Fire marshalls can order facility shutdowns if Hot Work is done improperly. Fire watch security guards keep your projects on schedule by facilitating welding, torching, and other heat application tasks.
“Hot Work” – like welding, cutting, torching, or brazing – is typically done at facilities with built-in industrial fire safety systems. If those systems fail or Hot Work is done off-site, fire watch security guards must be deployed to observe and report fire risks. By law, the only way to proceed without facing fines or shutdowns is to make sure Hot Work is done with fire watch guards present at your job site.
The Guard Alliance deploys fire safety experts with decades of experience observing Hot Work who are ready to arrive at your job site within hours.
Securing a fire watch partner ensures your Hot Work projects can proceed on schedule, without fear of delays due to fire risk or shutdowns. Our fire watch experts receive industry-leading training to keep your operation safe, compliant, and productive.
Fire marshalls can order facility shutdowns if Hot Work is done improperly. Fire watch security guards keep your projects on schedule by facilitating welding, torching, and other heat application tasks.
When deadlines approach, Hot Work is often done outside regular working hours. 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 unique needs of your job site. When our fire watch experts arrive, they’ll be ready to observe your Hot Work immediately.
Whether they’re called in for last-minute coverage or need to observe an ongoing project, our guards will report on your job site’s overall fire risk. You can significantly improve your risk profile with insight from expert fire watch security guards.
Even diligent project managers can be blindsided by Hot Work requirements. When you need professional fire watch services in a hurry, The Guard Alliance is ready to answer the call.
Tasks like welding, brazing, torching, and cutting present a fire risk. OSHA requires fire watch guards posted on site when:
The Guard Alliance has served hundreds of organizations across the USA, delivering reliable fire watch security guard services with minimal advanced notice. Our guards are experts in all state and local fire codes and are ready to reduce risk and improve compliance at your job site today. Whether you need short-term coverage for a last-minute construction project or 24/7 coverage to address ongoing fire risks, our fire watch experts are ready to assist.
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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 overseeing “Hot Work” at construction sites, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings.
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 “Hot Work” is always safe and compliant.
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