TMA Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2025

On a cold night in 1949, eight men met in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Their purpose in gathering that evening was to talk about forming an organization of approved central offices that would present their view to the Underwriters Laboratories and the Casualty Insurance Bureau and that would allow them to compete against industry giants such as Grinnell, ADT, etc.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) began as the Central Station Electrical Protection Association (CSEPA) in a suite at the Broadmoor in June during the 1950 National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association’s (NBFAA) meeting and was incorporated on November 30, 1950, in Illinois.

Hear influential contributors reflect on key milestones and look for more historical highlights on TMA’s website (tma.us) throughout the year!

Mark your calendars for TMA’s 2025 events
Each year, TMA meetings deliver a powerful learning experience and much more. As an attendee, you’ll have a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, share challenges, and exchange best practices in a collaborative environment. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve or seeking solutions, TMA meetings always deliver an enriching experience.

Make plans to join other security and monitoring center professionals at TMA events this year. Get all the details at https://themonitoringassociation.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar.

TMA Virtual Mid-Year Meeting
April 29-May 1^, 2025

TMA Annual Meeting
October 4-8, 2025
Palm Springs, CA

TMA OPSTech
November 11-14, 2025
Addison, TX (Outside of Dallas)

TMA-AVS-01 Training available for FREE
Looking to gain a better understanding of the ANSI/TMA AVS-01 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard? Take TMA’s free online training course! Visit https://tma.us/standards/tma-avs-01-alarm-validation-standard/ to view a host of informational resources and to link to the training program.