Pavion Strengthens its Security and Fire Business Unit Nationwide with RFI Acquisition. | Click here to learn more.

Learn how AFA has evolved since 1873 to become Your Fire and Security Solution

1873

Automatic Signal Telegraph Co. of NYC is incorporated under Telegraph Co. Act of 1848

None

1875

Mayor of New York City asks Company to transmit fire alarm signals directly to Fire Department headquarters.

None

1875

Consolidated Fire Alarm Co. in Philadelphia is acquired.

None

1882

Watkins Automatic Signal Telegraph Co. is incorporated in NYC.

None

1883

Corporate name changed to Automatic Fire Alarm and Extinguisher Co, Ltd.

None

1900

Automatic Fire Alarm and Extinguisher Co., Ltd. changes name to Automatic Fire Alarm Co.

None

1923

United Alarm acquired, manufacturer of “aero” fire detection systems.

None

1948

Consolidated Fire Alarm Co., and Boston Automatic Fire Alarm Co. consolidated with Automatic Fire Alarm Co. of NYC.

None

1953

AFA Central station located in New York City at 416 Broome Street

None

1963

AFA’s Central Station on 42nd Street

None

1970

Corporate name changed to AFA Protective Systems, Inc. to reflect expanded services capability.

None

1971

Centrak, the first multiplex signal transmission system, is developed by AFA.

None

1973

AFA enters the high-rise life safety market in NYC using enhanced Centrak II system.

In 1973 - AFA enters the high-rise life safety market in NYC using enhanced Central II system.

1977

NY Central Station becomes one of the first computerized central stations in the USA.

None

1983

AFA begins using Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitters, which send signals over the public switched telephone network, for the transmission of fire alarm signals from the Subscriber’s premise to AFA’s central station.

None

1986

AFA acquires ND Security Systems of Waltham, MA and merges it into Boston’s computerized Central Station operation. AFA also expands its operations to Long Island, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

None

1987

Moves to new corporate headquarters and established Satellite Central Station in Syosset, Long Island, NY.

None

1990

AFA begins the use of long range wireless technology to transmit alarm signals from some Subscribers’ premises to AFA’s central station.

None

1991

AFA moves NJ operation to new company owned building in North Brunswick, NJ.

None

1991

AFA opened its Mt. Laurel office to better service Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

None

1992

AFA adds coverage in Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine to include the Entire Northeastern United States.

None

1994

AFA opened its second office building in Syosset, NY.

None

1995

Fully staffed, computerized Central Station commences operation in Syosset, NY.

AFA's computerized Central Station in Syosset, NY.

1996

Company expands operations outside Northeast for the first time by opening office in Atlanta, Georgia.

None

1996

Company expands its southern operations by opening office in Orlando, Florida.

None

1998

Company further expands with new office in North Carolina covering the North and South Carolinas.

None

1999

AFA completes East Coast expansion with the opening of its office in Baltimore, Maryland.

None

2000

AFA establishes its National Accounts division to handle its growing chain accounts business.

None

2001

AFA opens up an office in Westchester, New York to expand its sales and service capabilities in the area.

None

2004

AFA opens up an office in Warwick, Rhode Island to better service the Rhode Island market.

None

2006

AFA opens up an office in Davie, Florida to better service accounts in South Florida.

None

2006

AFA opens up an office in Davie, Florida to better service accounts in South Florida.

None

2008

AFA successfully completes its unilateral challenge of New York City Fire Department fees on behalf of AFA’s NYC subscribers, resulting in a recovery of prior excessive fees and more equitable fees going forward.

AFA successfully completes its unilateral challenge of New York City Fire Department fees on behalf of AFA’s NYC subscribers

2009

AFA begins to receive signals to its central station via the internet.

In 2009 AFA started receiving signals to its central station via the internet.

2012

AFA launches Vision Remote Security Services giving subscribers the ability to control their alarm from anywhere at anytime with internet access.

None

2013

AFA becomes certified through the GSA to perform Inspection and Maintenance Services at government facilities.

AFA - GSA cerified in 2013

Call us now at 877-548-8380 to get a quote

Or you can fill out the form below to learn more on how we can help your business