Dedicated Oversight During Fire System Downtime.
When fire protection systems are impaired or temporarily offline, your property may require dedicated fire watch coverage. GuardsOn Canada Security provides personnel to patrol designated areas, observe potential hazards, and follow established notification procedures.
Attentive Monitoring When Your Property Needs It.
System repairs, maintenance, and unexpected outages can leave a property needing additional oversight. Fire watch provides a dedicated presence to observe conditions and raise concerns while the affected systems are being restored.
We work with your property representatives to establish patrol areas, communication procedures, and reporting duties based on the assignment’s requirements.
What Our Fire Watch Team Does
Designated Area Patrols
Patrol assigned areas according to the agreed fire watch instructions and schedule.
Hazard Observation
Watch for smoke, signs of fire, and potential hazards, and promptly report concerns.
Exit and Access Checks
Observe designated escape routes and report blocked exits or access concerns to the appropriate contact.
Emergency Notification
Follow established procedures to alert emergency services and designated property representatives when required.
Fire Watch Logs
Record patrol times, observations, notifications, and relevant actions for property management.
Shift Handover
Communicate outstanding concerns and assignment instructions to support continuity between personnel.
Monitoring for Properties Requiring Fire Watch.
- Residential buildings and condominiums
- Commercial buildings and offices
- Retail properties and shopping centres
- Warehouses and industrial facilities
- Hotels and hospitality properties
- Construction and renovation sites
Clear Instructions. Dedicated Attention.
Assignment Preparation
Confirm affected areas, patrol duties, emergency contacts, and site instructions before coverage begins.
Focused Personnel
Assign personnel to the agreed fire watch duties so monitoring receives dedicated attention.
Consistent Documentation
Maintain organized records of patrols, observations, and reported concerns.
Coordination with Property Management
Keep designated contacts informed as conditions change and system restoration progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fire watch is dedicated monitoring used in certain circumstances when fire protection systems are impaired or when site conditions require additional oversight.
Confirm the requirements with the responsible fire authority and your fire protection professional. Tell our team what coverage has been specified so we can discuss the assignment.
Contact our team with your location, required start time, and coverage instructions to discuss scheduling and availability.
No. System inspection, repair, and restoration must be handled by qualified fire protection professionals.
Coverage should end only after the responsible parties confirm that the applicable conditions for discontinuing it have been met.