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IRVING, Texas – July 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There is nothing quite like seeing dreams come true, but that’s just what happened recently thanks to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA). Through the association’s Youth Scholarship Program, NBFAA members awarded $20,000 in college scholarships to three children of police and fire officials.

IRVING, Texas – May 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nearly every 15 seconds a burglary is committed in the United States, and the busiest burglar season is summer. So before you pack that suitcase, board the family pet and say goodbye to everyday chores, make sure you’ve planned ways to keep your home and valuables safe. To help with that planning, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) offers these tips.

IRVING, Texas – Oct. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship (OA) has approved NBFAA’s National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for the occupation of Protective Signal Installer (Fire/Life Safety & Electronic Security Installer).

IRVING, TX – June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the first time in the history of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) Youth Scholarship Award program, two students have tied for first place. Jordan Biltoft, Spokane, Wash. and Ryan Patton, Yorba Linda, Calif. were this year’s winners and will receive $5,000 each

IRVING, TX – June 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s no secret thieves do not take vacations. In fact, according to crime statistics, burglaries actually increase in the summer. To help protect your property, the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has created a simple 4-point checklist.

IRVING, Texas – Nov. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A balanced approach to fire protection that includes the installation of both fire detection and suppression systems will save lives according to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), and for that reason, NBFAA urges that consumers support two legislative initiatives now pending in Congress.

IRVING, Texas – July 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than one million consumers in the United States may be impacted when cellular carriers are no longer required to provide Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) service to more than 26 million alarm systems. Because of the potential impact to security systems that rely on AMPS technology, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) is urging consumers to contact their alarm company to ensure continued response to intrusion, fire and/or medical alert alarms.

IRVING, Texas – Apr. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – The air was electric as central station operators at HSM Electronic Protection Services worked tirelessly to help police apprehend three would-be thieves that had broken into a customer’s store. Their persistence and dedication to their customer was what earned HSM the 2007 First Line of Defense Award. The Award is presented annually by the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association in conjunction with SDM Magazine.

IRVING, Texas – Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the holiday season approaching, most Americans turn their thoughts to home, family and friends. To make sure that you stay safe and sound this holiday season, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) offers numerous home safety and security tips.

IRVING, TX and WALTHAM, MA – Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This year the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) honored one of their member companies for the life-saving efforts of a persistent salesman. John Dunton and Carol McKeen of Waltham, Mass. are alive today thanks to their decision to purchase a carbon monoxide (CO) detector from American Alarm and Communications, Inc., Arlington, Mass.