Fire Watch Security Guards For Hot Work

Emergency and 24-Hour Fire Watch for Hot Work

“Hot Work” such as welding, cutting, torching, and brazing is typically done in a dedicated facility, complete with specialized fire safety systems. When those systems fail, or when “Hot Work” is conducted off-site, fire watch security guards are required to observe and report fire risks.
National Firewatch deploys fire watch guards with the highest levels of training and experience. Our fire safety experts have decades of experience observing “Hot Work”, and can deploy to your job site within hours.
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OSHA-Compliant Fire Watch Service for “Hot Work”

OSHA regulations are very explicit when it comes to fire watch: guards are needed whenever fire safety systems are absent from a job site, or when additional fire risks are present. Facility operators are prohibited from reassigning their existing staff to fire watch duty – only dedicated personnel with fire watch security training can conduct fire watch on-site.
National Firewatch partners with organizations across the USA to deliver reliable fire watch security guard services with minimal advanced notice. Our fire watch guards usually arrive within hours and conduct thorough fire risk assessments before, during, and after “Hot Work” takes place. 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 with:
  • Expert supervision of “Hot Work” such as welding, torching, or cutting 
  • Coverage for a built-in safety system that has suffered an outage 
  • Last-minute jobs that require immediate fire watch assistance 
  • On-site fire risk assessments for construction projects 
  • Major events that present any kind of fire risk
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Fire watch guards from National Firewatch have the tools and expertise needed to keep your job site safe and OSHA-compliant. Contact us if your team needs assistance with “Hot Work” today.

No Matter Your Industry, “Hot Work” Demands the Best Fire Watch Security Company

Apartment Complexes

If construction work is being done on-site, or if fire safety systems suffer an outage, fire watch guards will need to be deployed.

Nursing Homes

Like any residential complex, nursing homes require fire watch security guards on-site when fire safety systems are inactive.

Office Buildings

Office-based organizations can face evacuations and lengthy shutdowns if fire watch guards are not deployed when required by law.

Hospitals

Keeping hospitals safe and functional is a priority for every community; fire watch guards ensure smooth operations at medical facilities .

Construction Sites

Open-air construction sites often require “Hot Work” such as welding to be conducted - fire watch guards are needed whenever on-site fire safety systems are absent

Schools & Universities

Educational campuses often house multiple interconnected buildings - if fire safety systems are down in one building, fire watch may be required at multiple locations.

Event Venues

Pyrotechnics present an inherent fire risk; fire watch guards are required for any large events featuring production elements that emit light or heat.

Retail Stores & Shopping Malls

If fire marshalls order shutdowns during the busy season, retailers could lose a substantial amount of their yearly revenue - fire watch guards ensure compliance.

Business Parks

Commercial and industrial facilities must ensure fire safety systems are operating 24/7; fire watch guards must be deployed in the event of system shutdown.

Other Fire Watch Services We Provide

Fire watch security guards from National Firewatch have decades of experience providing essential fire watch services to teams doing “Hot Work” across the USA. We can deploy guards to most communities within hours – including many rural and growing communities that our competitors do not serve. Contact our dispatch if you need assistance with:
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