Made in America
We believe “Made in America” matters because American jobs matter. Not just the service industry jobs. Not just the hospitality industry jobs. But manufacturing jobs too. Guard Tronic buys Made in America products whenever possible because we believe it is better to...
Are You The Customer?
Are you the customer? General contractors are usually required to include the necessary fire alarm system in your new facility. The fire alarm typically goes through an electrical contractor as hired by the general contractor, but may be specified by the architect or...
Father’s Day 2021
Dads teach us how to play sports, work on stuff, and how to treat a woman. Dads motivate us to do better and cheer for us whether we're winning or losing. Dads are our biggest fan and scream at us when we don't hold the flashlight just right. Dads teach us about life,...
Three Factors of Camera Systems
One of the biggest reasons for installing a camera / surveillance system is to be able to see and identify the people, animals, vehicles, and whatever else shows up in the video. So why do some systems look like you’re tracking Big Foot? There are three big factors...
Amazon Echo and Ring Users Beware
Amazon Echo and Ring Users Beware! Beginning on Tuesday, June 8, Amazon began sharing home internet connections that contain Amazon Echo smart speakers and Ring cameras to neighbors and passersby. Users will automatically be enrolled in the program unless they opt...
U.L. Audit 2021
Guard Tronic was proud to host Nick Mirus, UL auditor, in our Fort Smith Central Station today, Monday, June 7, 2021. This was our first in-person audit since Covid-19 protocols began last year. UL Listing is a voluntary certification to ensure we meet the most...
We Need More Cameras!
When designing and installing camera systems, the most common comment we get is: “We need more cameras!” It seems that no matter how many cameras you purchase, you will always be left wanting more. Luckily, camera systems are very scalable. Four, eight, sixteen, and...
Fort Smith Police Seeks Camera Data
The Fort Smith Police Department is asking you to share access to your camera system. If you are willing to allow the FSPD to access your camera system in the future, please fill out the link below. Statement from their Facebook page: Help us catch criminals without...
Memorial Day 2021
Spring Storms
May showers can bring no power! Guard Tronic typically doesn’t call on a.c. power failures because: You know you are sitting in the dark. You don’t need us to tell you. There is probably nothing you can do about it, other than wait for the power company to restore the...
Summer Temperatures
Temperatures are heating up! Programmable thermostats are great, but life doesn’t always conform to a schedule. Smart thermostats allow remote control of your thermostat, but many are sold by companies wanting to mine their customers’ data, or they install microphones...
Kidde Smoke Alarm Recall
Kidde recalled 250,000+ smoke and carbon monoxide alarms last week stating they can "fail to alert consumers to a fire." https://twitter.com/KiddeSafety/status/1390413585663336455 More information about which models are affected by the recall may be found on the...
Mother’s Day 2021
We are grateful to all of the mothers in our lives and want to spend the day honoring you. By loving, nurturing, pushing, and encouraging us, you have given us the tools to succeed in life. We hope your day is special. And to those women that have lost a child, who...
Residential
Home security is more than a burglar alarm system.It is lights, locks, cameras, and tying all of these components together and using them on a daily basis.Arming your system should also lock your doors.Activating a delay (also called entry/exit)...
Happy Birthday
Happy 169th Birthday to the first fire alarm signal! Guard Tronic Proven Property Protection Since 1959 (800) 542-7866 info@guardtronic.com
Find Users Manual
How do I reset my smoke detectors after accidentally burning the bacon? How often are your supposed to test your alarm system? How do I turn chime / zone monitor on using my system’s touchpad? These questions and so many more are answer by your alarm system’s users’...
FARA Board of Directors
Jordon Brown, Regional Manager for Guard Tronic’s Fort Smith office, has been re-elected as the Associated Representative for the Electronics Security Companies on the Board of Directors for the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA). Jordon has been an annual...
Fire Inspections
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 requires an annual inspection of every fire alarm system, including residential. Some components will require an inspection or test more frequently. – NFPA 72 Table 14.4.3.2 for commercial and 14.4.6.1 for...
Help Wanted
Guard Tronic is hiring technicians at all of our offices. If you are logically minded, can pass a thorough background check and drug test (these are safety sensitive positions) and want to work, we want you! Apply at any of our local offices or upload your resume` to:...
1959
1959 was a remarkable year! Alaska (January 3) and Hawaii (August 21) are admitted as states. Walt Disney releases its 16th animated film, Sleeping Beauty. On February 3, a chartered plane carrying musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper crashes in...
Four Seasons – One Week
Have you been experiencing all four seasons in one week? One day? Take control of your home’s temperature by upgrading to a smart thermostat. Not only will you have better control of your environment, your alarm system can automatically shut off the HVAC in the event...