When one thinks of security patrols, one often thinks of security guards protecting people and property.
Hiring a professional fire watch is another level of security that even smoke detectors, alarm systems or sprinkler systems cannot guarantee. Fire watch guards play an important role in protecting lives and property by quickly detecting and preventing fires. Some points to help you understand how to do it.
Keeping a Fire Prevention Plan
Planning is a widely accepted strategy that is the key to success. Therefore, maintaining a fire protection plan initially can help you make fire protection and detection efficiency. The contingency plan and procedures are also available to all employees. In the event of a fire, you can perfectly implement the fire protection plan to ensure the safety of people and minimize damage.
Perform regular foot patrols
Use these foot patrols to search for signs of fire, identify hazards, and monitor facilities for other safety issues that may affect response time. Fire entrances should not be blocked and fire entrances and hydrants are available and free.
Test Equipment and Driving Exercises
Fire watch guards are trained to conduct regular on-site inspections. In fact, they can check the health and functionality of safety equipment and fire protection systems to ensure everything is serviced, tested and documented in a timely manner, evacuation drills and corrective action to be always prepared for the worst.
Report Violations
Fire Stations are certified professionals who, if they discover a violation or something suspicious, are trained to check that they can immediately notify the manager and fire department and save lives in the event of a fire on the site. In addition, keeping a fire watch log is essential in order to have concrete evidence from a thorough inspection.
Enforce strict rules and regulations
In commercial buildings and in shared apartments, security guards should enforce government regulations and regulations to maintain a safe environment. The best possible enforcement of the rules and regulations is another important aspect. Your job is to notify the staff on-site of the no-smoking policy or any other policy that could quickly start a fire or worsen the situation.
Control of Fire Alarms
Fire alarms play a critical role in preventing and detecting fires. Once activated, it is the fire station’s job to respond to them and act quickly. Look for signs visually confirming a fire and activate the alarm if it’s not already raining. You need to make sure no one is trying to enter the building and the restricted areas will also be unlocked so that no exit routes are blocked.
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