Fire risks are increasing in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. If your facility experiences a power outage at any time, fire marshals can order evacuations when fire safety systems are offline. Contact National Firewatch to stay safe, productive, and compliant.
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When Safety Counts, Experience Matters
When construction teams, residential complexes, and building managers take on major projects, timetables are everything. Shutdowns can result in costly delays and complex liabilities with wide-reaching consequences. Experienced fire watch guards are the best way to stay fire-code compliant during periods of heightened fire risk and keep your Atlanta projects running smoothly.
National Firewatch maintains a growing roster of experienced fire watch guards and site supervisors in Atlanta. Our team members arrive ready to work, leveraging years of experience to patrol your building, warehouse, or construction site 24/7. If you need industry-leading fire watch services at your job site today, National Firewatch is ready to assist.
What We Do
Our sister company, The Guard Alliance, has been providing security services nationwide since 2010. Over time, our team came to recognize the growing need for experienced fire watch guards who can reliably deploy to America’s job sites within hours. National Firewatch was formed to provide same-day fire watch services for organizations across the United States.
Today, we assist dozens of teams in the Atlanta area each day. We cover everything from long-term, 24/7 deployments for lengthy construction projects to emergency short-term fire watch services for warehouses, and everything in between. As we expand our nationwide network of guards and support staff, we will continue to prioritize organizations in Atlanta and across the Peach State, which have been instrumental to our company’s growth.
When Do You Need Fire Watch Services in Atlanta?
We always advise organizations to connect with a reliable fire watch service before guards are needed on-site. Construction companies, in particular, will inevitably need guards on site to comply with fire codes, NFPA, and OSHA requirements. Event venues, residential complexes, and large office parks should also be attuned to their fire watch needs and plan ahead to avoid costly shutdowns.
The two most common situations that call for fire watch guards are “Hot Work” and outages. Hot work refers to any heat application task that is done without industrial safety systems nearby. This can include extensive welding at an outdoor construction site, or a short pipe cutting task in a condo building. If your local fire codes require it, fire watch guards are deployed to oversee hot work and notify stakeholders if fire risks are detected. Guards also respond to outages and compromised safety systems, including:
- Damaged, aging, or malfunctioning fire detection systems
- Construction or demolition that could result in an outage
- Power outages that last more than four hours
- Large events that push on-site capacity
- Wildfires in the region
Benefits of Fire Watch Security Guards in Atlanta
Connect with National Firewatch today to ensure your Atlanta facility is protected when fire watch is needed on-site. Most of the inquiries we receive are from folks who need guards immediately. Our team was built to respond to emergencies, and we can usually have guards on-site within hours in Atlanta. Nonetheless, we always advise folks in our network to reach out to us in advance to guarantee the safety of your people, property, and processes.
Our fire watch experts are the best in the industry, benefiting from years of experience as security and fire watch guards. When you work with National Firewatch, you’ll benefit from speedy deployments and a nationwide network of support staff ready to safeguard your organization during periods of increased fire risk. We reliably deliver:
- OSHA, NFPA, and local fire code compliance
- Fire risk assessments when guards arrive
- Rapid deployments
- 24/7 patrols
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re looking for fire watch services in Atlanta for the first time, you may have some questions. Here are the answers to a few we often hear.
The law requires fire prevention systems. When these systems age or suffer damage, assets may be left unprotected. This scenario could result in complex liabilities for system operators. Trained human eyes are 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 offer 24/7 coverage, patrolling sensitive areas and alerting authorities if fire risks are detected.
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 escalate 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
Fire watch guards may be required on site by the NFPA 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 promptly. 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.
The duties and responsibilities of fire marshals vary slightly by region. Generally speaking, the marshal 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.
If your detection or suppression system has shown any evidence of malfunction, contact National Firewatch immediately for coverage. Failure to deploy fire watch may result in fines, complex liability issues and the loss of key assets from fire.
Even if everything is functional today, you will benefit from partnering with a Florida fire watch provider 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 reliable service.
These services can vary depending on factors like:
- Location
- Complexity of the task
- Number of guards needed
- Situations requiring immediate response
National Firewatch provides customized hourly quotes for each deployment. Our goal is to keep costs affordable while offering personalized protection tailored to the needs of your job site.
Unmatched Fire Watch Solutions for Atlanta
Our fire watch experts have been proud to assist Atlanta’s businesses for over a decade. National Firewatch reliably deploys hundreds of guards throughout Atlanta every year, bringing a level of experience and professionalism that our clients have come to expect. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on the speediness of our deployments – no other fire watch company in Atlanta has our reputation for getting guards where they are needed, quickly.
Our site supervisors and individual guards are trained on the specifics of your job site before they arrive. This helps ensure smooth deployments. Our guards arrive ready to begin their patrols, documenting everything within affected areas and alerting all stakeholders the moment an active threat is detected. We ensure fire code compliance at every level, protecting your team members from complex liabilities and forced shutdowns.
When emergencies happen and fire watch guards are needed on-site immediately,. National Firwatch is standing by to assist your Atlanta organization with:
- Veteran fire watch guards and site supervisors ready within hours in Atlanta
- Overseeing “Hot Work” such as brazing, cutting, or welding
- Patrolling and documenting fire risks during outages
- Fire code compliance for large events
- 24/7 coverage and support
