free no obligation estimate
Graphic Touchscreen Keypad
Touch screen keypads have been around for several years, however most of them were not very user friendly. Our new Touchscreen Keypad is impressive, thin, elegant, and most important, easy to use.
Selling your home?
If you are selling or planning on selling your home you should consider installing a home security system. A home with a security system gives prospective buyers peace of mind and makes them feel safe in the home or neighborhood. Home security systems from Midwest Security and Fire .Com are reasonably priced and the perceived value far exceeds the cost making it a great return on investment. Give us a call today to schedule a no obligation site review and estimate at 218-825-8844 or check out our Virtual Quote at www.midwestsecurityandfire.com
Virtual Quote- now available
Now available from Midwest Security and Fire .Com- Virtual Quote
Home and business owners now have the option of obtaining a detailed estimate for a security system from Midwest Security and Fire .Com by completing a short form, answering a few simple questions and attaching photos of the property. Once received, the experts at Midwest Security and Fire prepare a detailed estimate along with the most popular options allowing you to create your own custom system. The estimate will include an electronic brochure and a short video demonstrating the system operation and several exclusive features. Harry Brodmarkle with Midwest Security and Fire stated, “Our customers love the fact they can get a detailed and accurate proposal without having to take time out of their busy schedule”.
To find out more about the products, services, and Virtual Quote go to www.midwestsecurityandfire.com
ID Capture Camera for Surveillance Systems
If you have a business that is susceptible to liability due to a customers age or use of a fraudulent ID, we have a new product that may help.
For bars, restaurants that serve alcohol, and stores that sell tobacco products, checking identification is commonplace. Sometimes its tough to determine if the identification is really the person in front of you.
There may also be an event where evidence is needed that an employee actually checked the identification of a person. With an ID capture camera you can record an image of the ID used by the person during the check or transaction.
This evidence can be enhanced by installing an additional camera in the area of the exchange between your employee and the person presenting the identification.
We offer several models of the ID Capture Camera and a full line of Surveillance Systems for home or business solutions.
Security Systems
Wouldn’t it be great if you could arm your home security system, turn up the heat, unlock a door for a delivery, or turn a light on in your home right from your cellular phone. With a security system from midwestsecurityandfire.com you can. Our systems allow you to arm, disarm, check the status, lock doors, control thermostats and lights, view cameras, receive a text when your child gets home from school. , and much more right over your cellular phone.
These options and features are reasonably priced and our customers love the ease of use. They feel safe and much more connected when they have control and access to the system. That’s peace of mind. Give us a call today for a demonstration and a free security review.
Trident Seafoods Project Completion
After almost a year of design, planning, layout and months of installation, testing and staff training, we are proud to announce that the Trident Seafoods Security Project has been completed.
Security and food safety in the food industry is fast becoming a very important issue globally. Locally, Trident Seafoods located in Motley MN is a food processor and manufacture in the seafood industry. With several leading product they are easily considered one of the top processors in the country.
Midwest Security & Fire, recently completed the Access Control System and Surveillance throughout the interior and exterior of the facility. This system allows Trident to monitor and control access to the facility and insure the integrity and safety of the facility as well as the safety of the ingredients and final product.
The Keri Access system was installed using the NXT- Mercury product and Doors.net software. The surveillance system was installed using Midwest’s Pro-line of DVR recorders and Advanced features dome cameras throughout the interior and exterior of the facility. The access and surveillance system may be accessed in the Security Room, selected workstations or wireless device
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Ridgewood Apartments- Grand Forks, ND
We completed a custom surveillance system for a customer in Grand Forks, ND earlier this week. The owners of the Apartment complex have been customers at their home on Gull Lake for several years. In a recent conversation while servicing the security system at their home on Gull Lake they mentioned the trouble they have experienced finding a qualified installer to make the surveillance system work properly. The system had been poorly installed and the equipment was low quality.
Our trained installers removed the existing system, cleaned up the wiring, mounting hardware and installed new quality surveillance equipment. The new 16 camera color DVR has a high capacity memory and is able to be viewed on any computer or smart phone.
All of the indoor cameras were replaced and new Advanced dome Pan Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) cameras were installed. This allows for better viewing of the parking and entry areas by allowing the cameras to scan and run tours of the areas. The images of the surveillance system are excellent.
The installation was completed in two days under the estimate and budget. The customers are amazed with the features and quality. Our installers also replaced the security system in the maintenance shop with a new DMP XT30 controls featuring a cellular communicator. This allowed the owners to get rid of that phone line and save an additional $750.00 per year on operating costs.
Trident Seafood Project
The Trident Seafood Security Project is going very well. The wiring has been completed and we completing installation of the hardware on the access and surveillance systems. We recently powered up and programmed part of the access control system and have the badge design, creation, and printing underway. Things are really taking shape and everyone is excited as we near completion of the systems.
We recently installed a custom designed and fabricated access turnstile. This will regulate employees as they enter production of the facility. Knowing who is in the facility at all times is critical to the integrity of the food product and the safety of the employees.
The access system is by Keri Access and is custom built with Mercury firmware and software to allow for the custom programmable features required for this installation. Since there are a variety of door types throughout the facility, all of the locking hardware required custom installation. There is nothing cookie cutter about this project.
Many of the interior and exterior cameras are installed and running. The image views are amazing on the new equipment by Nuvico. We will be installing the advanced view cameras throughout the production areas over the next week.
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Midwest Security and Fire, Inc. is located in Brainerd, MN and serves the entire Central and Northern Minnesota region, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Auburn Meadows Security and Fire Systems project progress
Work has been progressing nicely on the Auburn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care Project. This is a multiple use facility located in Waconia Minnesota that is currenly nuder consrtuction for Senior Housing.
Midwest Security & Fire is installing the facilities Fire Alarm System, Area of Rescue, and Access control Systems. Electronic Saftey and Security systems are intergral and critical to the oprtation of these facilities to insure the saftey of residents and staff. the Fire Alarm is an Edwards Vigilant VS2 system and teh Access Controls are by Ingersol Rand using the Bright Blue product.
All three floors are now roughed in with harware and wiring. The equipment will start to be installed withing several weeks after the walls and ceilings are completed with texure and paint finishes.
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