Fire Watch Services

A fire watch is assembling a group of personnel (preferably trained fire watch guards) to perform a continuous patrol (or watch) over a designated area over a period of time, searching for potential risks or sources of fire. They aim at keeping their assigned location safe from all fire dangers, whether during the repair of fire prevention systems that are currently offline, during the performance of hot work, or simply as general continuous surveillance of your building or premises.

Fire Watch FAQ:

• Who are Fire Watch Guards?

Fire watch guards are security guards who are certified, licensed, and trained to be first responders in the expertise of fire prevention. They work to prevent fires from occurring, addressing fires professionally if they do occur, and properly dealing with the aftermath in the event of a fire.

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• When do I need a Fire Watch or Fire Watch Guard?

The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) requires you to hire a fire watch for your building commonly for two reasons. Either A) your fire prevention system(s) (fire alarm, sprinklers, etc.) are malfunctioning or offline and in need of repair, or B) You intend to have hot work take place on your premises.

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• What is the responsibility of a Fire Watch Guard?

A fire watch guard has many responsibilities, including continuously surveying the area they've been assigned, ensuring that all fire prevention systems are operational, and writing down around-the-clock maintenance logs to ensure that everything is in working order (these logs could also act as evidence if authorities require documentation in the aftermath of a fire).

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