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Do I Need Fire Watch During Wildfires?

Wildfires and Fire Watch Industries Affected by Wildfires How to Prepare Contact National Firewatch At the time of this article’s writing, there are 375 active wildfires across the United States. These affect many regions that are not accustomed to dealing with wildfires. Many organizations will be adapting to changing conditions on the ground and may need new tools with minimal

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How Many Fire Watch Guards Do I Need?

When Does the Fire Marshal Require Fire Watch? Fire Watch Patrols Consider the Affected Area Contact National Firewatch for Additional Coverage Most often, folks contact us when they need emergency fire watch services. When that happens, there is usually no time to review the rules and requirements for fire watch deployments. Decision makers only know they need fire watch on

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Why Do Retirement Communities Need Fire Watch?

Fire watch for retirement homes and communities is now more vital than ever. Persistent drought conditions and wildfires are becoming increasingly common in many parts of the United States. Given the vulnerability of residents in assisted living facilities and the time required for evacuations, decision-makers in retirement communities should partner with a reliable fire watch provider before threats escalate on-site.

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How To Become A Fire Watch Guard In Texas

The demand for fire watch security guards in Texas has risen in the past few years, fueled by increasing fire risks. Facility operators are adapting to the changing climate by deploying flexible solutions like fire watch guards to maintain the safety and compliance of their job sites. It’s an excellent time to become certified in fire watch – whether you

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Fire Watch Essentials For California

California’s wildfire season has arrived. Residents are encouraged to keep up with the latest reports on active fires and learn the basics about fire watch security guards and their crucial role in safeguarding personnel and property during periods of heightened fire risk. If you manage a facility or conduct “Hot Work” outdoors, fire watch may be needed in the coming

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How To Become A Fire Watch Guard In California

Fire watch guards are essential for the smooth and safe operation of any job site that is conducting “hot work”, or has experienced an outage in its fire safety system. Trained sets of human eyes are the best way to supplement existing fire detection systems and cover any gaps that might leave personnel and assets vulnerable to fire damage. The

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