Commercial Fire & Security
Three Generations of Security and Alarm Monitoring in New York.
With over 100 years of protecting New Yorkers, you could say that we know a thing or two about home and business security systems. Contact us today to get started.
By Wayne Wahrsager
Commercial Alarm Monitoring
Discover the Advantages of a Locally Owned and Operated Central Station with Commercial Security & Fire
Think all central stations for alarm monitoring are the same? Think again.
The reality is that around 90% of electronic security companies don’t own their own central stations. Instead, they rely on third-party providers that pretend to be the customer’s security company when responding to alarm signals.
These third-party stations could be located in a different state, far removed from the areas they claim to protect. This setup hardly inspires confidence when it comes to dispatching local police or fire responders during an emergency.
The Superior Choice for Alarm Monitoring
A far better approach is choosing a locally owned and operated central station — ideally, one owned by your alarm company. That’s exactly what we offer at Commercial Security & Fire. We own and operate our central station, meaning your home or business security system is monitored by the same team who designed and installed it.
Our trained security agents are located onsite at our Long Island office, right in your community. Their local knowledge makes them uniquely qualified to respond to your specific emergencies.
Additional Benefits of Local Alarm Monitoring
Strong Relationships with Local Police
We maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement, the same departments that respond to our customers’ emergencies. When police know your alarm is monitored by a familiar, local central station, they often have greater confidence in the alarm’s validity. The result? A coordinated effort that leads to faster response times.
Quicker Response Times
Third-party monitoring centers often experience long wait times, as police may lower the priority of alarm signals due to the prevalence of false alarms (unless they are video verified). At Commercial Security & Fire, our response times consistently outpace those of our competitors. Our close relationships with local law enforcement make a significant difference in the speed and effectiveness of our responses.
Prompt Troubleshooting and Repairs
Our local presence also enables us to provide superior repair services. If an issue is detected with your system, we will text or call you immediately from our central station in Long Island. Your problem can be troubleshooted and resolved quickly, minimizing the time your property remains unprotected.
About Commercial Fire & Security
Commercial Fire & Security is a locally operated, family-owned company where security is our only business. We work and live in the communities we protect, and our Five Diamond, Certified Alarm Monitoring Center has your back 24 hours a day. Call us at 855-237-3300 to request a quote or speak with our experienced security professionals.