Whether you are in Orlando, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Tampa, or Jacksonville, fire is incredibly fast! In under 30 seconds a little flame can easily turn into a substantial fire. With blinding thick black smoke filling the building. Before you know it, the entire home or business is engulfed in flames.
Though fire starts out bright, it quickly creates blinding thick black smoke. The complete darkness rapidly becomes disorientating.
Fire is fatal. Poisonous gases and smoke are more deadly that the flames themselves. During a fire, the leading cause of deaths is asphyxiation or suffocation, The toxic gasses causes drowsiness and disorientation.
When Do You Need a Fire Watch Guard?
Unfinished Buildings And Construction Sites
Construction sites are known for being a potential fire hazard. 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.
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. Not only does it put people’s lives at risk, the damages and repairs can be overwhelming.
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 Outages
Nobody ever really plans for a power 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 out you need to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep everyone safe.
When Pyrotechnics Are Being Used
Pyrotechnics and fireworks have become common for celebrations, concerts, special occasions, even weddings. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40 civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damage.
To ensure the highest level of safety, Curtis Protective Services offers round the clock fire watch, customized for maximized protection, contact us today for more information.
