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When Safety Counts, Experience Matters
We have a large roster of fire watch guards ready to deploy in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and King County. Our guards come with extensive experience and all necessary certifications in place – we are not in the habit of sending rookies to secure your vital assets. With over a decade of fire watch deployments across the United States, National Firewatch is ready to safeguard your personnel and property today.
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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 Most Reliable Fire Watch Service in Seattle
At National Firewatch, we believe preparation is the best way to mitigate risk. Even if you’re not actively dealing with a fire watch emergency, your organization can benefit substantially from a relationship with a reliable fire watch service. That way, you’ll have access to our services when you need fire watch guards in a hurry. Contact our Seattle office if:
- “Hot Work” such as welding, cutting, or torching requires additional safety measures
- Your fire detection system is obsolete, damaged, or otherwise out of commission
- You manage a facility and do not yet have a fire watch partner
- Your construction site faces any fire risks
- An event is taking place
In the event of a fire, extinguishers and sprinklers will not be enough to solve the problem. Prevention is always best, and our fire watch experts have the training needed to minimize or eliminate risks in advance. Should the worst happen, our guards will respond promptly by contacting the fire department, and will provide documentation to facilitate any investigation. By taking the extra step of deploying fire watch guards, you can mitigate both risk and liability on your job site.
We’ve Been Proud to Provide Fire Watch Services in Seattle 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
We are ready to be your go-to solution for fire watch services in Seattle. Contact us now to ensure speedy deployment when guards are needed.
