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Fire Watch Guards & Fire Guard Services
A fire watch is a service performed by fire watch guards which involve patrolling an area and identifying potential fire hazards. Fire watch service is sometimes legally required by the government (for example at construction sites) or is necessary when a building’s fire alarm or sprinkler is broken and not functioning properly.
In case when a piece of fire safety equipment is broken, a business/building must hire a fire watch guard to prevent fire outbreaks, property damage, and loss of lives.
A fire watch guard is a trained professional whose job is to ensure that a building and its occupants are safe from fire outbreaks. They patrol the area looking for potential fire hazards. Once they identify them, they report it to the property owner so that the issue is fixed. They also check all fire safety equipment to make sure it’s functioning.
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Fire watch guards keep a log after every shift to document important information about fire hazards. In case of a fire outbreak, a fire watch guard immediately alerts the fire department and acts quickly to minimize the damage and save the occupants.
They are trained to be alert and act quickly to save lives, protect property, and minimize liability.
Fire watch service is essential because it prevents calamities such as loss of lives or extensive property damage that you cannot afford.
If you are experiencing an equipment failure or you run a construction site (filled with fire hazards), you require fire watch services. Once you contact a reputable fire watch company, they design a fire watch solution for you and assign you a fire watch guard to patrol the property and ensure everything is safe.
FAQ’s About Our Fire Watch Guards
What is fire watch and when is it required?
Fire watch is a temporary safety service provided when fire alarms, sprinklers, or other fire protection systems are out of service. Local fire marshals, insurance carriers, or building codes often mandate fire watch to protect life and property until systems are restored.
What does a fire guard actually do on site?
Our fire guards patrol every inch of the property on a timed schedule, checking for smoke, sparks, overheated equipment, blocked exits, and any condition that could ignite a blaze. They log each patrol and remain in constant radio contact with the fire department if an emergency arises.
How quickly can XPressGuards start fire watch service?
Because we maintain teams on standby around the clock, we can deploy certified fire watch guards to your location within hours anywhere in the United States. One call gets boots on the ground the same day.
Are XPressGuards fire guards licensed and insured?
Absolutely. Every fire guard is state licensed, OSHA trained, and covered by comprehensive general liability and professional liability policies. You receive proof of licensing and insurance before any shift begins.
How long can fire watch coverage last?
Assignments can be as short as one shift or extend for weeks. We provide daily, weekly, or open ended contracts and adjust staffing levels as your repair timeline changes.
What is the typical price range for fire watch services?
Most clients pay between twenty and forty dollars per guard per hour, depending on site size, hazard level, and coverage duration. We offer volume discounts for multi day or multi guard assignments and will match any verifiable competitor quote within that range.
Do I need fire watch for construction sites?
Yes if hot work such as welding, cutting, or roofing is taking place, or if temporary heat sources are in use. Fire marshals frequently require documented fire watch during and after such activities. Our construction fire watch guards understand job site hazards and coordinate seamlessly with your crew.
Can fire guards handle high rise buildings?
They do it every day. Our guards are trained in high rise evacuation procedures, standpipe and sprinkler impairments, and stairwell pressurization checks. They patrol floor by floor and communicate directly with building engineers and the fire department.
What reports will we receive?
Each guard completes a detailed patrol log noting time, location, observations, and any corrective actions. Digital copies are emailed to you at the end of every shift, and hard copies can be provided for fire marshal inspections.
How do we schedule fire watch today?
Call (866) 407-4342 or submit the contact form on this page. Tell us the property address, reason fire watch is needed, and how many guards you estimate. We will email a written proposal and can have guards on site within hours.
XpressGuards team is trained in fire watch security and can secure any venue required from construction sites to office buildings and hotels. Contact us today to discuss a custom fire watch solution for you.
