Why Hiring Security for Fire Watch Patrols and Monitoring is Essential for Your Property
Why Hiring 24/7 Fire Watch Security Is Essential for Your Company
Fire watch security is essential to identify potential threats, monitor for fire hazards, and respond quickly to emergencies. If you are in a high-risk environment, particularly one that can’t sustain traditional fire protection systems, security can significantly reduce the risk of arson or intentional fires. Schedule a comprehensive threat and risk assessment for your property and consider industry-specific factors as well as historical fire events to determine if fire watch patrols are needed. Here is your guide to understanding the importance of fire watch patrols and the benefits of fire watch security.
What Are Fire Watch Patrols?
Fire watch patrols are regular, dedicated patrols of areas that are at a high risk of fires. This could be due to environmental factors, security threats, risk of vandalism or arson, or use of highly combustible or volatile materials. If a fire protection system is temporarily out of service or cannot be installed for some reason, a fire watch patrol can offer enhanced security and safety and protect people and properties from injury. Patrols are conducted by highly trained and experienced personnel with the tools and equipment needed to quickly identify threats, put out fires, keep fires from spreading, prevent injury or property damage, and notify first responders and law enforcement. They can also assist with evacuations.
The Benefits of Fire Watch Security
Fire watch security often consists of former or current law enforcement personnel, veterans, and trained security agents. This highly specialized service may be needed in industries, communities, or environments where the threat of arson or criminal activity is higher. This may include areas of political unrest, companies or products that are under threat of vandalism or destruction, or areas that have seen an increased frequency of damage or fire-related issues in the past. The benefits of hiring fire watch security are:
- More effective deterrent for potential arsonists, criminals, prowlers, and vandals
- Better equipped to respond quickly and appropriately to serious threats and emergency situations
- More extensive training and expertise in threat recognition, de-escalation, and protection
- 24/7 protection and vigilance for enhanced peace of mind, comfort, and safety
- More proactive fire prevention tactics
- More personalized services catered to your specific industry, location, environment, and concerns
- Full compliance with all local and federal legal requirements and regulations
Industries & Environments That Need Fire Watch Security Guards
Certain industries and environments are at a much higher risk of accidental, environmental, or intentional fires. If you live or work in an environment that has seen an increase in arson, vandalism, or threats of arson or crime, you may need fire watch security guards. Some high-risk industries include:
- Communities with a high threat of violence or tensions
- Properties that have been targeted for vandalism or criminal activity due to political or religious views
- Areas that have a high risk of arson or frequent or increasing incidences of arson
- Properties that work with volatile or combustible chemicals or equipment
- Remote properties with inadequate emergency response times
- Properties with malfunctioning, damaged, or missing fire safety equipment
- Vacant and/or permanently or temporarily closed properties
- Properties that have seen an increase in squatters, trespassers, or unauthorized access
Learn More About Fire Watch Security
VP Security Services provides fire watch security services in San Jose, CA, and throughout the Bay Area. We provide fire protection 24/7, whether fire systems are non-existent or temporarily or permanently inoperable. We specialize in providing highly customized fire watch services for areas and environments that are at high risk, such as communities, industries, and businesses that are frequently the target of arsonists or criminal activity.
We also are extensively trained in fire watch and protection for industries and environments with a high fire risk due to wildfires, electrical storms and natural disasters, use of volatile equipment or chemicals, and other circumstances. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We can evaluate your needs and goals and answer any questions you have about our 24/7 fire watch security services.