It happens in just seconds, fire spreads, endangering the lives of people inside. The oxygen they need to breathe is quickly used to fuel the fire. According to the Department of Homeland Security’s official website, the leading cause of fire death is suffocation.
Keeping employees, tenants, families, loved ones, and even assets, safe from fire is a big responsibility. Why not use any means available to provide protection, that includes a Fire Watch Security Guard Service.
When to Hire a Fire Watch Security Guard
Businesses, Apartments, and Condominiums
If your fire system is down or being worked on, you may be legally responsible for hiring a Fire Watch Guard until the system is up and working.
Construction Sites
Construction sites are typically full of fire hazards. Power lines are in the process of being installed, as well as sprinkler and smoke alarms. Flammable materials and power tools can be a deadly combination. Specially trained fire watch guards know what to be on the look out for and can stop a potentially dangerous situation.
Pyrotechnics and Fireworks
Pyrotechnics aren’t just for the 4th of July anymore, they are used year round. Special events, weddings, concerts, even birthdays and graduations use some type of fireworks. While they are great to watch, they can be very dangerous. On average, there are about 18,500 fires caused by fireworks every year, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association.
Unfortunately, pyrotechnics were responsible for the devastating 2003 fire in Rhode Island at the nightclub The Station. Where 187 people were injured and 96 people died.
As pyrotechnics become more popular for sporting events, holidays, and concerts. To keep the audience and employees safe, new regulations and safety precautions by the state and counties are making it mandatory for such occasions to hire fire watch guards.
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.
