How to Prepare an Emergency Kit

Emergencies can strike in many different ways. Whether it’s a natural disaster that floods your streets or an evacuation of your entire city, you should always be ready to support your family. Burtel Security is always ready to respond to emergencies like home invasion, but you should be prepared for situations where first responders may
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The Benefits of a Home Security System

You might have wondered whether or not it’s worth it to install a home security system. When you do purchase a security system, you’ll have to do deal with installing, arming, disarming, paying monthly fees and dealing with false alarms. However, there are many benefits to home security systems that you should keep in mind.
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Evaluating the Safety of Your New Home

Home Safety How-To If you’ve just bought a new house, a home safety self-evaluation should be at the top of your list. Whether it’s an odorless gas or fire hazard, your new house might be potentially dangerous from the get-go. A home safety self-evaluation can be quick and easy if you follow our simple guidelines: Check
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Press Release: Burtel Security Acquires Solid State Security of Gaithersburg Maryland

  Burtel Security & Fire Celebrates 175 Years of Protecting the DC Metro Area…Let Us Explain   ALEXANDRIA, VA November 12, 2016 — Burtel Security & Fire Systems, one of the largest locally-owned security companies in the Metropolitan Washington DC, Northern VA and Baltimore areas, acquired Solid State Systems on Thursday September 29, 2016. Award-winning
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