Top 5 Causes of House Fires and Tips on Preventing Them Unfortunately, residential fires costing billions in property damage are an all too common occurrence in the United States, and they often have deadly consequences. Consider these sobering statistics from the National Fire Protection Association: Each year there are 358,000 house fires in the U.S….
The Best Places to Install Fire Alarms in Your Home Fire alarm location is quite important. Unfortunately, household fires are quite common in the U.S. On average, about 358,000 fires occur in American homes each year. Of these, 50% begin in the kitchen, 7% in the bedroom, 6% are chimney fires, 4% start in the…
Alert Protective Services would like to wish our customers and employee a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another successful year in 2023 . Also, we hope that we can continue to provide you with the best quality products and services. Alert would like to thank all of our customers who have allowed…
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2020 a fire department responded to a fire somewhere in the U.S. every 23 seconds, and many of these occurred in commercial establishments. With those statistics in mind, if you don’t already have a customized, commercial fire alarm system installed in your place of business, then…
Alert Protective Services, LLC. has recently been awarded the Best of 2022 Security System Supplier award from Chicago Award Program. We are thankful for this award and we will only continue to push boundaries as we continue to expand. Each year, the Chicago Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success….
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2020 a fire department responded to a fire somewhere in the U.S. every 23 seconds, and many of these occurred in commercial establishments. With those statistics in mind, if you don’t already have a customized, commercial fire alarm system installed in your place of business, then…
Back to School Safety Tips Across the country, schools are opening for the fall term. Hopefully for your children it’s an exciting time as they look forward to new teachers, new friends, and new subjects to study. Above all, our wish at Alert Protective Services is that the coming school year will be a safe…
The adage is centuries old, but nonetheless true. Your home is your castle, and you want to protect it, your possessions, and your family. Knowing that, and wanting to help you accomplish that, we want to point out some common home security mistakes homeowners often make. What follows are some of the things you should…
Unfortunately, the answer to that question is a most emphatic yes! In many ways, modern technology is a blessing, providing us with countless ways to make our lives safer and more convenient and comfortable through things like home automation. On the other hand, it has also provided thieves with many new ways to commit fraudulent…
Alert Protective Services, LLC. Expertise Securing your premises is one of many best investments you can make for yourself. Over here at Alert Protective Services, LLC. we have assisted different homes and businesses over the years. Still hesitant on obtaining your own security system? Here are few reasons on why you should to help with…
When it comes to protecting your property and keeping the bad guys away, nothing works much better than security surveillance cameras. If you’re considering getting cameras to protect your home and property, you may be unsure which to choose. Admittedly, it can get kind of complicated, because of the options that come with the cameras….
There is some good news for home security. The FBI reports that over the past 17 years the property crime rate in the U.S. has declined. On the other hand, the threat of break-ins never goes away. In fact, approximately 2.5 million burglaries occur in the U.S. every year, and 66% of those are home…