Detecting & Deterring Fire Hazards

Our highly trained and experienced fire watch security guards are a great solution to businesses that find themselves in a vulnerable place of having to fight fires or having their fire alarm and sprinkler system serviced. The deployment of responsive fire watch guards onto sites in need, at a moment's notice, help business owners avoid the financial ramifications of having to shut down operation and evacuate areas and buildings.

Our safety officers are qualified individuals ready to control and tackle high risk environments by providing systematic surveillance of a building to detect and deter early signs of fire. In the event of a fire, our guards will activate an alarm to alert the local commander, and when immediate action is necessary, they will discharge the fire extinguisher and facilitate evacuation procedures. 

Among businesses that benefit greatly from our fire watch services, whether permanent or temporary, are apartment communities, nursing homes, HOAs, hospitals, remodels, construction sites, retail stores, business parks, corporate offices, universities, and special events. 

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As a business owner, it is very important to understand the jurisdictions that mandate the assignment of fire watch security guards and under what conditions those jurisdictions uphold enforcement. If for more than four hours in a 24-hour period, a required fire alarm system is out of service, not only the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) who plays an important role in ensuring the safety of  buildings needs to be notified, the building shall also be evacuated unless an approved fire watch is provided.

In the event that an automatic fire sprinkler system is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period, a fire watch should at least involve some special action beyond normal staffing, such as assigning an additional security guard(s) to walk the areas affected.

Baseline for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, which helps maximize system integrity to avoid failure and ensure fast, effective response in a fire emergency, mandates trained personnel to continuously patrol the area. 

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Our security officers are licensed to meet all California Fire Code requirements and trained to watch for a wide range of fire and safety hazards and potential fire ignition sources such as:

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• Frayed electrical wires 

• Welding and cutting with torches

• Combustible trashed materials and improperly stored flammables

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As well as ill-prepared environments in the event of any fire emergencies: 

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• Damaged, obstructed, hidden, and out of service fire extinguishers

• Obstructed exits, stairwells, and corridors that would impede emergency evacuation

• Obstructed and malfunctioning sprinkler systems  

• Impaired and weak illuminated exit signs

• Blocked and wedged self-closing doors ​​​​​

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To further learn about whether you are duty-bound to hire a fire watch security service and how we can help, call us today for a free consultation. We are a fully licensed security guard company and private patrol operator (PPO) with insurance coverage that meets state requirements for general liability, workers comp, and commercial auto. All of our guards are registered with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and have passed an exhaustive screening process intentionally designed to be the best of its kind.