As a building/business owner, it is important for you to have designated persons with some knowledge of the fire alarm system. At the very least these people should be able to recognize when the system is impaired, understand how to reset the system and know when to call for service. Building maintenance personnel are often able to do visual inspections, however yearly extensive testing must be done by a qualified state licensed inspector. You will need a copy of the completed Inspection and Testing Form for yourself and your insurance carrier. A copy must be sent to the local Fire Marshall.
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​You might have heard about the Leading Age trade show held in Pinehurst, NC back in May. Long story short... it was a fantastic conference for both the attendees and exhibitors! While there are many other avenues for business to business contact and interaction, Leading Age has 69 member communities statewide that include continuing care retirement communities, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and affordable housing providers. Edwards Electronic Systems is honored to be a part of the Leading Age NC mission to provide expanded possibilities for aging, value to its members, and leadership to the field of aging. 
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On this Memorial Day, we are reminded that freedom is never free. We at Edwards Electronic Systems 
are forever grateful for the noble devotion of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of our Nation's defense, ideologies and values. Join with us as we remember those who gave their all to protect the freedom we experience in this great nation!  

 

"You all knew that some things are worth dying for. One's country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." Ronald Reagan​
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Lisa Broomall is originally from New Jersey and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to pursuit a job and attend school. She has an associate degree in communications and is planning to return to college to for her Bachelor's in Business in the near future. Lisa currently works as an Administrative Assistant here at EES in the Concord office. If you call or visit our Charlotte/Concord office regularly, she is most likely the first person you will talk to. Before attaining the position here with EES, she worked as a Licensing Coordinator for three years.

EES & Employee Satisfaction​

​Over the last 20 years, Edwards Electronic Systems has grown to over 50 employees, some of which have been with the company for over 18 years. We understand that employee satisfaction is an important factor in decreasing turnover and hiring costs, and ultimately increasing customer satisfaction. EES prides itself in offering continual on the job training, as well as providing opportunities for personal development and family interests. Owner and CEO, Michael Edwards, values his employees and uses company meetings to address issues of internal concerns, remind individuals of professional integrity and general code of ethics, and praise co-workers for specific achievements and an overall job well done. With each employee working together, EES continues to lead the industry safety, security, and peace of mind! Click here to view more training pictures.

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Jamie Colley started in low voltage electronics helping his father while working on a bachelor's degree in history. After college and newly married he ended up working in the industry full time, installing background music and security systems. He began his career in the fire alarm industry in...  Find out more!                    
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Gov. Cooper's (D) Healthcare Expansion in NC
On March 1st, Gov. Cooper (D) announced his healthcare plan which designates $12 million towards fighting opioid addictions, provides $1 million to help disabled individuals, increases funding to the Nurse-Family Partnership to serve women from late pregnancy until the child turns two years old, and more. Overall, Cooper's budgets for the next two fiscal years would provide a $3.76 million Medicaid rebase adjustment for 2017-18 and a $112.6 million adjustment for 2018-19. However, in 2013 the state's General Assembly passed a bill banning Medicaid expansion. Now that the law has halted Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) idea of expanding Medicaid through executive action, he says that the 2013 law banning Medicaid expansion violates the governor's "core executive authority" to accept federal funding and protect the public's health. Currently, a federal judge has put a temporary stay on Cooper's Medicaid expansion request. Cooper plans to expand Medicaid to 624,000 North Carolinians through an initiative that requires the approval of health-care officials in the Trump administration. Click here to view a full copy of Roy Cooper's Recommended Budget 2017-2019.
Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc. is a proud certified distributor of Edwards Signaling Technology (EST), an innovator in the design, manufacture and installation of leading edge fire alarm signals and systems for over 130 years. They have served Fortune 500 and other worldwide companies, as their fire alarm products perform flawlessly to the challenging standards required to ensure workplace safety. EES and EST are pleased to announce the next generation of its trend-setting Signature Series family of intelligent life safety devices. The new line of detectors presents... (Click to read more.)
During the winter months, people are more apt to quickly turn on Space heaters to help provide welcome warmth in chilly rooms. However, this warmth comes with a big CAUTION! Each year space heaters cause more than 25,000 residential fires and send 6,000 people to the ER for treatment of burns (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission). There are several ways you can stay safe by using these 5 recommendations.
Whether you are a business owner or a manager, understanding the importance in employee satisfaction could potentially save you a significant amount of time, money, and valuable resources (such as future customers). While supervisors need not bend over backwards for every employee displeasure, it is extremely effective to take the time to learn about your employee's personal work habits, learning styles, and instruction preferences. This knowledge could help avoid the nonsense conflict that often occurs at work. Find out more!  #DreamJob #JobLove 

Employee Spotlight

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Mr. Stan Black has been with Edwards Electronic Systems for nearly 3 years and is the branch manager for the Concord office. He has an Associates degree in Electronics and started his career as a field service engineer for a fire alarm manufacturer just after graduation back in 1977. He is an expert in this business ever since. He has successfully received his NICET Level III Certification in fire alarm systems.  Mr. Black reports that "we have a dedicated group of employees working out of the Concord office and are capable of handling a project from design to service after completion. We have a well-qualified sales team, CAD operator, install crew and service technicians."

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EES 2016 Year In Review
Every Christmas, Michael Edwards, Owner and CEO, takes the opportunity to bring all the employees and their spouses together to thank each of them for their individual efforts to continue to provide safety, security, and peace of mind to thousands... (Click to continue reading.)
"During this years' annual food drive, EES successfully delivered over 300lbs of canned foods and non-perishable food items to Clayton Area Ministries. We hope that we have brought safety, security, and peace of mind to individuals and family in a slightly different way this year and are thankful we had the opportunity to do so." ~ Michael Edwards 
Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance.
​- Woodrow Wilson

TAKING EDUCATION TO A SAFER LEVEL

Edwards Electronic Systems is honored to accommodate educational facilities and their safety needs at various levels across all of North Carolina. EES understands the amount of responsibility acquired when installing and servicing fire alarm systems, CCTV, security systems, etc,... in educational amenities. Alamance County Schools recently chose EES to install EST Fire Alarm System in their schools. East Chapel Hill High School and Siler City Elementary have had complete renovation and... Click here to read more!

Employee Spotlight
Here at EES, we are proud hire the best individuals in the industry. We value each and every one of our employees and understand that they are the face of our business! We would like to shine a special spotlight this month on Eric Henson. Just a few weeks ago, the VA Hospital in Fayetteville called to compliment Eric on his work efficiency and... Click here to read more!
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EES is proud to be part of LeadingAge North Carolina! The conference this year was held in Myrtle Beach in which 69 member communities statewide were invited to promote their services for continuing care retirement communities, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and affordable housing providers. LeadingAge serves more than 20,000 North Carolinians and has 73 corporate members who provide services, products, and trusted advice to our members. 

Wanda Belt, Matt Gore (left), and Jessica Saxton (right) represented EES at the convention and were able to meet a variety of knowledgeable and dedicated individuals who, like us, have a passion for providing long-term nursing facilities the best products and services possible! 
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Matt Gore and Jessica Saxton
BUYING FOR PRICE OR VALUE? (Article contributed by Mike Rich.)
Consumers everywhere are caught in a landslide of not truly understanding what they are buying anymore. With all the fancy websites and "save, save, save" money ads you see constantly, most people just look at the $ sign and buy! If you are one of these people that does all your research, you'll know what you are getting for your hard earned dollars! Congratulations! You truly understanding what you have bought and what comes with it after you buy it. However, if you only look at the dollar amount when you purchase, you fail. Yes, you might feel good for a few weeks or months and get to tell everyone how much money you just saved with your bottom dollar buying technique, but let's fast forward a year or so ... Click here to continue reading.
EDWARDS FIREWORKS AND HYPERSPIKE!
(Information contributed by Alex Zsoldus.)
In an ever increasing world of uncertainty and unrest it pays to have peace of mind by having a definitive incident management plan.  Edwards FireWorks system is designed to help you monitor your facility and properly execute your incident management plan.  The FireWorks platform can be installed on a dedicated life safety network or on a facility's network backbone to offer the tools needed to monitor, control and address emergency situations. Edwards technology securely gathers, consolidates, disseminates and displays data, and controls key points throughout a facility or campus. Click here to read more. 
The garden of love is green without limit and yields many fruits other than sorrow or joy. Love is beyond either condition: without spring, without autumn, it is always fresh.  ~ Rumi 
Steven Filipski was noted during March as employee of the month! Click here to read about his accomplishments at EES. 
FINISHING THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONG...and SAFE!
Children across North Carolina recently returned to their daily educational activities after having a long-awaited spring break! Edwards Electronic Systems is proud (and thankful!) to have the opportunity to provide safety, security, and peace of mind to parents and educators as they encourage thousands of children to pursue curricular studies in safe learning environments. EES continues to install and service fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and more throughout all of ... Click here to read more.
Breaking News:
Edwards Electronic Systems has big plans in 2016!
"Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." ~ Brad Paisley

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Shirley Edwards, Mike Edwards' mother, was recognized at EES annual Christmas party for her critical role in the development and success of Edwards Electronic Systems. Mike says that his mother has been an essential component to the growth of employees and customer referrals. Mrs. Edwards will be retiring from EES in January of 2016. Employees at Edwards Electronic Systems are sad to see her go, yet thankful for the amount of time and wisdom she has contributed. Click here if you would like to send Mrs. Edwards a thoughtful recognition of your own!
​The previous fire alarm system at Crabtree Valley Mall was 25 years old and needed to be replaced and updated with the latest and newest technology. Edwards Electronic Systems was chosen to bring Crabtree Valley Mall's fire alarm system up to code for the benefit of much valued customers and employees. Crabtree will now be able to break down their voice evacuation in zones with their new Incident Management System. As always, the main mission for Edwards Electronic Systems is to provide safety and security for our community! Enjoy shopping this Christmas and have a fun and safe holiday season!
Quality CCTV camera lenses are essential to protecting your business and assets! Having a clear image creates the video stream that you rely on. Understanding the importance of lens fittings, basic lens set-up, and automatic iris lenses assists you in choosing
​the right product!

Help us make THANKSGIVING GREAT!
The Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a holiday tradition in Charlotte since 1947. Hundreds of participants, volunteers, family and friends!
"I'm so glad to live in a world where there are Octobers." - L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Over the years, multi-cultural studies have been conducted to discover the most effective life-safety fire alarm sound frequency possible...
As of January 1, 2016,   NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) requires all buildings that occupy sleeping areas will use a low-frequency (520 Hz) alarm tone.
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EES, Your Child & School Safety

Back to school...let's go together!

We believe developing an educational climate that creates  trust and security for teachers and administrators alike is a vital key in maintaining an advantageous learning environment!
Duke University  is a private research university whose growth and academic focus have contributed to the need for expansion and modern technology updates. In recent years EES has supplied the fire and/or security systems to many of Duke University's buildings, with our most recent installation in the 107,886 square foot Sands Research Building.

Our Connection with Duke University

Employee Spotlight

Jim Carroll - Chief Engineer and Project Manager... He works directly with an AutoCad technician and assigns new work projects to two installation managers.
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New Charlotte-Concord Office!

A Thanks to Our Customers!

Edwards Electronic Systems is grateful to have had the opportunity to work with many kind and considerate businesses! We enjoy making your place of work safe and reliable...

6 REASONS TO TEST & INSPECT YOUR FIRE ALARMS REGULARLY

  1. Lives are at stake! Your fire alarm system will only operate properly if it is maintained and some impairments will not be obvious without testing!
  2. To meet the requirements of your local building department, fire inspectors and even your insurance carrier. 
  3. Your insurance carrier may reject a claim if you do not have proof of complete annual inspections.
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