If your Texas facility’s fire safety system suffers an outage, fire marshals may order an evacuation. Partner with National Firewatch to keep your operation running smoothly.
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National Firewatch is expanding our fire watch services nationwide, assisting more communities in Texas than most of our competitors. We hire the most experienced fire watch guards and offer site-specific training to ensure our clients’ facilities are safe and compliant at all times. Our fire watch experts provide peace of mind – helping you assess fire risks in real time and prevent costly incidents from slowing down your operation.
If you need a reliable fire watch partner, National Firewatch is standing by to answer your questions and provide risk assessment for your job site. Whether you need short-term, emergency fire watch to oversee “Hot Work”, of 24/7 coverage from multiple fire watch guards, we are ready to answer the call. Our guards typically deploy within hours in Texas, and can tailor their services to meet any client needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fire Watch Service?
Fire prevention systems are required by law. When these systems age or suffer damage, assets may be left unprotected. This could result in complex liabilities for system operators. A set of trained human eyes is the best way to cover gaps and mitigate fire risk.
Fire watch guards are trained professionals who cover gaps in a facility’s fire detection systems. Our guards work in shifts for 24/7 coverage, patrolling sensitive areas and alerting authorities if fire risks are detected.
What Do Fire Watch Guards Do?
Fire watch guards identify potential fire threats and address them before they present a danger to key assets. Clients give us specific instructions based on the needs of each job site, and our fire watch professionals leverage their experience and training to improve overall safety outcomes. We also provide critical oversight for “hot work” that presents an inherent fire risk. An extra set of trained eyes ensures fire departments are contacted the moment a fire risk emerges.
Contact us if you require a fire watch expert to:
- Oversee “hot work” such as welding, torching, or cutting in a high risk area
- Perform checks on fire safety systems such as alarms and sprinklers
- Identify hazards onsite that increase the risk of fire damage
- Patrol the premises during periods of heightened fire risk
- Cover any gaps in your facility’s fire detection system
- Coordinate with fire authorities in the area
When Are Fire Watch Guards Required by Law?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) may require fire watch guards on site if your facility’s fire systems are not up to code. Outages must be reported to the fire department, fire watch personnel deployed, and irregularities fixed as soon as possible. Facility owners and operators may face complex liabilities if fire watch is not deployed.
Guards are obliged to report any anomalies to the fire department to ensure the safety of everyone on site, as well as the wider community. Fire watch professionals should only be dismissed after municipal fire authorities have inspected the premises.
What Can I Expect from the Fire Marshal?
The duties and responsibilities of fire marshals vary slightly by region. Generally speaking, the marshall is the local authority for fire code enforcement, investigation, and public education.
You could face fines or shutdowns for violating minimum safety standards. Before enforcing these measures, the fire marshal may issue warnings depending on your region and the severity of noncompliance.
Exceeding safety standards protects employees, assets, and profitability. Hiring a fire watch guard will help prevent fines and create a safe workplace for everyone involved. Contact us for more information about our fire watch services.
What Happens When My Fire Detection System Fails?
If your fire detection or suppression system has shown any evidence of malfunction, contact National Firewatch immediately for fire watch guard coverage. Failure to deploy fire watch may result in fines or complex liability issues, not to mention loss of key assets from fire.
Even if everything is functional today, we strongly encourage you to partner with a reliable fire watch service in Seattle before problems arise. Should outages occur, you’ll need to deploy guards within hours, and this can be difficult if you have no preexisting relationship with a fire watch service.
The Best Fire Watch Solutions for Texas
Fire codes in the Lone Star State vary slightly by region, but one detail is consistent: fire watch security guards must be deployed when a facility’s fire safety systems are inoperative. Guards are also needed if “Hot Work” such as welding or torching is being conducted at a job site that lacks the specific fire safety systems needed for those tasks. Failure to deploy trained fire watch guards in these instances could result in fines, forced evacuations, complex liabilities, or fire damage.
It’s essential for every organization in Texas to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes a reliable fire watch partner. Facility operators are encouraged to source their fire watch vendors before guards are needed on-site. This prevents costly shutdowns and ensures operations can run smoothly even while fire safety systems are being repaired. National Firewatch team members have decades of experience conducting fire watch all across Texas – contact our regional office if you need assistance with:
- Sourcing a fire watch provider that can reliably deploy to your facility’s location
- “Hot Work” such as cutting, torching, or welding
- Fire safety systems that are non-operational
- Open-air construction sites
- Public or private events
In Texas, We Provide Emergency and 24-Hour Fire Watch Services For:
- Retail Stores and Shopping Malls
- Schools and Universities
- Apartment Complexes
- Special Event Sites
- Industrial Facilities
- Construction Sites
- Nursing Homes
- Office Buildings
- Business Parks
- Hospitals
Contact National Firewatch Today
Our guards are the most experienced fire watch professionals in the industry, and are ready to provide fire watch coverage at your Texas facility. Contact our dispatch team to get started.
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