Huffmaster and Elite Fire Safety Partnership to Boost Remote Camera Monitoring

Huffmaster-Elite Fire alliance showcases how artificial intelligence technology and human oversight work together.
Published: June 24, 2024

CLAWSON, Mich. –  Huffmaster Crisis Response, Inc., which provides strike services, industrial and healthcare staffing, security services and more to Fortune 500 companies, recently announced a strategic partnership with Elite Fire Safety, a division of Sciens Building Solutions.

This collaboration “revolutionizes remote camera monitoring by integrating a cutting-edge mobile security camera trailer (Remote Tactical Surveillance Unit – RTSU) with Huffmaster’s state-of-the-art VirSec Operation Center,” according to the joint announcement.

As part of this partnership, Huffmaster will deploy Elite Fire Safety’s new Remote Tactical Surveillance Unit (RTSU) across the United States. These trailers will transmit live feeds to Huffmaster’s VirSec Operation Center. The VirSec team will monitor these feeds 24/7 to expedite the response time.

“With each new partner, we expand the reach of our VirSec Operation Center, enhancing visibility and driving future business,” says Scott R. Gane, president and chief security officer of Huffmaster Protective Services Group, in the joint announcement. “This collaboration also paved the way for expanding our VirSec Operation Center with additional workstations and an increased headcount.

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Mobile security camera trailer (Remote Tactical Surveillance Unit – RTSU) integrated with Huffmaster’s VirSec Operation Center. (Photo courtesy of Huffmaster)

“Moreover, it allows us to extend our services to states where Huffmaster does not operate. Given Sciens Building Solutions 27 corporate locations, we can help unify their security solutions nationwide and extend our expertise to their extensive portfolio of clients,” he says.

In addition to mobile units, Huffmaster will provide remote monitoring services for permanent camera locations installed or serviced by Elite Fire Safety’s security division. This monitoring approach “ensures continuous asset and facility protection, leveraging AI-driven analytics and human oversight,” according to the joint announcement.

“We are thrilled to partner with Elite Fire Safety/Sciens,” says Ryan B. Okerstrom, vice president of operations for Huffmaster, in the joint announcement. “Integrating their innovative mobile security camera trailers with our VirSec Operation Center represents a significant advancement in providing proactive, real-time security monitoring.

“This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering the highest security solutions to our clients,” he says.

Why Huffmaster Partnered With Elite Fire Safety

Benefits of the partnership between Huffmaster and Elite Fire Safety include proactive surveillance, advanced monitoring and cost efficiency by using remote tactical surveillance and permanent camera locations.

“We are excited to partner with Huffmaster to elevate security monitoring capabilities nationwide,” says Scott Isler, vice president and general manager of Elite Fire Safety, in the joint announcement. “Together, we can offer our clients unparalleled surveillance and rapid response solutions, ensuring their assets are protected around the clock.”

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