by Lauren Dublin | Feb 23, 2026 | Industry Trends, WHIRC News
Rockford, Minn. (February 23, 2026) WH International Response Center (WHIRC), a leader in technology and monitoring solutions, proudly announces that its alarm monitoring center has successfully achieved UL Certification from Underwriters Laboratories for the 33rd consecutive year. This milestone underscores WHIRC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance in security monitoring.
UL certification is a globally recognized mark of excellence that signifies compliance with stringent industry requirements for alarm monitoring centers. Maintaining this certification for over three decades demonstrates WHIRC’s unwavering dedication to continuous improvement and superior service quality.
“We are proud to recognize another year the WHIRC team has remained committed to upholding the highest industry standards,” said Ashley Raisanen, WHIRC Technology and Dealer Manager. “We value the trust our dealers and customers place in us and are honored to provide the reliability and security they depend on every day.”
The certification process included an in-depth assessment of WHIRC’s monitoring center, evaluating key factors such as power redundancy, response times, cybersecurity measures, and compliance with industry best practices. By meeting these criteria year after year, WHIRC ensures its dealers receive dependable alarm monitoring services 24/7.
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WHIRC is a leading provider of security and alarm monitoring solutions, dedicated to helping protect homes and businesses with state-of-the-art technology and expert monitoring services. For more information about WHIRC and its UL-certified alarm monitoring services, visit WHIRC.com.
by Lauren Dublin | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized, WHIRC News
This year was all about showing up for our dealer partners — consistently, reliably, and at scale.
📈 Check out the graphic for the numbers behind what matters most to our dealers: dependable monitoring, strong performance, and a partner you can trust to protect your reputation as much as your accounts.
At WHIRC, we’re proud to be a best-in-class monitoring partner — investing in our people, our technology, and our processes so dealers can grow with confidence, knowing their customers are in good hands.
🤝 Trusted. Proven. Dealer-first.
by Greta Brooks | Sep 14, 2025 | Event Updates, Uncategorized, WHIRC News
The difference is in the details.
When you make the decision to partner with WHIRC, you’re bringing on board a partner in protection where every detail matters. Case in point: WHIRC’s plan to invest in a new mission-critical generator and HVAC system.
For more than 30 years, WHIRC has been listed as a Central Monitoring Station by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL). This designation means WHIRC meets and exceeds UL’s exacting standards for quality, safety and training. But for the people of WHIRC, those criteria are just the starting point. When selecting a new back-up generator for the WHIRC headquarters, the team not only needed to identify the precise equipment for hair-trigger response and reliability, but also the contractors to go with it.
“It’s the same intensity of commitment that we give to our dealers,” offered Ashley Raisanen, WHIRC Technology and Dealer Manager. “These are our friends, families, their livelihoods, and we take that extremely serious. We know we are an arm of their business. We are all partners, and not just a vendor to them. When we are looking for vendors, we look for the same level of commitment.”
Attention to detail
The generator’s importance to the mission may be obvious but the selection of a new HVAC system also needed the same specificity because of the customized monitoring solutions offered by WHIRC.
WHIRC’s attention to detail is the difference. The human element in security and fire protection is irreplaceable. Our daily efforts demonstrate how seriously we take our responsibility to help protect lives and property in partnership with our dealers.
by Greta Brooks | May 15, 2025 | Event Updates, Uncategorized, WHIRC News
WHIRC is proud to offer an advanced visual alarm monitoring solution, powered by CHeKT’s innovative technology, to enhance security for businesses.
How it works
When an alarm is triggered, WHIRC’s monitoring team receives the corresponding video feed through the CHeKT video bridge — no additional logins required. At the same time, the end-user receives a text notification with the video feed. If the event is confirmed as a threat, the end-user can verify it with a click. This verified alert prompts WHIRC’s team to contact emergency services with high-priority, verified dispatch information, helping law enforcement respond quickly to help prevent potential crimes or identify suspects.
Why visual monitoring matters
This approach ensures accurate responses, reduces false alarms, and improves police efficiency, enhancing overall security and aiding criminal apprehension.
Compatibility and integration
The solution is compatible with existing and new security systems, if the cameras meet Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standards. This flexibility allows businesses to upgrade their security infrastructure without overhauling existing systems.
Get started today
Elevate your security with WHIRC’s visual alarm monitoring powered by CHeKT. Contact WHIRC to integrate this solution into your business security system.
by Greta Brooks | Feb 27, 2025 | WHIRC News
by Greta Brooks | Feb 10, 2025 | WHIRC News
Rockford, Minn. (February 10, 2025), WH International Response Center (WHIRC), a leader in technology and monitoring solutions, proudly announces that its alarm monitoring center has successfully achieved UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for the 32nd consecutive year. This milestone underscores WHIRC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance in security monitoring.
UL certification is a globally recognized mark of excellence that signifies compliance with stringent industry requirements for alarm monitoring centers. Maintaining this certification for more than three decades demonstrates WHIRC’s unwavering dedication to continuous improvement and superior service quality.
“For 32 years, our team has remained committed to upholding the highest industry standards,” said Ashley Raisanen, WHIRC Technology and Sales Manager. “This achievement reinforces the trust our dealers and customers place in us, knowing that we provide reliability and security.”
The certification process included an in-depth assessment of WHIRC’s monitoring center, evaluating key factors such as power redundancy, response times, cybersecurity measures, and compliance with industry best practices. By meeting these criteria year after year, WHIRC ensures that its dealers receive rapid and dependable alarm monitoring services 24/7.
For more information about WHIRC and its UL-certified alarm monitoring services, please visit WHIRC.com.
WHIRC is a leading provider of security and alarm monitoring solutions, dedicated to help protect homes and businesses with state-of-the-art technology and expert monitoring services.
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