About Us
Integrated Fire & Security, Inc. is a licensed and bonded low voltage
systems specialist. Integrated Fire & Security, Inc. was established in
1979 as K’N’R Electronics, Inc. At that time, our primary focus was on
design and installation of Fire Alarm and Emergency Call systems. As
time went on, we saw a need for a dedicated service organization to
handle inspections, testing, and maintenance of the systems we had
installed, as well as to handle the service needs of customers who had
their systems installed by others. In 1992, KNR Communication Services
Inc. was founded. At this time, we had the two companies under the same
roof.
K’N’R Electronics, Inc. eventually branched out to include design and
installation of virtually all low voltage systems including the
following:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Nurse/Emergency Call System
- Nurse/Emergency Call System
- Video Surveillance – (CCTV)
- Security – Burglar Alarm/Card Access
- Telephone
- Paging/Background Music
- Intercom/Telephone Entry
- Central Station Monitoring
- Master Antenna System (VHF & UHF)
- Voice/Data
- Structured Wiring
In January of 2004, we merged the two companies under the name of KNR
Communication Services, Inc. Then, in July of 2006, KNR Communication
Services, Inc. was purchased by two long-time employees; Michael Karpesh
and Brian Schnappauf. The company name was changed to Integrated Fire &
Security, Inc. (IFS) to better reflect the services we provide.
We offer full CAD capabilities in-house, as well as complete systems
design. Our designers are NICET Certified to Level IV, with Level III
and Level II field personnel. Our field personnel are also licensed as
Power Limited Technicians with the State of Minnesota as well as being
members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local
110.
IFS is recognized by Edwards Systems Technology as a Strategic Partner.
We maintain factory-trained technicians on staff and they are on call 24
hours a day, providing emergency service whenever needed. We can provide
complete testing and inspection of all fire alarm devices and control
panel functions to comply with the standards of the National Fire
Protection Association and your local Fire Marshal.
In 2011 IFS became the Minnesota authorized distributor for Wren
Solutions. Wren offers a complete range of turnkey physical security
solutions, designed to provide you with convenient access to valuable
data for better business decision-making. The solution pulls from
several applications including Video, Access Control, and Alarm for
better, more informed decision-making. Through a single login, users can
access all physical security applications, enabling convenient system
administration no matter where they are located.
As IFS is continuing to grow year after year we are now providing
services tailored for the residential market. Areas of expertise include
Home Theater Design and Installation, Home Automation and Distributed
Audio/Video Systems as well as Home Security and Surveillance. Whether you are building a new dream home or a
retrofit, IFS is here to answer all of your questions and provide you
with the insight on what technologies best match your needs and budget.
Integrated Fire & Security, Inc. is always looking forward to speaking
with you about your future projects. Our decades of experience guarantee
a well thought out and designed system that ends with an installation
that is completed on time and within budget. We provide you with cutting
edge technology that is easy and fun to use without the installation
issues along the way.
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