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ABOUT BFAAM
MEMBER BENEFITS
Established in 1981, the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
BFAAM provides members with a wide range of benefits
of Michigan (BFAAM) serves a growing, dynamic industry
and resources:
with ever, rapidly changing technology. BFAAM has
• Advocacy — Representation in Lansing to ensure that
upgraded the alarm industry, encouraging constant
Michigan lawmakers, regulators and policy leaders are improvement in the quality and professionalism of the
made aware of the concerns and issues that affect the
products and services offered by the industry.
alarm industry.
• Education — NICET, Code Update courses,
Through BFAAM, members stay informed about
Apprenticeship Program, etc.
trends, technological de industry
• Conferences — Featuring nationally known
numerous training and s We proudly offer our members
managerial procedures.velopments and improved
professionals in all aspects of security such as legal
afety resources throughout the
topics, false alarms, new products, legislative updates.
State. BFAAM created the BFAAM Apprenticeship Program
• Voting — Membership in BFAAM gives your company a
to meet industry needs and requirements and to ensure a
vote in the direction of our industry.
future of trained professionals for our industry.
• Newsletters — Published
semi-annually and
Occasionally there are legislative issues that may
have
highlights current events
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• Group Purchasing Discounts – A full range of services and programs to meet your company, employee and personal needs with the goal to help you and your company to continue to be successful and profitable. Following is an outline of the discounted benefit programs.
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