Managing or owning a business in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, or Atlanta can be very stressful. Which includes ensuring the people and assist within the buildings are safe.
But what happens when your fire alarm and/or sprinkler system is not working properly or down for maintenance?
If your fire system is down, there is typically specific guidelines one has to follow according to their jurisdiction.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a set of guidelines to protect properties 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.
If one fails to comply they are subject to costly fines, which can be significant.
Hotels, apartment complexes, and businesses, 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.
To ensure the highest level of safety, Curtis Protective Services offers round the clock fire watch, customized for maximized protection.
Our fire watch guards are armed with specialized training, high depth of knowledge in proper procedures, understand specific fire hazards, and know how to respond to any sign of danger, minimizing and even preventing damage and loss of life.
Curtis Protective Services Fire Watch Includes
Patrolling
Highly trained guards patrol the facility at regular intervals. Whether they are needed 24/7 for a particular time frame or throughout the year, our fire watch guards meet the highest standards in the industry.
Identify Hazards
Looking for and addressing any conditions that may lead to a fire or increase the risk of one.
Keeping Accurate Logs
Typically, insurance companies and the authority require logs containing patrols, any hazards, and information related to a fire risk.
Equipment Checks
Suppression equipment and alarms are required to be checked by a professional to ensure they are fully functional.
Contacting First Responders
If something does happen, a fire or something else, the fire watch guard and contact the fire department and help evacuate guests and tenants.
Curtis Protective Services is a leader in the Fire Watch Guard industry. Safety is our highest priority, we 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 situations were a Fire Watch Guard is necessary are typically unanticipated and require immediate response and are staffed accordingly to respond competently on short notice.
