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THE BELLRINGERPennsylvania Burglar and Fire Alarm AssociationChartered State Association of the Electronic Security Association
4544 West Ridge Road – Suite # 2 • Erie, PA 16506800-458-8512/PA • 814-838-3093 • FAX 814-838-5127E-mail: [email protected] JUNE 2019
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THE BELLRINGER
Published monthly by
The Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association4544 West Ridge Road – Suite # 2, Erie, PA 16506
800-458-8512 (PA), 814-838-3093, 814-838-5127 FAXEmail: [email protected]
Website: WWW.PBFAA.COMSubscription Price: $36 per year
© 2019 All rights reserved. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the Editor.
2019 PBFAA STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENTJim Bucciaglia 610-372-8872
VICE PRESIDENTJaime Alwine 717-859-3662
SECRETARYMike Drawbaugh 877-877-0345
Central Region:PRESIDENTKeith Maley 717-541-0212
Southeast Region: PRESIDENTBrad Schoenfeld 610-825-4600
Northeast Region:PRESIDENTJim Bucciaglia 610-372-8872
Ben Campbell 724-742-4900
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORSGuy Kline 856-630-5880
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDale Eller 814-836-9237
TREASURERJune Allman 610-691-0451
PAST PRESIDENTAmy Simpson 610-825-4600
VICE PRESIDENTTBD 717-541-0212
VICE PRESIDENTTBD 610-825-4600
VICE PRESIDENTDan Vogel 215-628-6062
VIC
E PRESIDENTvacant
COUNSELMichael Revness 610-688-2855
2019 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Annual MeetingJaime Alwine 717-859-3662
Budget / AuditJune Allman 610-691-0451
By-LawsMichael Revness 610-688-2855
EducationJeffrey Lascar 215-255-5237
EthicsJaime Alwine 717-859-3662
Legislationvacant
Long Range PlanningJim Bucciaglia 610-372-8872
MembershipRalph Manento 570-992-6502
NewsletterDale Eller 800-458-8512
Nominationsvacant
ScholarshipRalph Manento 570-992-6502
Rep. to ESA BoardJim Bucciaglia 610-372-8872
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
CENTRAL DIRECTOR SOUTHEAST DIRECTORvacant vacant
NORTHEAST DIRECTOR NORTHWEST DIRECTORTed Manento 570-992-6502 Cameron Wilkins 814-833-6376
SOUTHWEST DIRECTORMike Wessel 412-323-9774
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
AlarmLegal.com .......................................610-688-2855
Alarm Telecommunications Center ............800-444-2892
Allied Central Services ..............................800-304-0834
Anixter .......................................................800-ANIXTER
COPS Monitoring .....................................800-367-2677
Installation Quality Certification Program .....866-833-8302
Kurtz & Revness P.C. ................................610-688-2855
Napco Security Group ..............................800-645-9445
Rapid Response Monitoring ......................800-558-7767
SDI ..........................................................732-299-2402
Security America RRG ..............................866-315-3838
Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) ...972-377-9401
Versitron ..................................................302-894-0699
Please Support Those Who Support PBFAA
THANKS to this Month’s Bellringer “Sponsors”
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Is A Private Class Something You Should Consider? Depending on your location, PBFAA can typically make arrangements for private offerings of all of the ESA NTS classroom courses with a commitment of as few as 8-10 students.
Private classes can be held at your business location – or PBFAA can assist with finding a suitable class accommodation.
While the course material is identical to the public class offerings – private classes afford you the opportunity to blend company specific brands and procedures in to the classroom discussions, or supplement class instruction with company specific materials.
Contact PBFAA today to discuss hosting a private class for your company…
(800) 458-8512
Online Continuing Education Courses ESA’s National Training School has helped the electronic security industry get licensed, certified, and trained for the last 30 years. Now we want to help you maintain those credentials through our continuing education (CE) courses.
• Basic Circuit Troubleshooting and Testing - 2 hour • Codes and Standards Refresher - 1 hour • Codes and Standards Refresher, including NEC - 2 hours • Ethical Client Relations - 1 hour • Fundamentals of Networking - 4 Hours • Home Theater Demystified - 4 hour • Introduction to the Digital Home - 4 Hours • Job Safety and False Alarm Reduction - 2 Hours • Job Safety Reminders - 1 hour • Maint. and Inspections Processes to Avoid Trouble - 1 hour • Methods to Reduce False Alarms - 1 hour • NEC as it Applies to Fire Alarm Systems - 1 hour • Residential Fire Alarm - 7 Hours • Selling Commercial Systems Effectively: 8 Lessons in Selling Your Business Value
Over Low Price - 4 Hours • Troubleshooting Closed Circuit Video Systems - 1 hour • Troubleshooting Commun. & Notification Devices - 1 hour • Troubleshooting Fire Alarm Devices - 1 hour • Troubleshooting Intrusion Alarm Devices - 1 hour • Troubleshooting Panels and Power Supplies - 1 hour • Troubleshooting Using Test Equipment - 2 hour • Troubleshooting, Service, and Maintenance Series - 6 hours
Visit www.PBFAA.com to access special PBFAA pricing for these online course offerings.
WHY EARN AN ESA/NTS CERTIFICATION? Certifications provide noticeable acknowledgment of your core skills and knowledge. It provides validity of your abilities to others, including your customers, supervisors, peers, and potential employers.
Not all certifications are equal. To distinguish yourself from your competitors you need a certification that encourages professional growth and is recognized by the industry as the standard.
➢ Achieve recognized status as an expert in your field
➢ Attain a competitive edge on your competition or within your company
➢ Show your customers that you commit to professional excellence
➢ Pledge to continuously develop your skills and knowledge
➢ Reach professional and personal achievement ➢ Keeping your certification active will help you
focus on learning new skills and concepts
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PBFAA Past President Fred Zeplin Passes Away
Frederick W. Zeplin 74; of Lemoyne passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at U.P.M.C. Pinnacle Harris-burg Hospital.
Fred was born on May 21, 1944 in Ashland, PA., and was a son to the late Ralph Sr. and Irene (Flannery) Zeplin. His family moved to Harrisburg when he was a boy. He graduated from Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School and then began working for the federal govern-ment. He went on to work for Fork Lifts for a while and then founded Zeplin Security Group.
He was President of the Zeplin Security Group which is the oldest independent alarm company in Central PA. He was a longtime member of the West Shore Country Club; as he enjoyed golf tremendously. He also joined the Harrisburg Country Club where he had enjoyed caddying as a young boy.
Fred gave back to many local municipalities through Zeplin’s Security Group. Fred will be missed by all who knew him, including his beloved dog Samantha.
Fred enjoyed his home overlooking the Susquehanna river.
Surviving are a very dear friend, Judy McAllister, a Niece Edie Orris (Zeplin) as well as a number of other family members in the area. In addition to his parents Fred is predeceased by his brothers, Ralph Jr., Vince, and Robert Zeplin.
A viewing was held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Musselman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Harrisburg, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Originally published online at www.pennlive.com/obits.
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