Fire Systems for Your Business

Most occupied commercial buildings are required to have a fire alarm system. These fire alarm systems are monitored and can be tied into the sprinkler system that is in the building, as well.

Fire alarms systems normally require a second phone line for the sole purpose of contacting the Central Monitoring station. However, newer equipment on the market does not require a second phone line due to cellular technology.

Components of a fire alarm system include the panel (brains of the system), fire keypad, pull stations, smoke detectors, horns, strobes or other enunciating devices.

Most commercial fire systems are required by the local Authority Housing Jurisdiction (AHJ) to be inspected and tested on a routine bases according the codes of the city municipality in which your building is located. Work with a company who offers maintenance programs that provide regular, no-hassle service calls to your location and certified inspections on your fire system.

Atronic Alarms, Inc. is one of the few companies in the area that is UUJS Certified to install fire alarm systems in commercial-rated buildings that require a U.L. Certified Alarm Installation. The Atronic consultants work with fire marshals on a consistent basis and represent your company at all fire alarm inspections to get your Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO).

Intrusion Systems for Your Business

The foundation for building your security system is with an intrusion system, which is protection in and around your building that assists in preventing break-ins before they happen (or alerting the police department immediately after.)

Components of intrusion systems can include door contacts, window contacts, motion detectors, beams, glass breakage detectors and environmental sensors.

Intrusion systems that are becoming more popular go beyond perimeter protection and are known in the industry as remote management and remote notification. These systems allow you to check in to your business from a remote location, arm or disarm systems from over a web based phone, and provide video verification immediately after an event.

10 Reasons to Invest in an Alarm System for your Home

10 Reasons to Invest in a Security Fire Alarm System for your Home

Reason #1: Safety from intruders

Reason #2: Monitoring of children, pets or older adults

Reason #3: Fire protection

Reason #4: Carbon Monoxide protection

Reason #5: Water alerts in basements or other areas of concern

Reason #6: Hi or low temperature alerts

Reason #7: Lifestyle ease and remote management

Reason #8: Receive a discount off of your home owner's insurance

Reason #9: Increase value of your home

Reason #10: Increase home's energy efficiency

Want more reasons? Contact Atronic Alarms at 913.362.0000 or visit our web site.

Nell Mathews Celebrates 20 Years with Kansas City Alarm Company

When Nell Mathews walked into Atronic Alarms' office back in January of 1991, she was interviewing for an accounting position for the small company of seven employees. She had just come from a second interview with a much larger corporation, and remembers meeting with President and Developer of Atronic Alarms, Perry Atha. They talked for two hours.

"It was so easy and enjoyable to communicate with Perry," Mathews said, 20 years later. "I even told my husband after the larger company offered me a position how much I had liked the 'young guy at the alarm company,' and that I was not sure if I wanted to get back into the corporate environment where you were just a number."

Atha had originally interviewed Mathews for a part-time position, but expanded it to full time when she said she was not looking for a part-time job.

"He called on Friday at 3:30 and told me, 'We may not have enough for you to do right now to keep you busy full-time, but bring a book and we'll see you Monday,' " Mathews said.

Now, the General Manager of the Lenexa based security company says that she likens her years with Atronic Alarms as a secondary family due to "the relationships I have built and developed with customers and employees over the years."

Atronic Alarms, Inc. is now a company with over 31 employees, with Mathews as the longest standing Manager in the company. Her strong customer service values and "open door" policy for all employees has made her a favorite among clients and staff. Lovingly referred to as "mom-atron," Mathews has been known in the past for her long hours and after hours client or employee calls.

"Many times I will receive a call in the middle of the night from Alarm Central letting me know if there has been an 'actual' so steps can be taken," Mathews said. "At that point I contact the client to make sure things are O.K. and to see if there is anything I can do from our end."

Mathews' current duties consist of running the customer service and quality control department, motivating and mentoring employees, assisting all managers from various departments when called upon, and working close with the Operation's Manager in creating changes in protocol, paperwork, and improving productivity and profitability.

"Atronic Alarms is just an excellent place to develop a career," Mathews said. "Perry communicates with everyone on the staff which allows you to be part of a 'bigger plan.' The morals and business ethics we take are mirrored in every employee we hire."

One thing that Mathews takes pride in is knowing that her contributions and work ethic helped to create success for the company she loves.

"It is not just a job to me, but a chance to help people, whether it is the client or whether an employee is having a bad day," Mathews says. "I take pride and a sense of achievement when a problem is solved or a better solution is put into action. At the end of the day, when the fires are put out and the last phone call is answered, I am satisfied."