Hiring a fire watch guard is a very important step for the safety of not only your building, but the occupants inside. The responsibilities for fire watch guards are many, monitoring sprinkler systems and fire alarms, identify fire hazards, ands ensure the building is compliant with all state and fire marshal laws.
A fire watch guard also prevents fire related incidents, evacuates occupants, minimize damages, and contact the necessary first responders if necessary.
How to Hire a Fire Watch Guard
Determine What Your Needs Are
Before hiring a fire watch guard, it is important to asses the fire safety requirements for your building. This includes the size of your building, type of occupancy (commercial, residential, industrial), the number of occupants, and any possible fire hazards. This will help determine how many fire watch guards you will need.
Check Certifications
The fire watch service you hire should be trained to the professional standards set out by the Fire Marshall’s Office. Ensuring your buildings in full compliance with the Fire Marshall’s Office.
Local jurisdiction and the state have regulations and meticulous guidelines that have to be legally followed. The highly experience officers at Curtis Protective Services are always in compliance with these laws. Not adhering to all these conditions can result in big fines, a loss of resources, and even the shutting down of your business.
Establish a Chain of Command
It is important to understand the chain of command if something does happen. Reports should be written and independently confirmed with GPS times and location data. These reports should be submitted to the Fire Marshall’s office, the client, and the headquarters of the service.
Contact Curtis Protective Services
At Curtis Protective Service, our Fire Watch Guards are trained to the professional standards set out by the Fire Marshall’s Office. We understand that often Fire Watches are unanticipated and require immediate response and are staffed accordingly to respond competently on short notice.
