Our fire watch security services are vital for protecting your property and business if you’ve recently had a fire or if you are vulnerable to the risk of fire.  There are certain risks and hazards that crop up after fire damage. This is where our highly trained security guards protect you from further damage and more expenses. Keep reading to find out how exactly we keep you and your property safe! 

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Fire Watch Security Services for Protection

After a fire, buildings are at high risk of more fires starting (for example, if something highly flammable was damaged during the fire, there are missed hot spots, etc.), and the concerning part is that alarms and sprinkler systems are often damaged and not working. This is why having alert and trained guards is so crucial right after a fire. They are able to assess the damage, find weak spots, and be on-site for immediate action if another fire starts. Another big risk with fire-damaged properties is vandalism. Your property is in a vulnerable state and can easily be accessed by intruders if you do not have proper protection in place. Keep your assets and any staff or workers safe by having guards in place. 

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Fire Watch Security Services for Prevention

When maintenance is being done on fire and alarm systems, when repair services are needed, or when electrical outages or water and flood damage are impeding the systems in place, it is crucial to have security guards on site. As a matter of fact, your insurance policy may require it.If any kind of construction work is being done that involves “hot work,” such as welding, soldering, and other tasks using heat or giving off sparks, fires can occur and grow out of control very quickly. When our guards are on-site, you always have trained professionals with a watchful eye and regular patrolling to assist with risk reduction and immediate response. 

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Duties of a Fire Watch Security Guard

Our guards receive continuous training to ensure that their knowledge about fire prevention and response is always current. As such, they’re aware of risks, hazards, and other issues that could come up that you may not be considering during this stressful time. For example, our guards know which construction activities could spark another fire during restoration work. They know to watch out for damaged pipes and water damage. They patrol every 30 minutes and are always on the lookout for new risks. During this time, they are also becoming very familiar with your property and can be of much quicker and more effective help if emergency fire services are called. 

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Documentation and Communication

Our guards keep regular logs and write up professional reports if anything comes up. They are in clear communication with one another, their superiors, and, if needed, first responders. Rather than having you worry about whom to contact and being there to connect with any necessary emergency services, our guards act as professional mediators, ready to pass along any information to firefighters or other professionals. However, the exact details of our services differ from one contract to the next as we work with you to provide custom services that fit your needs and budget. We can be more involved or less involved, depending on your unique situation.

Fire Prevention 

A huge way to prevent a fire from happening in the first place is to have security guards at your restoration or construction sites. Fires happen faster than you think, and the cost of guards is far less than the cost of repairs needed after a fire. One of the sites for which we provided fire watch security services was exactly that: a high-profile restoration project which had a fire that caused millions of dollars in damages. Such incredible costs can be prevented by having guards on-site during the construction work, assisting with assessing risks and hazards and being able to call emergency services the moment a fire breaks out. 

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Conclusion

If you have an ongoing construction or restoration project, or your emergency and detection systems are down, the cost of fire watch security guards is far more affordable than having to deal with fire damages. And if you already had a fire, the cost of preventing further fires and damage is also a much better investment than having to pay for more damages and loss of property. 

If you are looking for highly trained, integrity-based security guard services in Alberta, be sure to call or email Maxx Security Guard Services. We offer completely free, no-obligation consultations and are able to customize our services to fit your unique needs. To get in touch with us and for more information about who we are and what we offer, please visit maxxsecurityservices.ca!