Fire watch security services is your first line of defense in high risk situations. It only takes 30 seconds for a small flame to turn into a full blown fire. There is little room for hesitation with this type of speed. The first couple of minutes is critical, a proactive defense can dramatically influence the outcome. 
The presence of a trained fire watch guard can:
- Detect potential hazardous situations
- Detect and reduce the spread of a fire
- Prevent people from entering dangerous areas
- Communicate critical information to authorities
- Reduce a dangerous situation from escalating quickly
How Curtis Protective Services Fire Watch Guards Can Help You Spot potential hazards and warning sign
Patrolling fire watch guards are trained to notice anything suspicious or out of place.
- Flickering lights or smell of smoke
- Electrical equipment malfunction
- Exits that are blocked
- Flammable or hazardous materials left in an unsafe location
Implement emergency protocols
- Once a fire, smoke, or hazardous situation is confirmed.
- Guards activate fire alarms immediately
- Call first responders with all the details and exact location
- Follow reporting and site specific protocols
- Use training to safely contain the situation
- Lead evacuations, safely and calmly
Our guards are trained to keep everyone safe, from both threats and situations that cause panic and confusion.
- Guide people to the designated exits
- Assist disabled or elderly individuals
- Sweep buildings for people left behind
- Ensure the buildings remain secure after evacuated
- Able to manage crowds and take control to ensure safety
- Secure the scene
- Preserving safety, securing the scene, and coordinating with authorities
- Keeping bystanders a safe distance from dangerous areas
- Protecting sensitive areas or vital documents
- A calm presence to reassure occupants
- Facilitate a smooth transition with emergency responders
- Working with first responders with access keys and site maps
Our Officers prepare Fire Watch Reports, both written and independently confirmed with GPS time and location data. These reports are submitted to:
- Fire Marshall’s office
- Client Curtis Services
- Headquarters
Why Choose Curtis Protective Service?
At Curtis Protective Services our goal is to provide you with the best fire watch service available! We can quickly dispatch a fire watch or a security guard to your Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Ft Lauderdale, Orlando, Florida or Atlanta, Georgia locations.
Check back with Curtis Protective Service next week as we go over the duties of a fire watch guard. Until then contact us for more information.
