Curtis Protective Services is proud to offer the top fire guard service in Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Atlanta areas. What makes us the best? Our extensive training and knowledge. With the vast understanding of sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, alarms, and how to evacuate buildings.
Keeping up with local government codes, divert potential emergencies
In fact, fireguards are required by some laws when the fire system is down or remodeling is taking place in apartment complexes, construction sites, hotels, medical facilities, and other properties
Whether it is a commercial building or apartment who’s fire system is down due to maintenance or unforeseen circumstances, fire guards play a vital role.
They are often necessary to keep in compliance with up local and government codes.
For instance, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a set of guidelines to protect 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.
Hotels, resorts, and motels are another industry that typically requires Fire Guards. Responsibilities include monitoring fire related systems, performing watch duties, writing reports, helping staff and guest with any emergencies, and reporting any urgent incidents to emergency responders in a prompt manner. In the unfortunate event of a fire, they also coordinate orderly and timely evacuations.
They also used to keep a venue or public performance safe. Pyrotechnics and fireworks have become common for celebrations, concerts, special occasions, even weddings. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40 civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damage.”
Construction sites are especially vulnerable to fires since protection against fires, alarms and sprinkler system, typically have not been installed or connected.
Curtis Security fire guard service satisfies all safety regulations and protocols. The guards have all the proper training, certifications, satisfy all log requirements, and perform safety equipment inspections,.
We can quickly dispatch a fire watch or a security guard to your Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando Atlanta Location.
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.
