Midwest Alarm Services - Madison

When a commercial building uses one provider for access control, another for video surveillance, and a third for fire monitoring, operational efficiency declines. Fragmented systems force security directors and facility operators to manage multiple software interfaces and navigate vendor finger-pointing during a system issue.

Consolidating your security and life safety infrastructure under a single integrator streamlines support and improves incident response times. A unified network allows your video analytics to cross-reference access logs instantly, giving your team immediate situational awareness.

Learn how vendor consolidation simplifies facility management: https://hubs.la/Q04mdlQr0

Life safety integration is about protecting the local businesses, healthcare facilities, and educational campuses where our families work and live. With 15 branch locations across the region, our team provides localized engineering, rapid field service, and compliance expertise. Our growth is built on professional accountability and long-term community relationships.

We're seeking safety-focused professionals for several immediate, active opportunities. We are currently hiring for critical infrastructure roles across our network, including:

• Project Management: Active openings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• Fire Alarm Technicians & Inspectors: Opportunities for apprentice, seasonal, and experienced professionals in Des Moines, Omaha, Grand Island, Kansas City, and Jackson, Michigan.
• Extinguisher Service: Dedicated service technician roles in Omaha, Nebraska.

If you want to apply your technical skills to meaningful commercial infrastructure projects right in your own backyard, we want to hear from you.

View open career opportunities here: https://hubs.la/Q04mfc8f0

Today, Midwest Alarm Services observes Juneteenth, marking the historical milestone of freedom and the ongoing journey toward equality. We join our communities across the Midwest in reflecting on the importance of liberty, justice, and shared opportunity. Preserving our history and supporting the growth of our local neighborhoods remains core to how we operate. Our offices are proud to stand alongside our partners, clients, and teams as we celebrate this day of freedom.

Fire alarm requirements are not uniform across commercial properties. In Episode 6 of Code Corner with Dan Decker, Engineering Manager Nicole Hickman and Industry Affairs Manager Dan Decker, break down Chapter 9 of the International Building Code Section 907.2, covering occupancy groups A through I.

The episode details the specific occupancy thresholds that trigger mandatory system installations in assembly spaces, business offices, educational environments, and institutional facilities. Understanding these triggers early protects construction schedules and prevents costly retrofits before an inspector walks the site.

Watch Episode 6 for a clear guide to occupancy groups A through I: https://hubs.ly/Q04lQNyV0