Fire watch security guards are required at construction sites whenever “Hot Work” like welding or torching presents any kind of fire risk. Project managers often need guards on short notice for emergency calls, or multiple guards for long-term, 24-hour coverage. The Guard Alliance has decades of experience providing fire watch coverage for construction sites. Our guards deploy with minimal advanced notice, bringing the training and expertise needed to reduce fire risk and liability on-site.
Contact The Guard Alliance today to keep your construction project safe, compliant, and on schedule with our expert fire watch security guards.
Project managers face tight deadlines, and may assign multiple crews to job sites quickly without considering liabilities. If your construction project involves heat application tasks, fire watch guards may be required for:
Fire marshalls can shut down your operations if “Hot Work” is done on-site with no fire watch supervision. Fire watch security guards allow tasks like welding and cutting to be conducted at open-air construction sites that lack industrial safety systems.
Construction projects may stretch beyond regular work hours, and liabilities can persist on-site even when no work is being done. The Guard Alliance dispatch is staffed 24/7, and our fire watch guards are ready to deploy anytime, day or night.
Our fire watch experts serve major cities and growing communities across the country. By maintaining satellite offices in over 20 locations nationwide, we can likely deploy fire watch guards to your job site within hours.
Our guards receive on-site instruction in advance based on the work being done at your construction site. When our fire watch experts arrive, they’ll be ready to observe and report on fire risks immediately.
Whether they’re called in for last-minute coverage or need to observe a lengthy project, our guards will report on your job site’s overall fire risk. You can significantly improve your risk profile with insight from our expert fire watch security guards.
Even diligent event project managers can be blindsided by fire watch requirements. When you need professional fire watch services in a hurry, The Guard Alliance is ready to answer the call.
Fire watch guards keep your construction project safe, compliant and on schedule by:
Depending on the size and scope of your project, multiple teams could be cutting, welding, or torching simultaneously. Both OSHA and the NFPA require trained fire watch security guards to observe “Hot Work” at construction sites in these circumstances. The Guard Alliance is ready to help keep your projects safe and on schedule by deploying fire watch guards who are experts in all state and local fire codes.
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The Guard Alliance is a trusted provider of professional fire watch guard services, serving major cities and growing communities nationwide. Our mission is to prioritize safety and peace of mind by deploying highly-trained and reliable fire watch security guards. With an unwavering commitment to professionalism, The Guard Alliance is the preferred fire watch service provider for hundreds of organizations across the United States.
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The Guard Alliance has been proud to offer fire watch as one of our core security services for over a decade. Our guards receive the best training in the industry, and have years of experience safeguarding construction projects of all sizes.
We hire only the most experienced security and fire watch guards, ensuring they have the knowledge needed to safeguard your property and personnel from fire damage and liability. Our fire watch guards can deploy for any length of time, providing fire watch supervision while built-in safety systems are being installed or repaired.
Thanks to our national presence, we can deploy guards to most major US cities within hours – and service more rural and growing communities than many of our competitors. Our guards can perform fire watch duties 24/7, and keep in close contact with all stakeholders to ensure safety, oversight, and compliance.
A fire watch security guard is responsible for monitoring areas or buildings with fire safety systems (fire sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, fire alarm systems, etc.) that are temporarily out of service or during fire-related emergencies. Their primary role is to provide fire protection services such as detecting and responding to potential fire hazards, ensuring the safety of occupants, and taking immediate action in case of a fire incident.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) both require trained fire watch guards deployed to job sites with heightened fire risk. Most often, fire watch is deployed when built-in fire safety systems – like smoke alarms or sprinklers – fail. Fire watch guards may also be necessary in regions facing wildfire risk, or during large public gatherings. Finally, fire watch is required by law when “Hot Work” such as welding or brazing is done at a job site that lacks built-in industrial safety equipment.
Fire watch security guards undergo training specific to fire safety, fire codes, and emergency response procedures. They must be knowledgeable about fire hazards, evacuation protocols, and the proper use of fire extinguishers. Additionally, depending on local regulations, they may need to obtain certifications such as Fire Safety Director or fire guard certification.
The duration of fire watch depends on the specific circumstances and safety requirements. It may vary from a few hours to several days or more, depending on the duration of the fire safety system outage, the ongoing fire risk, or the duration of the event or construction activity.
Fire watch security guards must remain focused on fire safety and emergency response. While patrolling, they may assist with access control or report suspicious activities, but their primary focus will be monitoring for fire risk.
Fire risks can only be adequately assessed by trained professionals – your existing staff cannot be reassigned to fire watch roles. The Guard Alliance offers peace of mind by making fire watch easy. We’ll provide a customized quote upfront and deploy guards to your job site within hours. Our fire watch experts will ensure your building site or construction project is safe, compliant, and completed on time.
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