FIRE WATCH SERVICES

Our trained fire watch personnel provide 24/7 monitoring to detect and prevent fire hazards when your sprinkler or alarm systems are offline, under repair, or non-compliant with fire code.

NFPA Compliant
24/7 Coverage
Certified Personnel
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What Is
Fire Watch?

Fire watch is a required safety service when a building's fire suppression or alarm systems are impaired, under maintenance, or not yet up to code. Our officers patrol premises continuously to detect hazards.

Our fire watch officers identify potential fire risks, respond immediately to signs of smoke or fire, and notify emergency services keeping occupants safe while your systems are restored.

GetGuard fire watch services are fully compliant with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards and local fire authority requirements, protecting you from liability during system downtime.

What Our Fire Watch Service Includes

Every fire watch deployment is NFPA-compliant, thoroughly documented, and professionally staffed.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 patrols throughout your facility during fire system impairment or maintenance periods.

Hot Work Permits

Fire watch monitoring during welding, cutting, and other high fire-risk work activities.

Hazard Identification

Identifying and reporting potential fire risks before they escalate into life-threatening emergencies.

Who Benefits From
Fire Watch Services?

Fire watch is required by law whenever fire safety systems go offline. Any occupied building may need fire watch during system maintenance, repair, or construction.

Construction Sites
Construction Sites
Industrial
Industrial Facilities & Factories
Restaurants
Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Hotels
Hotels & Hospitality Properties
Warehouses
Warehouses & Storage Facilities
Healthcare
Healthcare & Medical Facilities
Offices
High-Rise Office Buildings
Events
Event Venues & Arenas
Who benefits from security

Frequently Asked Questions

Fire watch is required under NFPA 101 and local fire codes whenever a building's fire suppression or alarm system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. It is also required during hot work operations such as welding, cutting, or grinding.
Fire watch services must be maintained continuously until the fire protection system has been fully restored, tested, and approved by the local fire marshal or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Yes. All GetGuard fire watch personnel are thoroughly trained and certified in NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards, proper logging procedures, and emergency evacuation protocols.
If a fire or immediate hazard is discovered, our officers will instantly sound the alarm, alert building occupants to evacuate, contact 911 dispatch, and assist with safe evacuation procedures.
Yes. We understand that fire system failures are emergencies. We provide rapid dispatch 24/7 and can typically have certified fire watch personnel on your site within hours.

Ready to Keep Your Facility Fire Safe & Code Compliant?

Contact GetGuard today for a free consultation and customized fire watch quote.