THE COURSE FOR MASTERING PRACTICAL DESIGN, INSTALLATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF CODE- COMPLIANT FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Thursday-Friday, September 16-17, 20108AM – 5PM ADI Training Room, 13100 W Lisbon Rd, Ste 300, Brookfield

(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS) Limited Space Available…Register Early WIESA Members…. $ 320 Non-Members…. $ 635 Fire/Municipal Inspectors…$ 90

If registering after 09/09/10 please add a $10 late registration fee. This 14-hour course is ideal for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of the installation, service and maintenance of fire alarm systems. It provides the necessary review material to prepare for NICET level 1 and 2 examinations. This course follows the structure of NFPA 72 and is based on the 2010 edition of NFPA 72 and the 2008 NFPA 70. This course concludes with a two-hour examination. (NTS 1.6 CEUs)

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All employees of security companies who perform electrical installations of low voltage equipment in the City of Milwaukee must hold this certificate. Wednesday – Friday, October 13-15, 2010 • 8AM – 5PM Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, Room C165 – Door 14

(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS) Limited Space Available…Register Early WIESA Members…. $ 375 Non-Members…. $ 660 If registering after 10/06/10 Please add a $10 late registration fee.

Get the technical knowledge and skills you need to succeed and develop your career in the electronic security industry. This 22 hour foundational course provides the knowledge necessary to perform entry-level responsibilities within the many facets of the electronic life safety and security. Whether you are a sales representative or an installation technician, this course will prepare you to plan for and initiate a successful installation. The course concludes with a two-hour examination. The course is targeted to technicians, service personnel, installation personnel, sales staff and business owners. (NTS 1.2 CEUs)

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“NICET Level II Test Preparation Course” Thursday – Friday, November 4-5, 2010 • 8AM – 5PM Chill on Pewaukee Lake, W278 N2315 Prospect Ave, Pewaukee, WI

(ATTENDANCE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS) REGISTRATION DEADLINE 10/22/10 Limited Space Available…Register Early WBFAA Members…. $ 415 Non-Members …$ 590 If registering after 10/22/10 – WBFAA Members…$455 Non-Members…$630

A course for everyone in the fire alarm industry: installers, salespersons, designers and service technicians. Consisting of two solid days (16 hours), custom tailored to the experience level of the attendees with emphasis in areas that the class decides are most needed. Individual attention is offered and questions are encouraged in a relaxed learning environment. A sample test is given as additional preparation for the NICET II Certification Test. (NTS 1.6 CEUs)

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The WIESA Code of Ethics and Bylaws have been updated.

If you have any questions regarding the updated documents, please feel free to contact us!

WIESA Code of Ethics

WIESA Bylaws 2010

Separate yourself from the competition, create consistent internal standards, determine appropriate compensation and more. by Lee Distad

State licensing and education requirements vary throughout the country, and for security integrators in states with few or no requirements, it’s not always clear why you should invest in training beyond what you “need to do.”

But there are plenty of reasons to go beyond your state’s requirements. Here are 10.

Source: NTS

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David Koenig, a partner with Capital Lock, Inc. in Madison, WI, was selected to receive the 2010 Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award.  The Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award is named in honor of the 1950-51 ESA president and is presented annually to an ESA committee chair who has displayed outstanding leadership.

As treasurer of ESA since 2007, David has been instrumental in the continued financial stability and stewardship of the association.  David has been involved in the security industry since 1981, beginning with Mid-Wisconsin security as a central station dispatcher.  He has held a number of management positions in firms large and small that have provided a variety of security services including electronic access control, burglar and fire alarm systems, uniformed security officers and patrol services, central station monitoring services and locksmithing.  His experience includes sales, system installation, project management, design, budgeting, consulting and business management.

In addition to treasurer of ESA, David serves the association and the security industry in many capacities.  He is treasurer for the ESA Political Action committee, treasurer of Security America Risk Retention Group, and executive committee liaison to the ESA Education and Training Committee.  However, his work as chairman of the ESA Budget/Audit Committee and chairman of the Investment Committee earned David this prestigious award.

Thursday, July 22nd
Cold Water Canyon Golf Course
Chula Vista Resort – Wisconsin Dells, WI
Arrival & Registration: 9:30-11:15 am
Shotgun Start: 11:30 am
Cocktails, Dinner, Awards, and Raffle: 4:00-7:00 pm

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In celebration of a signature year of achievement and change 77 members and guests attended the May 20, 2010 Annual Meeting.  Eleven Awards were given to Wisconsin Electronic Security Association members and their staff who provided exceptional service to the security industry during the past year.  The Awards Committee, consisting of past presidents, chose members in six service categories for Member of the Year Awards, one special support acknowledgement and a special achievement award.

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