Fire Watch Security
Fire watch coverage, deployed when your systems go offline.
When fire protection systems are out of service, every minute matters. We provide fire watch security to help protect your property, occupants and assets while maintaining a visible presence until your systems are restored.
The brief
What this serviceis built to do.
Whether your fire alarm system is temporarily offline, your sprinkler system is under maintenance, or your property requires continuous fire watch coverage, our trained security professionals are available to respond quickly with dependable 24/7 service.
Fire Watch Security is a safety service provided when a building's fire protection systems are impaired or unavailable. During this period, trained personnel continuously monitor the property for signs of fire, smoke, hazardous conditions or other safety concerns. Our officers conduct regular patrols, identify potential fire hazards, maintain detailed patrol logs, and immediately notify emergency services if an emergency arises.
Risks on this kind of site
What our guardsare watching for.
- Fire alarm system failures
- Sprinkler system shutdowns
- Construction and renovation projects
- Hot work operations such as welding, cutting and grinding
- Building maintenance and inspections
- Temporary occupancy requirements
- Power outages affecting fire protection systems
On the post
What the guardactually does.
Continuous patrol
- Continuous interior and exterior patrols
- Regular inspections of designated fire watch areas
- Monitoring for fire hazards and unsafe conditions
- Prevention of unauthorized access to restricted areas
Emergency notification
- Immediate notification of emergency services when required
- Coordination with property management and emergency personnel
- Clear escalation procedures
- On-shift communication with your team
Documentation
- Documentation of patrols and observations
- Detailed patrol logs for every shift
- Incident reporting
- Records that can be shared with regulatory authorities
We cover
Properties we look afteracross the region.
Questions
Asked often,answered plainly.
When is fire watch security required?
Fire watch is typically required whenever a building's fire alarm, sprinkler system or other fire protection equipment is temporarily out of service due to maintenance, repairs, system failures or construction. In many situations, property owners may be required by the local authority having jurisdiction or fire department to maintain continuous fire watch until the system is restored.
How quickly can you deploy fire watch security?
We understand that fire watch requests are often urgent. Our team offers 24/7 emergency response and works to deploy trained officers as quickly as possible throughout Edmonton and the surrounding areas.
What does a fire watch officer do?
A fire watch officer continuously patrols the property, monitors for signs of fire or smoke, identifies potential hazards, keeps detailed patrol logs, and immediately contacts emergency services if a fire or life safety emergency is detected.
Do you provide fire watch for construction sites?
Yes. Fire watch is commonly required on construction sites, particularly during hot work operations such as welding, cutting and grinding, or when fire protection systems have not yet been installed.
Are your fire watch officers licensed?
Yes. All of our officers are licensed security professionals in Alberta and are trained to perform fire watch duties with professionalism, vigilance and attention to detail.
Do you provide documentation for inspections and patrols?
Yes. Our officers maintain detailed patrol logs and incident reports throughout every shift, providing documentation that can be shared with property management, contractors or regulatory authorities when required.
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