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37 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Security Solutions for Homes & Businesses in Portland, OR
First Response Security has been delivering trusted security solutions since 1989, establishing itself as Oregon's largest privately owned full-service security company. Our expertise spans business and residential security, integrating advanced technology with 24/7 monitoring and rapid response services. With a proprietary One Voice contact system and UL-certified monitoring center, we ensure seamless communication and unparalleled accountability. Our team combines decades of regional experience with cutting-edge tools to provide tailored protection for homes and businesses across the Pacific Northwest. Certified by ETL and UL standards, we emphasize transparency through dedicated account management and guaranteed follow-ups. As a locally owned company, we prioritize community safety while maintaining industry leadership in innovation and service excellence.
Services
Business Security
Home Security
Video Surveillance
Guard Services
Alarm Response
Intrusion Detection
Access Control
Fire Alarm Systems
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years delivering security solutions in the Pacific Northwest
- Proprietary One Voice contact system ensures seamless communication
- UL-certified monitoring center with 24/7 rapid response capabilities
- Locally owned with deep community knowledge since 1989
- Integrated approach combining alarm systems and mobile patrols
Associations and certifications
- ETL Listed
- UL Certified
Services
Business Security
Our business security services protect commercial properties through customized alarm systems, 24/7 monitoring, and professional patrols. We serve retail shops, corporate campuses, and industrial facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Our integrated approach combines intrusion detection, video surveillance, and access control with rapid response from trained security personnel to minimize disruptions and ensure operational continuity.
Home Security
First Response offers comprehensive home security systems featuring burglar alarms, fire detection, and video surveillance tailored to residential needs. Our smart home integration capabilities allow remote monitoring via mobile apps while maintaining local monitoring center support. Professional installation ensures compliance with UL safety standards and provides peace of mind through both technological protection and physical security presence.
Video Surveillance
Our video surveillance solutions include interior and exterior IP cameras with remote access through the Total Connect app. Commercial systems offer 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second with wide-angle coverage and night vision capabilities. Residential packages combine security with smart home automation features while maintaining professional monitoring center integration for verified alarm responses.
Guard Services
Professional security officers provide visible protection for schools, business parks, and special events throughout Oregon and Washington. Our guards combine physical presence with technology integration through real-time communication with monitoring centers. Services include scheduled patrols, event security, and customized post assignments with certified personnel maintaining strict response protocols.
Alarm Response
Our UL-certified monitoring center provides 24/7 alarm verification and rapid dispatch services. When triggered, alarms initiate automated video verification before sending trained response teams. This dual-layer approach reduces false alarms while maintaining average response times under industry standards. Services include fire, intrusion, and environmental alarm monitoring with detailed incident reporting.
People
Dave Foglio
Founder
Dave Foglio established First Response Security in 1989, transforming it into Oregon's largest privately owned security company. With a vision for integrated security solutions, he pioneered combining alarm response with mobile patrols. His leadership emphasizes community service and technological innovation, maintaining the company's 'A Higher Standard' philosophy for over three decades.
Questions
Do you offer both residential and commercial security systems?
Yes, we provide customized security solutions for both homes and businesses across the Pacific Northwest.
Are your security systems monitored 24/7?
Our UL-certified monitoring center provides continuous 24/7 surveillance and emergency response services.
Can I control my security system remotely?
Yes, our Total Connect app enables remote monitoring and control of security systems from any mobile device.
Do you provide security consultations?
We offer free security audits to help determine the best protection solutions for your specific needs.
How quickly does your team respond to alarms?
Our rapid response teams prioritize verified alarms with average response times significantly below industry standards.
Are your security guards certified professionals?
All our security personnel undergo rigorous training and maintain professional certifications through ongoing development programs.
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Reviews (9)
Steve
Aug 10, 2022
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We are very pleased with the business relationship we share with First Response. We have found their service to be dependable, friendly and open over the years. Their attention to detail and willingness to listen to our needs is extremely important to our company in both Patrol services and security response.
Gary
Aug 10, 2022
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First Response has been great to work with in the capacity of both installation and customer service. Their responsive actions towards last minute service checks to new order deliveries were great. We used them multiple times for projects as we changed out our old security systems.
Genesis Ransom
May 05, 2022
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Everyone that I have met from 1st Response has been incredibly great! I am very happy with our service!
Anne Marquard
Jun 04, 2021
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Grant did an excellent install. Amber is efficient, responsive, and available. Love my new phone app that manages both our home and office. Wish I would've purchased a camera for the door bell for our home.
Conrad Marquard
Feb 05, 2021
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I really like the folks at First Response. They provide great service and I just upgraded both the office and home to digital and have dropped the analog phone lines. Grant handled the install. He was professional, timely and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them for your security needs.
RedLeaf Westwood
Mar 12, 2020
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Our company hired First Response for a hands-on fire extinguisher training for our 40 corporate employees. They brought flames & extinguishers, very cool (and informative). I recommend this to anyone who may have the need to use a fire extinguisher (so everyone!) because you don't know what it is like until you try it. We were thrilled to have them train us and we will have a better employee response in time of emergency because of the training. THANKS! Planning on this to be an annual training event.
Desiree Hammon
Feb 03, 2020
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We contacted First Response and spoke with Aaron after a fire department inspection of our property. We needed to replace all of our fire extinguishers and boxes. Within an hour, we had an email with the quote and were able to get it approved for delivery the following week! I could feel Aaron's desire to help via the email just in the way he kept me updated and seemed so upbeat and happy to ensure we had everything we needed in a timely manner. I have worked with Chip before during yearly extinguisher charges and he is just as friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Janet Shannon
Nov 06, 2019
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We've worked with First Response for many years, now, and they have always done a great job for us! Nice people to talk with, very reasonable rates, and now they can take care of our fire extinguishers, too! We highly recommend these folks.
Daniel Atkins
Dec 12, 2017
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I contacted First Response for an alarm installation and I recommend you do so as well. Tim provided me with great service from start to finish, and was very knowledgeable and helpful in figuring out the best security setup for my business. I was very impressed with their specialist Logan. His installation was seamless- and helped secure an additional area. Top tier. Thanks!