Contract Will Move Fire Alarm Monitoring to New Communications Center

The village could soon move its fire communications in-house, thanks to a deal with ADT Security Services.

Trustees will vote Wednesday on a fire alarm monitoring services contact with ADT that would transfer communications from an Orland Central Dispatch Center to Romeoville’s new 9-1-1 communications center at the . In last week's state of the village address, Mayor John Noak said both police and fire communications will eventually be housed out of the new municipal center.

Village attorney Rich Vogel will present a three-year deal with ADT that would allow the center to receive wireless alarm signals.

Under the deal, ADT will provide radios and site installation, along with training for dispatchers and fire personnel.

The village would pay a $36 per radio monthly usage charge. Under the agreement, ADT would agree to install five radios in village-owned buildings at no extra cost.

Residents and business owners who wish to be monitored at the communications center would pay a $57 per month wireless monitoring fee to subscribe to the service — $23.50 to ADT and $33.50 to the village — with a $42 service plan, for a total of $99 per month.

 Equipment deal

Romeoville Fire Chief Kent Adams will also present a request to the village board Wednesday night seeking approval for the purchase of a $43,376 air compressor from Air One Equipment.

The company is one of three vendors to submit proposals to the village.