National Security Fire Alarm Systems

What National Security Fire Alarm Systems does

National Security Fire Alarm Systems (DBA: National Security) is a privately held, independently owned security and fire alarm integrator founded in 1982 and headquartered at 65 Newport Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island, with a second regional office at 13245 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida. The company designs, installs, services, inspects, and monitors fire alarm systems, intrusion/burglary alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, fire sprinklers, and home automation for residential, commercial, and government customers across New England and Florida. Its technology stack is assembled from established third-party partners — including DMP and Bosch for intrusion panels, Allegion, Feenics, HID Global, Hirsch, Identicard, and Stanley-PAC for access control, OpenEye, Exacqvision, and Mirasys for video management, and Fire-Lite and Silent Knight for fire — and is operated from a UL Listed central station with backup generators that provides 24/7 monitoring services. Notable government and institutional clients include the United States Coast Guard, National Guard Armories, multiple police departments, public and private schools, and city/town offices.

The company generates revenue through a hybrid model combining one-time installation and inspection revenue with recurring monthly monitoring subscriptions, supplemented by professional services for fire sprinkler installation and maintenance and low-rate system takeover services that migrate customers from competing monitoring providers. Pricing is quote-based following on-site consultation; free estimates are offered, and monitored systems may qualify buyers for homeowners insurance discounts. Customer acquisition is sales-led and direct, driven primarily by phone inquiries, in-office consultations, the company website (nationalalarm.com), and Google reviews/testimonials, with service delivery handled by in-house technicians across both offices. The company self-describes as "one of the largest independently owned and operated alarm companies in New England," protects 10,000+ residential and commercial customers, and employs 101-250 staff under President Christopher P. Morra. The company has no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the available source material, indicating a bootstrapped, founder-led operating model.

Name

National Security Fire Alarm Systems

Legal name

National Security Fire Alarm Systems

Website

https://nationalalarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

National Security Fire Alarm Systems is a privately held, independently owned integrator founded in 1982 that designs, installs, and monitors fire alarm, intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and home automation systems for residential, commercial, and government customers across New England and Florida from its UL Listed central station.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security and Fire Alarm Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Residential Fire Alarm Panels & Whole-Home Detection Systems (HSAHAFAD), Fire Alarm Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Security alarm monitoring
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance solutions
• Home automation services

Headquarters

HQ city

East Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation: One-time installation of security systems including fire alarms, wireless systems, access control, and video surveillance
2. 24/7 Monitoring Services: Recurring monthly monitoring for fire and security systems with UL listed central station. Includes cellular and WiFi monitoring options.
3. Fire Sprinkler Installation and Maintenance: Installation and ongoing maintenance services for fire sprinkler systems in residential and commercial properties
4. System Takeover Services: Low takeover rates for monitoring existing systems from other providers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Security Fire Alarm Systems designs, installs, services, and monitors fire alarm, intrusion, video surveillance, access control, home automation, wireless security, and fire sprinkler systems for residential, commercial, and government customers in New England and Florida. The core offering combines one-time system installation with recurring 24/7 UL Listed central station monitoring and ongoing maintenance and inspection services.

Product overview

National Security Fire Alarm Systems is an independently owned security company offering a unified portfolio of alarm and monitoring products and services for residential, commercial, and government clients across New England and Florida. The core offering consists of fire alarm systems and security alarm systems (covering burglary and intrusion), complemented by add-on modules including video surveillance, access control, home automation/remote control, wireless systems, fire sprinkler installation, and 24/7 fire and security monitoring. The company also offers specialized boat security systems for marine applications. Services include installation, inspection, service, and repair across all product categories. The product line includes no fewer than 14 distinct named offerings that are sold and serviced as interconnected security solutions, with a mobile app providing unified control over security, automation, and video features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Security Systems Alarm systems, fire alarm inspection, service, installation, and monitoring, plus fire sprinkler inspection and maintenance designed for homeowners and families across New England and Florida.
• Commercial Security Systems Security alarm systems and monitoring for commercial businesses, including fire alarm systems with monitoring and video surveillance for commercial buildings, stores, restaurants, data centers, and office complexes.
• Government Security Systems Advanced IP-based security systems for government buildings, including video surveillance, access control, and alarm management, designed for government and law enforcement organizations with high-end security requirements.
• Fire Alarm Systems Design, installation, service, inspections, and repairs of fire alarm systems for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, performed by licensed technicians.
• 24/7 Fire and Security Monitoring Round-the-clock monitoring of security and fire systems from a UL Listed central station with backup generators, including emergency personnel notification and supervised central station communication.
• Video Surveillance Systems Home and business video surveillance systems with live streaming, mobile access, scheduled recordings, and monitoring of entrances, deliveries, and property activity.
• Access Control Systems Access control devices including RF controls, card readers, keypads, electric and magnetic locks, paired with 24/7 monitoring, support, and maintenance.
• Wireless Home Security Systems Battery-powered wireless security systems with no hardwiring required, tamper-resistant technology, cellular/WiFi monitoring, and mobile app access.
• Fire Sprinkler Installation Fire sprinkler system design, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties including schools, hospitals, restaurants, data centers, and government facilities, meeting NFPA requirements.
• Boat Security Systems Security systems for boats, yachts, sailing vessels, waterfront buildings, and other marine applications, protecting valuables, motors, and trailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homeowners insurance discounts may practically pay for alarm monitoring costs

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Frontpoint Security: DIY home security provider with professionally monitored alarm systems and smart-home integration. Targets the same residential customer base with a self-install model that pressures traditional installers like National Security.

Direct peers

• Brinks Home Security: National home security and monitoring brand offering professionally installed alarm systems with 24/7 monitoring. Directly overlaps National Security's core residential intrusion and fire-monitoring offerings at national scale.
• Bay Alarm Company: Family-owned independent security and fire alarm company serving California and the West Coast with residential, commercial, and government customers. Closest analogue to National Security's independent-operator, regional-installer profile.
• Vector Security: Independent regional security integrator offering intrusion, fire, video, access control, and monitoring to residential and commercial customers. Highly comparable independent operator model to National Security, also active in the eastern US.
• SimpliSafe: DIY home security brand offering self-installed alarm systems with optional 24/7 professional monitoring. Competes for the same residential customers as National Security but with a lower-cost, no-contract delivery model.
• ADT Inc. Largest US residential and commercial security alarm company, offering 24/7 monitoring, fire alarm, video, and home automation. Directly competes with National Security across the same product categories and customer segments, but at national scale.
• CPI Security Systems: Regional security integrator serving the Southeastern US with intrusion, fire, video, and monitoring for residential and commercial customers. Comparable regional footprint and product mix, especially overlapping in Florida.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart-home security provider offering professionally installed alarm systems, monitoring, video, and automation. Overlaps directly with National Security's residential and SMB offerings, with stronger smart-home positioning.

Others

• Alarm.com: Cloud platform powering security, video, and automation for thousands of alarm dealers including regional independents. Functions as an enabling technology provider that competing alarm companies and increasingly National Security use to deliver connected services.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building systems incumbent offering fire alarm, security, access control, and building automation to enterprise and institutional customers. Overlaps with National Security's commercial and government fire-life-safety work as a much larger competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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