Contact: Celia Besore
CSAA Director of Marketing & Communications
703-242-4670, x.16
Vienna, VA, April 20, 2009—The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is pleased to announce that Valued Relationship Inc-West Carrolton, OH. has renewed the prestigious CSAA Five Diamond Certification.
This Certification testifies that 100% of their central station operators have achieved proficiency and certification by passing the CSAA Central Station On-Line Operator Training Course. These courses cover virtually all phases of central station communications with customers, law enforcement, fire and emergency services communications centers. This critical area of communications is the life-saving link between the residential or business properties and the law enforcement, fire and emergency services in local areas.
In order to achieve the “CSAA Five Diamond Certification,”
* Proficiency in alarm verification, which helps reduce false alarms;
* Proficiency in communications with the Public Service Answering Points, such as the
Emergency 911 centers;
* Knowledge of electronic communications equipment, including radio;
* An understanding of the codes and standards of such organizations as Underwriters
Laboratories, Factory
* Mutual, the National Fire Protection Association and others; and
* Proficiency in the area of emergency preparedness under a wide scenario of
possibilities.
In addition, these CSAA Five Diamond companies have demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of responsibility to their local community and their customers through the investment of time, money and commitment to 100% quality operator training.
There are approximately 2,700 central stations in the United States, which communicate and interact with the law enforcement, fire and emergency services agencies. Of this group, fewer than one hundred central stations have achieved the “CSAA Five Diamond Certified” status.
The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is a 59 year-old non-profit trade association that represents the major burglar and fire alarm central monitoring stations. CSAA is located in Vienna, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C.
VRI is a healthcare services company with nearly 20 years of experience and is one of the largest providers of medical alert monitoring in the country. Located in Dayton, Ohio, VRI's services enable seniors and those with disabilities to maintain their independence and avoid long term care facilities and hospitalization. The company's service portfolio includes Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), electronic medication reminder devices, case management, telehealth and vitals monitoring, fall detection, medication management and mobile medical alert solutions. The company currently serves approximately 45,000 clients across the United States. For more information, or to see the range of VRI's products, please visit www.monitoringcare.com.
