Why Choose ESI Fire & Security Protection?

At ESI Fire & Security Protection, safety is our top priority. With more than 20 years of experience, we prefer to provide and build proactive solutions that fit your specific security needs. A quick consultation with you will help us understand those needs and we ensure to get the job done right.

How can I request a quote for security services?

You can request a quote for security services by contacting us through our website, by phone, or by email. Our team will be happy to discuss your security needs and provide you with a customized quote.

What services does ESI Fire & Security Protection offer??

ESI Fire & Security Protection offers residential homes to enterprise-level industrial/commercial organizations as well as government institutions, leading the fields of access control, video surveillance, fire and life safety, monitoring and service agreements. As the winner of the Platinum Award, Honeywell products are proudly offered along with Netwatch, ASSA and ABLOY products. The trained and experienced in-house team maintains certifications from NICET, CompTIA, CSPM, MBE and ESA.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure in Texas & the Gulf Coast — Threats & Solutions

Texas powers the nation—energy generation, transmission, water, transportation hubs, and communications all run through the Greater Houston & Gulf Coast region. That scale brings complex risk. From copper theft at remote sites to vandalism, drone surveillance, and cyber-physical threats, critical infrastructure security in Texas demands layered protection that works in harsh environments and across wide perimeters.

In this guide, ESI outlines the real-world threats owners face, then maps proven solutions—mobile security trailers, AI-enabled video, integrated access control, and 24/7 monitoring—that reduce incidents, speed response, and cut total cost of risk.

What counts as “critical infrastructure” in Texas?

Electric power: substations, generation, switching yards, renewable sites
Water & wastewater: plants, pump stations, storage tanks
Oil & gas: well pads, midstream assets, tank farms, rail transfer
Transportation & logistics: rail yards, ports, distribution yards, parking
Telecom & data: communication towers, micro-data centers, edge sites

Each site type mixes large perimeters, limited staffing, and variable power/connectivity—which is why mobile, solar-ready, and network-flexible security matters.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure in Texas: Understanding the Threat Landscape

1) Theft & damage at the edges

Copper & catalytic converters, tools, spares, and fuel theft
Fence cuts, gate tailgating, and nighttime trespass

2) Safety & liability risks

Unauthorized visitors in hazardous zones
After-hours accidents and vandalism that become OSHA/insurance issues

3) Coordinated criminal activity

Lookouts, vehicles with covered plates, repeat hits across nearby sites

4) Environmental & weather challenges

Heat, storms, and flooding that disable fixed systems or power feeds

5) Cyber-physical convergence

Networked cameras and edge devices targeted for misuse or downtime

The takeaway: traditional “fence + DVR” approaches struggle to detect, verify, and deter threats early—especially at unmanned or temporary locations.

A Layered Security Blueprint that Works

Defense-in-depth beats single-point tools. Here’s the field-tested stack ESI deploys across Texas infrastructure.

1) Rapid Perimeter Coverage with Mobile Security Trailers (MST)

When you need coverage now—during construction, outages, storm recovery, or seasonal risk—mobile security trailers are the fastest way to put eyes and lights on target.

Solar + battery or hybrid power keeps systems live in remote areas
High-mast cameras (thermal + optical) extend detection beyond fence lines
Integrated speakers & strobes create instant audible deterrence
Cellular/Starlink options connect sites without trenching or permits

Pro move: Deploy MSTs at choke points (gates, rail spurs) and blind corners to complement fixed cameras. When the project stabilizes, trailers can be re-tasked to new sites—preserving your investment.

2) AI Video Analytics to Detect, Verify, and Deter—Not Just Record

Modern analytics turn cameras into proactive sensors:

Human/vehicle detection with real-time alerts filters out wind/animals
Virtual tripwires & zones watch for fence lines, doors, ladders, gates
Thermal analytics detect intruders in complete darkness or fog
Audio talk-downs (“You in the blue hoodie—security has been notified”) stop incidents before escalation

Spot AI at ESI: We pair Spot AI’s user-friendly platform with ruggedized cameras to deliver smart search, event timelines, and secure remote access. Teams can review, clip, and share footage in minutes—boosting investigations and compliance while cutting false alarms.

3) Integrated Access Control at Critical Doors & Enclosures

High-security doors, control cabinets, and chemical storage deserve role-based access and full audit trails:

Badges/mobile credentials reduce key management headaches
Lockdown & schedules harden after-hours operations
Video-to-access control linking resolves “who, when, why” quickly
Gate operators + LPR automate heavy-vehicle entry and audit movement

4) Intrusion Sensors that See What Cameras Can’t

Layer beams, fence-vibration sensors, microwave/Radar, and door contacts to detect breaches even when visibility is poor. Tie those sensors to camera presets and audio deterrence for instant verification and response.

5) 24/7 Monitoring & Playbooks

Detection without response isn’t security. ESI builds SOPs for each site:

Tiered alerting: analytics → verification → live audio → law enforcement
Event scripting: what to announce, when to escalate, who to notify
Reporting: incident logs, heat maps, and KPI dashboards for stakeholders

Design Principles for Texas Environments

Power resilience: Solar-plus-battery with generator/shore-power failover
Connectivity options: Cellular (multi-carrier), private LTE, or satellite
Weatherization: NEMA enclosures, surge/lightning protection, elevated mounts in flood-prone zones
Privacy & policy: Masking at public right-of-way, retention policies, role-based access to video
Cyber hygiene: Segmented networks, strong creds, MFA, firmware lifecycle

Cost & ROI: Why the Numbers Work

Fewer roll-outs: AI verification reduces guard dispatches & truck rolls
Incident prevention: Audio talk-downs and lighting prevent damage/theft
Insurance & compliance: Documented monitoring lowers risk profile
Asset re-use: Mobile trailers move to the next job, extending value

Where to Start and How ESI Helps

Site Risk Walkthrough: Identify assets, breach paths, and blind spots
Coverage Map: Combine MSTs + fixed cameras + sensors to close gaps
Connectivity & Power Plan: Choose the right mix for uptime
Playbooks & Monitoring: Decide who verifies and how to escalate
Pilot & Iterate: Validate detection rules, talk-downs, and reporting

ESI designs, deploys, and supports mobile security trailers, AI-enabled video, access control, intrusion sensors, and 24/7 monitoring built for Texas infrastructure—without over-engineering or vendor lock-in.

ESI Fire & Security Protection is one of three Honeywell Platinum dealers in Texas and is backed by over 25 years of industry experience. As leaders in the industry, we provide cutting-edge solutions for complete security and fire protection, including Mobile Security Trailers. Our team is dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions tailored to meet your needs, ensuring peace of mind for businesses across Texas and its surrounding regions. Contact us today to see how ESI Fire & Security can help enhance your perimeter security at your organization.