Guardian Alarm, North America's largest privately owned security company, is proud to welcome Alan Robertson as Director of Human Resources. Alan Robertson has a Human Resource Management degree from Michigan State University and was responsible for creating, developing and managing the Human Resources department at Mango Languages.
Alan Robertson takes over for Gisela Foreman, who retired in July after 23 years of employment with Guardian Alarm. Gisela Foreman, “I am so fortunate to have been part of this great company. I will cherish the friendships and memories I’ve made as part of the Guardian Family.”
“The owners and management team wish to thank Gisela for her years of dedicated service and now look forward to the new and exciting ways Alan can help Guardian Alarm continue to grow,” says Guardian Alarm President David Goldstein.
About Guardian Alarm:
For more than 80 years, Guardian Alarm has kept families safe and offered the most comprehensive and advanced commercial grade security systems in the industry.
Guardian Alarm offers home and business security systems throughout Michigan, Ohio, Florida and Canada. Guardian also offers medical alarms throughout North America and security guard services in select areas. Contact a Guardian Representative at 1-800-STAY-OUT (800-782-9688) for a free security consultation. For more information, visit www.guardianalarm.com.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Cincinnati Bell to Sell Complete Protection™ Security Monitoring Business to Guardian Alarm Company
Cincinnati, Ohio (July 13, 2011) – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its Complete Protection security monitoring business to Guardian Alarm Company. Cincinnati Bell will continue to offer Complete Protection services through a marketing agreement with Guardian.
“Guardian Alarm Company is a world-class operator of security monitoring services and able to provide customers with access to a broader range of programs and options,” said Ted Torbeck, president and general manager of Cincinnati Bell Communications. “Since launching Complete Protection in 2001, our goal has been to deliver high-quality home security monitoring services with superior customer service and value and we are confident these high standards will continue under Guardian’s ownership.”
A leading provider of alarm system management services, Guardian Alarm Company is the largest privately held security company in the United States. Founded in 1930, it has more than 100,000 security monitoring customers, 850 employees and operations in five Midwestern states and Canada. Guardian’s fully redundant central monitoring station is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certified, Factory Mutual Approved and Homeland Security Rated.
According to Gary Wojtaszek, chief financial officer of Cincinnati Bell, the transaction is a continuation of shareholder-friendly initiatives and demonstrates the company’s ability to sell a non-core asset at a significant premium to current stock price multiples. “We believe that partnering with Guardian, who has extensive security monitoring experience, will benefit customers as well as shareholders and enhance overall customer satisfaction,” said Wojtaszek.
Complete Protection customers who have questions about their service can call Cincinnati Bell at 513-565-5494.
About Cincinnati Bell Inc.
With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) provides integrated communications solutions—including local, long distance, data, Internet, entertainment and wireless services—that keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, Cincinnati Bell provides best-in-class data center colocation services to enterprise customers in the Midwest and Texas with fully redundant power and cooling solutions. Complementing the colocation products, Cincinnati Bell also offers complex information technology solutions such as managed services and technology staffing. For more information, visit www.cincinnatibell.com.
About Guardian Alarm Company
Guardian Alarm is North America's largest privately owned security company. For more than 80 years, Guardian Alarm has kept families safe and offered the most comprehensive and advanced commercial grade security systems in the industry. For more information, visit www.guardianalarm.com.
“Guardian Alarm Company is a world-class operator of security monitoring services and able to provide customers with access to a broader range of programs and options,” said Ted Torbeck, president and general manager of Cincinnati Bell Communications. “Since launching Complete Protection in 2001, our goal has been to deliver high-quality home security monitoring services with superior customer service and value and we are confident these high standards will continue under Guardian’s ownership.”
A leading provider of alarm system management services, Guardian Alarm Company is the largest privately held security company in the United States. Founded in 1930, it has more than 100,000 security monitoring customers, 850 employees and operations in five Midwestern states and Canada. Guardian’s fully redundant central monitoring station is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certified, Factory Mutual Approved and Homeland Security Rated.
According to Gary Wojtaszek, chief financial officer of Cincinnati Bell, the transaction is a continuation of shareholder-friendly initiatives and demonstrates the company’s ability to sell a non-core asset at a significant premium to current stock price multiples. “We believe that partnering with Guardian, who has extensive security monitoring experience, will benefit customers as well as shareholders and enhance overall customer satisfaction,” said Wojtaszek.
Complete Protection customers who have questions about their service can call Cincinnati Bell at 513-565-5494.
About Cincinnati Bell Inc.
With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) provides integrated communications solutions—including local, long distance, data, Internet, entertainment and wireless services—that keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, Cincinnati Bell provides best-in-class data center colocation services to enterprise customers in the Midwest and Texas with fully redundant power and cooling solutions. Complementing the colocation products, Cincinnati Bell also offers complex information technology solutions such as managed services and technology staffing. For more information, visit www.cincinnatibell.com.
About Guardian Alarm Company
Guardian Alarm is North America's largest privately owned security company. For more than 80 years, Guardian Alarm has kept families safe and offered the most comprehensive and advanced commercial grade security systems in the industry. For more information, visit www.guardianalarm.com.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Vote For Local Hero Theo Braboy
Each year, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau presents the ROSE Award to stars in the hospitality industry who provide unforgettable customer service. This year Guard employee Theo Braboy has been nominated and needs our vote to help him win for saving lives during a home fire. Follow the link below to read more about Theo and to vote for him. Help spread the word and please forward this link to friends and family.
Vote for the Rose Award!
Theo Braboy was hired as a member of the Guardian Guard Services, Special Services Unit (SSU) in September of 2010. SSU’s are asked to do anything and everything. On the night of November 15th,2010 Theo was conducting a mobile patrol of a private community called Rudgate Clinton, he noticed smoke coming from a home in his patrol area. He immediately called 9-1-1. He then encountered a woman and some children standing outside. The woman told Theo that her husband was still inside so he went to the door and shouted for him to come out now! The husband wisely obeyed Theo’s commands and came outside. The woman’s elderly mother was sitting outside in a wheel chair, Theo pushed her farther away from the home where she would be away from the flames, the home next door also started to catch on fire. Theo was informed that an elderly woman was asleep in this home. Theo and another person went to this second home and when banging on doors and windows failed to rouse the elderly woman they then broke windows so they could shout inside. This finally got the woman’s attention and they were able to evacuate her out through her garage away from the flames. Theo then placed her in his patrol vehicle for warmth until the ambulance arrived. Even though there were people standing outside when Theo pulled up to the fire no one was doing anything, perhaps they were in shock. But when Theo got there he immediately took control of the situation and he is truly a Maximum Achiever. We don’t ask our security officers to put themselves in harms way or risk their lives, but Theo Braboy put the safety and welfare of others before his own when he went into the burning home.
Vote for the Rose Award!
Theo Braboy was hired as a member of the Guardian Guard Services, Special Services Unit (SSU) in September of 2010. SSU’s are asked to do anything and everything. On the night of November 15th,2010 Theo was conducting a mobile patrol of a private community called Rudgate Clinton, he noticed smoke coming from a home in his patrol area. He immediately called 9-1-1. He then encountered a woman and some children standing outside. The woman told Theo that her husband was still inside so he went to the door and shouted for him to come out now! The husband wisely obeyed Theo’s commands and came outside. The woman’s elderly mother was sitting outside in a wheel chair, Theo pushed her farther away from the home where she would be away from the flames, the home next door also started to catch on fire. Theo was informed that an elderly woman was asleep in this home. Theo and another person went to this second home and when banging on doors and windows failed to rouse the elderly woman they then broke windows so they could shout inside. This finally got the woman’s attention and they were able to evacuate her out through her garage away from the flames. Theo then placed her in his patrol vehicle for warmth until the ambulance arrived. Even though there were people standing outside when Theo pulled up to the fire no one was doing anything, perhaps they were in shock. But when Theo got there he immediately took control of the situation and he is truly a Maximum Achiever. We don’t ask our security officers to put themselves in harms way or risk their lives, but Theo Braboy put the safety and welfare of others before his own when he went into the burning home.
Vote For Local Hero Theo Braboy
Each year, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau presents the ROSE Award to stars in the hospitality industry who provide unforgettable customer service. This year Guard employee Theo Braboy has been nominated and needs our vote to help him win for saving lives during a home fire. Follow the link below to read more about Theo and to vote for him. Help spread the word and please forward this link to friends and family.
Vote for the Rose Award!
Theo Braboy was hired as a member of the Guardian Guard Services, Special Services Unit (SSU) in September of 2010. SSU’s are asked to do anything and everything. On the night of November 15th,2010 Theo was conducting a mobile patrol of a private community called Rudgate Clinton, he noticed smoke coming from a home in his patrol area. He immediately called 9-1-1. He then encountered a woman and some children standing outside. The woman told Theo that her husband was still inside so he went to the door and shouted for him to come out now! The husband wisely obeyed Theo’s commands and came outside. The woman’s elderly mother was sitting outside in a wheel chair, Theo pushed her farther away from the home where she would be away from the flames, the home next door also started to catch on fire. Theo was informed that an elderly woman was asleep in this home. Theo and another person went to this second home and when banging on doors and windows failed to rouse the elderly woman they then broke windows so they could shout inside. This finally got the woman’s attention and they were able to evacuate her out through her garage away from the flames. Theo then placed her in his patrol vehicle for warmth until the ambulance arrived. Even though there were people standing outside when Theo pulled up to the fire no one was doing anything, perhaps they were in shock. But when Theo got there he immediately took control of the situation and he is truly a Maximum Achiever. We don’t ask our security officers to put themselves in harms way or risk their lives, but Theo Braboy put the safety and welfare of others before his own when he went into the burning home.
Monday, June 6, 2011
NOW HIRING: Guardian Alarm Sales Security Consultant for West Michigan
Founded in 1930, the family owned and operated Guardian Alarm Company has continued to be Michigan's largest full service provider of security solutions. We deliver superior customer service through our highly skilled work force, quality products and services. We have a need for Security Consultants based in Grand Rapids, MI to sell new customers in this growing industry.
Principal duties will include but are not limited to:
~Sell Guardian Alarm Services including Burglar Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Fire and Intrusion Systems.
~Identify and qualify customer needs, develop sales strategies and negotiate profitable projects with end-users.
~Generate qualified leads to present our services to those prospects.
~Take great care of our customers.
Requirements:
~A proven successful sales background.
~Positive attitude and work ethic.
~Ability to sell recurring services.
~Experience in networking to generate business leads.
~Outstanding listening skills.
~Must be able to present professionally
~Efficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office.
*With above standard commission plans, this position will offer the right candidate above industry standard income potential and career advancement opportunities. Guardian Alarm also provides vehicle reimbursement, expense and cell phone reimbursement.
*Guardian Alarm employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance. 401K with company match and tuition reimbursement are also available.
Our goal is to remain the company most trusted to provide our customers the best quality systems, services and solutions to protect the things they value most. Come and join our winning team!
Contact e-mail: Lchaput@guardianalarm.com.
Principal duties will include but are not limited to:
~Sell Guardian Alarm Services including Burglar Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Fire and Intrusion Systems.
~Identify and qualify customer needs, develop sales strategies and negotiate profitable projects with end-users.
~Generate qualified leads to present our services to those prospects.
~Take great care of our customers.
Requirements:
~A proven successful sales background.
~Positive attitude and work ethic.
~Ability to sell recurring services.
~Experience in networking to generate business leads.
~Outstanding listening skills.
~Must be able to present professionally
~Efficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office.
*With above standard commission plans, this position will offer the right candidate above industry standard income potential and career advancement opportunities. Guardian Alarm also provides vehicle reimbursement, expense and cell phone reimbursement.
*Guardian Alarm employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance. 401K with company match and tuition reimbursement are also available.
Our goal is to remain the company most trusted to provide our customers the best quality systems, services and solutions to protect the things they value most. Come and join our winning team!
Contact e-mail: Lchaput@guardianalarm.com.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Send Us Your Guardian Photos!
Here's one of our Service vehicles in downtown Royal Oak.
If you see one of our yard signs, stickers or vehicles, snap a pic and send it to us!
If you see one of our yard signs, stickers or vehicles, snap a pic and send it to us!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Livonia Police Join Crimemapping.com
The Livonia Police Department recently joined Crimemapping.com, a website that allows residents to learn about crimes in their neighborhood.
Residents can click onto the website at www.crimemapping.com, click on the state of Michigan, scroll to the city of Livonia, then click to see crimes ranging from larcenies from autos to armed robberies, all mapped out in the city. Address information is generalized by block in order to help protect the privacy of victims.
CLICK HERE FOR THE REST
Residents can click onto the website at www.crimemapping.com, click on the state of Michigan, scroll to the city of Livonia, then click to see crimes ranging from larcenies from autos to armed robberies, all mapped out in the city. Address information is generalized by block in order to help protect the privacy of victims.
CLICK HERE FOR THE REST
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Latest Farmington Hills, MI Crime Statistics
Consider these five important statistics from the FHPD annual report.
By Joni Hubred-Golden | Email the author | April 26, 2011
Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus told city officials Monday night that the city's overall crime rate continues to decline. He credited the quick apprehension of serial criminals, as in the case of thefts from vehicles in January, and cooperation from alert residents.
However, he said a decline in traffic tickets and arrests by uniformed officers is likely because of staffing cuts.
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By Joni Hubred-Golden | Email the author | April 26, 2011
Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus told city officials Monday night that the city's overall crime rate continues to decline. He credited the quick apprehension of serial criminals, as in the case of thefts from vehicles in January, and cooperation from alert residents.
However, he said a decline in traffic tickets and arrests by uniformed officers is likely because of staffing cuts.
CLICK HERE FOR THE REST
Friday, April 22, 2011
2010 Guardian Alarm Monitoring Station Maximum Achievment Winner
Guardian Alarm General Manager, Karen Majeske highlights the state of the art technology and highly trained team, including Denise Flore, behind the company's Monitoring Station.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Guardian Alarm Now Hiring Residential and Commercial Sales Executives
Guardian Alarm Company has immediate openings in our Southfield HQ for Experienced Residential and Commercial Sales Executives.
We provide the best and most personal service available, thus earning a reputation for excellence in our industry.
We offer a compensation and benefits package that exceeds industry standards, including vehicle and phone reimbursement.
Please e-mail resume to: LChaput@guardianalarm.com
or Fax to: (248)-395-1417
We provide the best and most personal service available, thus earning a reputation for excellence in our industry.
We offer a compensation and benefits package that exceeds industry standards, including vehicle and phone reimbursement.
Please e-mail resume to: LChaput@guardianalarm.com
or Fax to: (248)-395-1417
Guardian Alarm is Hiring Residential Installers
Residential burglar alarm installers needed for a large alarm company. Low voltage, wire pulling experience required- prior alarm experience would be ideal. Ability to work with our customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Requirements to apply:
No criminal history (felony)
Valid driver license
Reliable transportation
HS Diploma or GED
Ability to work some weekends
We offer an industry competitive salary
Medical, dental and optical insurance
Opportunity to promote within the company
E-mail your resume to: guardianrecruiting@guardianalarm.com
Requirements to apply:
No criminal history (felony)
Valid driver license
Reliable transportation
HS Diploma or GED
Ability to work some weekends
We offer an industry competitive salary
Medical, dental and optical insurance
Opportunity to promote within the company
E-mail your resume to: guardianrecruiting@guardianalarm.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Detroiters could be fined for false alarms
In an effort to reduce Detroit's notoriously slow police response times, police may soon stop investigating most residential and business burglary alarms until a crime is verified by the alarm company or a 911 caller.
The plan was pitched Monday to a City Council committee.
Of the more than 60,000 burglar alarms that sound each year in Detroit, fewer than 1% are credible, wasting more than 30,000 hours for each of the two officers who respond, said police Cmdr. Todd Bettison.
Click here for the rest of the article.
The plan was pitched Monday to a City Council committee.
Of the more than 60,000 burglar alarms that sound each year in Detroit, fewer than 1% are credible, wasting more than 30,000 hours for each of the two officers who respond, said police Cmdr. Todd Bettison.
Click here for the rest of the article.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Cool website "Cool Home Security"
Very informative website that is worth checking out.
"Home security tips for home security systems…"
http://coolhomesecurity.com/
"Home security tips for home security systems…"
http://coolhomesecurity.com/
Thursday, March 24, 2011
4 dead in home from carbon monoxide poisoning
A 39-year-old mother and her three children, ages 10, 16, and 18, were found dead Wednesday morning in the living room of their Central Toledo home after they died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Police and fire investigators said Tamara McDaniel, 39, and her children - 18-year-old Damien Reyes, Dominique Reyes, 16, and Taralynn Wood, 10 - recently moved into their Hamilton Street home.
When crews entered the home at around 10:30 a.m. they discovered the house had no gas or electricity but did find a generator in the kitchen.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Smoke, carbon monoxide detectors vital for homes
Now that the clocks have sprung forward in that annual ritual known as Daylight Saving Time, it may be time to spring for new batteries for the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
In 2009, the latest year statistics are available, 2,565 people died in fires and 13,050 were injured, with deaths from fires being the third leading cause of fatal home injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four out of five of those deaths occurred in homes without smoke detectors.
Small children are especially at risk in a home fire, and for them one unique smoke detector lets parents record a voice message intended to wake them up. Parents have about 15 seconds to rouse their child and to give them some calming direction. When triggered, the voice message alternates with a standard alarm.
"Basically when they go off it's your voice telling the child to get down near the floor, or whatever message the parent wants to give them," said Denny Sian, owner of Sanford Hardware.
FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE:
http://www.ourmidland.com/story_prep/article_62aa7bfb-94ef-57a2-bfb1-ae1bdb62f47c.html
In 2009, the latest year statistics are available, 2,565 people died in fires and 13,050 were injured, with deaths from fires being the third leading cause of fatal home injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four out of five of those deaths occurred in homes without smoke detectors.
Small children are especially at risk in a home fire, and for them one unique smoke detector lets parents record a voice message intended to wake them up. Parents have about 15 seconds to rouse their child and to give them some calming direction. When triggered, the voice message alternates with a standard alarm.
"Basically when they go off it's your voice telling the child to get down near the floor, or whatever message the parent wants to give them," said Denny Sian, owner of Sanford Hardware.
FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE:
http://www.ourmidland.com/story_prep/article_62aa7bfb-94ef-57a2-bfb1-ae1bdb62f47c.html
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
For the second time in a week a Sterling Heights home is broken into while a woman sleeps
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., (WXYZ) - Home invaders break into a Sterling Heights home, while a woman was sleeping.
JoAnn Schirmacher says someone pried open the front door of her home on Saal road and then ransacked her bedroom while she slept.
She says she heard the noise, but thought it was her husband of nearly 50 years coming home, she says she even shouted out, "Why are you making all this racket?”.
For the rest of the story:
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/macomb_county/for-the-second-time-in-a-week-a-sterling-heights-home-is-broken-into-while-a-woman-is-sleeping
JoAnn Schirmacher says someone pried open the front door of her home on Saal road and then ransacked her bedroom while she slept.
She says she heard the noise, but thought it was her husband of nearly 50 years coming home, she says she even shouted out, "Why are you making all this racket?”.
For the rest of the story:
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/macomb_county/for-the-second-time-in-a-week-a-sterling-heights-home-is-broken-into-while-a-woman-is-sleeping
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Guardian Alarm January 2010 Employees of the Month
Co-winners Jennifer James and Eric Patterson point to their names on Guardian Alarm's Maximum Achievement trophy.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Michigan man fights house fire with snowblower!
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Water supply a problem? Lots of frozen water in the form of snow around the burning structure? Maybe it’s time to take a tip from Steve Luibakka of Diorite, Michigan in Marquette County. On Monday evening Luibakka was alerted that his neighbor’s home was burning. The fire had started in a couch and was blowing out the living room picture window when Luibakka arrived with a 30-pound fire extinguisher. Witnesses say flames were six feet above the roof line.
The extinguisher was a help, but only temporarily. Luibakka realized he needed another extinguishing agent that Ishpeming Fire Chief Andy Lusardi says largely extinguished the fire and reduced the amount of damage to the home:
Here’s the rest of the story from Dionna Harris at DailyNews.Net:
“I was able to knock down the flames, but it was so hot. The heat was so intense, it just flared up again. I ran over to my son-in-law’s garage and grabbed his snowblower…and started blowing snow into the living room. It took about 10 minutes, but we were able to knock the flames down.”
Liubakka said while he was operating the snowblower, his son-in-law shoveled snow into the home, and into the auger of the snowblower.
“One firefighter said there was about 16 inches of snow in the living room. And even with all the snow, the temperature within the home at that time was still 170 degrees,” said Liubakka.
Lusardi said the fire was out when firefighters arrived at the scene.
He said using the snowblower to blow snow through the front window helped contain the fire to the living room.
FOR VIDEO:
http://firetruckblog.com/2011/02/09/do-you-have-a-snowblower-in-your-firefighting-arsenal-diorite-michigan-man-describes-unique-way-to-put-out-house-fire/
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Water supply a problem? Lots of frozen water in the form of snow around the burning structure? Maybe it’s time to take a tip from Steve Luibakka of Diorite, Michigan in Marquette County. On Monday evening Luibakka was alerted that his neighbor’s home was burning. The fire had started in a couch and was blowing out the living room picture window when Luibakka arrived with a 30-pound fire extinguisher. Witnesses say flames were six feet above the roof line.
The extinguisher was a help, but only temporarily. Luibakka realized he needed another extinguishing agent that Ishpeming Fire Chief Andy Lusardi says largely extinguished the fire and reduced the amount of damage to the home:
Here’s the rest of the story from Dionna Harris at DailyNews.Net:
“I was able to knock down the flames, but it was so hot. The heat was so intense, it just flared up again. I ran over to my son-in-law’s garage and grabbed his snowblower…and started blowing snow into the living room. It took about 10 minutes, but we were able to knock the flames down.”
Liubakka said while he was operating the snowblower, his son-in-law shoveled snow into the home, and into the auger of the snowblower.
“One firefighter said there was about 16 inches of snow in the living room. And even with all the snow, the temperature within the home at that time was still 170 degrees,” said Liubakka.
Lusardi said the fire was out when firefighters arrived at the scene.
He said using the snowblower to blow snow through the front window helped contain the fire to the living room.
FOR VIDEO:
http://firetruckblog.com/2011/02/09/do-you-have-a-snowblower-in-your-firefighting-arsenal-diorite-michigan-man-describes-unique-way-to-put-out-house-fire/
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Oceana County mother, three children treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
OCEANA COUNTY — Three children and their mother were taken to a local hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning early Wednesday after authorities were called to the home.
Hart Area Fire Department officials responded to the mobile home at 5800 W. Seventh in Mears just after 7:30 a.m. after the mother called 911 about a possible gas leak.
Authorities arrived to the home to find two young children under the age of 3 and a teenager who all complained of feeling ill for the past several days, a fire official said. The mother was also apparently sick, the official said.
Using a carbon monoxide detector, fire authorities discovered high levels of the gas in the home.
Hart Area Assistant Fire Chief Terry Haynor took the family to Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby for treatment.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/02/oceana_county_mother_three_chi.html
E-mail: hpeters@muskegonchronicle.com
Hart Area Fire Department officials responded to the mobile home at 5800 W. Seventh in Mears just after 7:30 a.m. after the mother called 911 about a possible gas leak.
Authorities arrived to the home to find two young children under the age of 3 and a teenager who all complained of feeling ill for the past several days, a fire official said. The mother was also apparently sick, the official said.
Using a carbon monoxide detector, fire authorities discovered high levels of the gas in the home.
Hart Area Assistant Fire Chief Terry Haynor took the family to Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby for treatment.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/02/oceana_county_mother_three_chi.html
E-mail: hpeters@muskegonchronicle.com
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Duane Sanders - January 2011 Guardian Customer Service Rep of the Month
Duane Sanders is one of a kind. He is caring and compassionate with all customers. He keeps the same demeanor and tone no matter how angry or frustrated the customer is. He offers solutions, not excuses as to what we can do to fix problems. He not only keeps up with all procedures, he keeps up with past procedures. He is our personal record keeper, and if it was sent out we know Duane has it. Not only do we appreciate all of Duane’s efforts but so do customers. They have given him many recognitions throughout his Guardian career. Congratulations, Duane. Keep up the excellent work!
Monday, January 24, 2011
3 arrested in 18 Southfield break-ins
Two Southfield residents and a man from Farmington Hills have been charged with breaking into 18 different homes throughout the city of Southfield.
Read more: 3 arrested in 18 Southfield break-ins | freep.com | Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com/article/20110117/NEWS03/110117021/3-arrested-in-18-Southfield-break-ins#ixzz1BxnjCwuF
Read more: 3 arrested in 18 Southfield break-ins | freep.com | Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com/article/20110117/NEWS03/110117021/3-arrested-in-18-Southfield-break-ins#ixzz1BxnjCwuF
Friday, January 21, 2011
Did you know approximately one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur during December, January and February?
Michigan ranks 8th in the country for the number of those fires.
Michigan, January, 2011 – From 2005 to 2009, State Farm Insurance experienced the highest number of total fire and smoke claims (excluding lightning) in December with 19, 323 claims, followed by January with 18, 495 claims.
Unattended cooking remains one of the top causes of home fires. But home heating equipment is second to cooking fires for causing home structure fires. More than half of home heating fires occur during December, January and February. Avoid setting up a space heater too close to curtains, furniture, or even holiday decorations. Remember to keep at least three feet of clear space around it and set it up on the floor unless it is designed for other use. Also don’t forget to reduce the chance of overheating, electric cords should never be bundled together or run under rugs or carpet. In Michigan last year, almost 257 reported fire claims to State Farm were from heating sources or cooking.
Fireplaces can be the culprit for many home fires. Most chimney fires are caused by the buildup of creosote, a highly combustible by-product of burning wood. To protect your chimney from creosote buildup, have it inspected and cleaned annually. Also, when cleaning your fireplace, put embers in a metal container and set them outside to cool for 24 hours before disposal. And remember; do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or Christmas trees in the fireplace. These items burn unevenly and may cause a dangerous flash fire.
Other possible causes of fires children playing with fire, unattended candles, counterfeit electronics that may not have passed inspections, overloaded outlets, and during December frayed holiday lights or dried out Christmas trees.
About State Farm®
State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farm’s 17,700 agents and more than 67,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – almost 79 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 34 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.ca®.
Michigan, January, 2011 – From 2005 to 2009, State Farm Insurance experienced the highest number of total fire and smoke claims (excluding lightning) in December with 19, 323 claims, followed by January with 18, 495 claims.
Unattended cooking remains one of the top causes of home fires. But home heating equipment is second to cooking fires for causing home structure fires. More than half of home heating fires occur during December, January and February. Avoid setting up a space heater too close to curtains, furniture, or even holiday decorations. Remember to keep at least three feet of clear space around it and set it up on the floor unless it is designed for other use. Also don’t forget to reduce the chance of overheating, electric cords should never be bundled together or run under rugs or carpet. In Michigan last year, almost 257 reported fire claims to State Farm were from heating sources or cooking.
Fireplaces can be the culprit for many home fires. Most chimney fires are caused by the buildup of creosote, a highly combustible by-product of burning wood. To protect your chimney from creosote buildup, have it inspected and cleaned annually. Also, when cleaning your fireplace, put embers in a metal container and set them outside to cool for 24 hours before disposal. And remember; do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or Christmas trees in the fireplace. These items burn unevenly and may cause a dangerous flash fire.
Other possible causes of fires children playing with fire, unattended candles, counterfeit electronics that may not have passed inspections, overloaded outlets, and during December frayed holiday lights or dried out Christmas trees.
About State Farm®
State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farm’s 17,700 agents and more than 67,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – almost 79 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 34 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.ca®.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Burglars at home across Metro Detroit area
Cops warn break-ins can come in waves in any community
Mike Wilkinson / The Detroit News
If there is one crime that can touch almost every part of Metro Detroit, it's burglary.
It is a crime that knows no borders, one of opportunity that can strike in Detroit — but also in the upscale neighborhoods of Canton Township, Birmingham and Troy.
"The bad guys are going to go where the property and the money is," said Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe.
On Monday, Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil was tracking a group of burglars into Walled Lake when he exchanged gunfire with one of them.
Both men were killed.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110119/METRO/101190340/Burglars-at-home-across-Metro-Detroit-area#ixzz1BUugLFBX
Mike Wilkinson / The Detroit News
If there is one crime that can touch almost every part of Metro Detroit, it's burglary.
It is a crime that knows no borders, one of opportunity that can strike in Detroit — but also in the upscale neighborhoods of Canton Township, Birmingham and Troy.
"The bad guys are going to go where the property and the money is," said Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe.
On Monday, Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil was tracking a group of burglars into Walled Lake when he exchanged gunfire with one of them.
Both men were killed.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110119/METRO/101190340/Burglars-at-home-across-Metro-Detroit-area#ixzz1BUugLFBX
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Guardian Alarm Fixes Couple's Security System
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) - It happens over 210 times a day in the state of Michigan, burglars breaking into homes like yours and taking whatever they want.
It happened to Michael Aeck and his wife Janet in July 2009. Michael says, “They stole all our guns, all my guns, electronics, computer equipment and some cash, all told about eight thousand bucks worth of stuff.”
Right after that, Mike and his wife signed a contract with ADT to install a burglar alarm system at the cost of $50 a month.
But on December 29th Mike and Janet discovered their ADT security system wasn’t working. That’s when Mike called the Call for Action team. And that’s when we called the guys at Michigan based Guardian Alarm Company.
For 80 years, Guardian has been installing and monitoring home and commercial burglar alarm systems.
When we explained what happened to Mike and his wife, Guardian agreed to install a full blown alarm system absolutely free. They also agreed to give Mike 3 months of monitoring service free. And after that, they will cut the cost of monitoring his home by 20%.
Now, with a brand new burglar alarm system that works, Mike and Janet can feel safe in their own home once again.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Kids Home For Snow Day Thwart Home Break-In
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Police in Nebraska say two children who were home alone during a snow day scared off a couple of burglars.
The Journal Star in Lincoln says a 12-year-old girl and her 10-year-old sibling heard someone break in through a door Monday and hid in a bedroom where she called police.
Police spokeswoman Katie Flood says the girl looked through the bedroom door and saw the man, who told the person with him that people were in the house.
Flood says nothing was taken from the home.
A neighbor saw two people running off.
Police tracked footprints in the snow to a nearby bank. Flood says the bank was checking surveillance footage to see if the men were caught on tape.
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Information from: Lincoln Journal Star, http://www.journalstar.com
The Journal Star in Lincoln says a 12-year-old girl and her 10-year-old sibling heard someone break in through a door Monday and hid in a bedroom where she called police.
Police spokeswoman Katie Flood says the girl looked through the bedroom door and saw the man, who told the person with him that people were in the house.
Flood says nothing was taken from the home.
A neighbor saw two people running off.
Police tracked footprints in the snow to a nearby bank. Flood says the bank was checking surveillance footage to see if the men were caught on tape.
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Information from: Lincoln Journal Star, http://www.journalstar.com
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Christopher Sollars December CS Rep of the Month
We are pleased to announce Chris Sollars as our Guardian Alarm December Customer Service Rep of the month. Chris has done a fantastic job in Customer Service Outbound. He has completed basic training in alarms and medical monitoring and has continued to excel within the department. He comes to work every day with a great smile and a positive attitude no matter what the situation.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Customer Testimonial: CO Detector Saves Lives
“Thank you for saving my life. Saturday night at 9:30 I was watching TV and feeling drowsy with a headache. The alarm went off, and you called to say the carbon monoxide levels were high. You then called the fire department and they came to get me. The next day we found out the chimney was plugged. Thank you for being there.”
Gloria, MI (11-7-10)
Gloria, MI (11-7-10)
Monday, January 3, 2011
West Dearborn Homes Targeted By Thieves
Thieves Stealing Cash, Jewelry; More Reports Expected
POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010
UPDATED: 11:52 pm EST December 30, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich. -- A neighborhood crime alert has been issued for Dearborn, after a recent rash of home break-ins on the city’s west side.
Police told Local 4 thieves have been targeting homes on each side of Telegraph Road between Ford Road and Michigan Avenue.
Five homes in the area have reported break-ins and thefts to police.
FOR THE REST:
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/26328113/detail.html
POSTED: Thursday, December 30, 2010
UPDATED: 11:52 pm EST December 30, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich. -- A neighborhood crime alert has been issued for Dearborn, after a recent rash of home break-ins on the city’s west side.
Police told Local 4 thieves have been targeting homes on each side of Telegraph Road between Ford Road and Michigan Avenue.
Five homes in the area have reported break-ins and thefts to police.
FOR THE REST:
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/26328113/detail.html
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