History
First Alarm is an independently owned, full-service electronic security and life safety company that is committed to helping people, places, and assets stay safe and secure 365 days a year. It was founded in 1966 by San Francisco Bay area native Jarl Saal. The company monitors its smart access-control, video surveillance, and intrusion and fire alarm systems 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from its corporate headquarters in Aptos, Calif., and serves 11 counties on California's Central Coast and in the San Francisco Bay areas. We've been ranked by SDM magazine in the top 100 security systems integrators nationwide.
Specialties
Deter. Detect. Respond. It's what we're known for because it's what we do best. Since 1966, we've provided smart electronic security and life safety solutions to help protect people, places, and assets stay safe and secure. Our offerings include devices and systems for * Intrusion * Access Control * Fire & Life Safety * Video Surveillance * Test & Inspection * 24/7 Live Monitoring Our services are audited by Factory Mutual (FM) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements. Our monitoring center has been distinguished with