All businesses, apartments, and medical care facilities have a fire alarm system to protect everyone inside. A fire watch guard is required when the alarm system is inoperable or not in place.
What Is A Fire Watch Service?
Fire watch guards are specially trained for on-site safety functions
Patrolling: Fire watch guards perform regular patrols throughout the facility 24/7.
Identifying hazards: Fire guards are specifically trained to look for conditions that increase the risk of a fire and addressing them before a situation occurs.
Keeping logs: Logs are usually required by insurance companies and authorities. The fire watch guard keeps thorough records of any relevant hazards or fire risk.
Contact the fire department: The fire watch guard can contact the proper authorities if needed and provide any necessary information. They can also assist in evacuations if needed.
When Are Fire Guard Needed
Construction sites: Many local and state require a fire watch guard on the property until construction is complete. Depending on the project, there can a number of fire hazards. Typically, fire alarm systems are not set up and the water hasn’t been turned on yet. Power tools, fuel, combustible materials, and chemicals, can put the property at a higher risk for fires. Compliance means you won’t have to face down time or costly fines.
Replacing fire doors: Fire doors are crucial to commercial buildings. They are responsible for stopping a fire from spreading to other parts of a structure. Often times these doors need to be replaced, it is vital to have a fire watch service monitor the situation when the doors are down.
Power or water outages: Nobody ever really plans for a power or water outage, but when it happens, it is important to have a plan in place. A fire watch guard should be a part of that plan. With the power or water out you need to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep everyone safe.
When the fire alarm system is down: A fire system can be down for several reasons, replacing fire doors, renovations, power outages or the alarm system isn’t working properly. If your building has employees, tenants, or families, it is a big responsibility. Safety is the utmost priority.
Armed with specialized training
Curtis Protective Services Fire Guards have an in-depth knowledge of fire hazards, and quick response to any signs of danger to prevent loss of life and property damage. We understand that often Fire Watches are unanticipated and require immediate response and are staffed accordingly to respond competently on short notice.
