The Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation serves as the research arm of the electronic life safety, security and systems industry, but what exactly does it do and how can the industry benefit from its projects?
The Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation (AIREF) represents the electronic life safety, security and systems industry, under the auspices of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). Since AIREF’s beginnings in 1977, foundation members have been focused on improving education in the alarm industry as well as conducting research that public safety officials can use to better protect and serve the community, and dealers, distributors, manufacturers and monitoring stations can use to increase acceptance of their products and improve public relations.
Aside from its one major fundraising initiative each year — the annual golf outing — many industry newcomers and veterans alike may be unaware of the faces behind the foundation, its current and past research projects and its educational initiatives — as well as how alarm companies can potentially benefit from the organization’s work.