Fire watch guard services are an integral part of any overall fire safety plan. They help to prevent major losses, protect property and people's lives, and keep a business running safely during a period of impairment.

These services include maintenance of fire suppression equipment, helping to identify fire hazards, securing a perimeter or entire building from a possible fire outbreak, and ensuring that daily events are recorded. They are also invaluable when a fire alarm system fails or an entire sprinkler or fire detection system is not working.

Preventing Fires

Fire watch guards are essential to any business safety plan. Austin Fire Watch Guards maintain and test fire suppression equipment, identify fire hazards, secure a perimeter or the entire property from a fire outbreak, and keep a thorough record of daily events.

Fires can be a devastating threat to any company. These occurrences can wipe out a property, bring a firm to its knees, and even injure people.

A good fire system and fire alarms are a must for every business, but not all of these systems will work 100% of the time. You don't want to have to rely on firefighters to get the job done, but you don't have to risk your business or employees in the meantime.

Detecting Fires

Fires are an inevitable threat, so they should be a concern for any business or company that values safety precautions. Preventing them from happening can save you a lot of time, money, and effort.

When a fire is detected, it’s up to a fire watch guard to activate the alarm system to notify emergency responders of the situation and help people move to safe areas in the building. They also make sure that all exits are unlocked, allowing everyone to escape safely.

In businesses that do a lot of welding or work with high temperatures or combustible materials, it’s important to have a fire watch guard on site. They’ll be able to detect sparks, hot spots, hazardous spills, overheating machinery, and other potential hazards before they cause a fire.

Fire watch guards are also able to secure a perimeter or the entire building from any fire threats, and they keep a thorough record of daily events to alert insurance companies and local code enforcement. This helps businesses avoid fines and shutdowns from the FDNY in the event of a fire.

Evacuating the Building

Whether they are monitoring the fire alarm system or supervising construction workers performing hot work, our guards will take a proactive approach to prevent fires and minimize damage. They will keep a fire watch checklist and patrol the property at specified intervals to ensure the building remains safe.

When a fire occurs, the security guard will activate the fire alarm and contact the fire department immediately. They will also notify the occupants of the premises and help them evacuate.

If a fire is detected, our fire watch guards will carry a portable fire extinguisher and other supplies that are needed to fight a small fire or assist in evacuation procedures. They will also ensure all exits are clear of obstructions and hazards so people can safely evacuate the building.

These services are often required when a business’s fire alarm or sprinkler system is out of service. They can minimize a business’s losses and save its insurance company money in the long run.

Reporting the Incident

Fire watch guards are an important part of your overall fire safety plan. They can report an incident as soon as it occurs to help prevent it from happening again.

The fire watch guard is responsible for monitoring the premises and reporting any hazards they notice to local code enforcement and insurance providers. They can also assist with evacuations as needed.

They may also patrol buildings and facilities at specified intervals. These vigilances can protect people and property from a variety of fire risks, such as deteriorating wiring, trash bins full of flammable materials, overheating equipment, or other hazardous substances.

Fire watch guard services are especially valuable at construction sites or industrial facilities where a lack of proper fire protection can put everyone’s lives and property in danger. Often, these buildings are not in compliance with fire code regulations due to a lack of fire alarms or sprinkler systems.