If you have a business in the Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, or Atlanta areas, then at some time you will need a Fire Watch Guard.
Why would you need a Fire Watch Guard?
When your fire alarm system is either inoperable, getting repaired, power outage, or not yet installed, laws and regulations laid out by the fire marshal may require you to obtain a fire watch services.
For instance, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a set of guidelines to protect from property and lives from the presence of a fire hazard.
NFPA 101 section 9 states, if an automatic sprinkler or fire alarm system is down for over 4 hours in a 24 hour period, the building is required to have a fire watch service or must be evacuated.
What do Fire Watch Guards Do?
Fire Watch Guards are specifically trained to perform on-site safety functions
Identifying Hazards: Walk around the property and recognize any dangerous conditions that may increase the risk of fire, addressing any issues before a problem arises.
Patrol the Property: Regularly patrolling the property, whether it is 24 hour shifts of throughout the year.
Keeping Logs: Typically required by the insurance companies and authorities, these logs keep relevant information, such as any hazards or fire risks.
Checking Equipment: If you fire monitoring system is not working properly, a fire watch guard can check and keep watch over the fire suppression equipment and functionality of the alarms.
In Case of a Fire: In the unfortunate event of a fire, the guard can contact the fire department, help with evacuations and help minimize damages.
Why Choose Curtis Protective Service?
Curtis Protective Service has highly trained fire watch guards. They have been specifically educated for this service, following all documentation, regulations and laws. You won’t have to worry about the task of coordinating the staff, which could last for several days or even weeks, which can be a big strain itself. It will give you a peace of mind everything is taken care of, quality guards are on duty, 24 hours a day.
We understand that often Fire Watches are unanticipated and require immediate response and are staffed accordingly to respond competently on short notice. Contact us today for more information.
