Impaired Fire Alarm Systems
Fire watch guards for buildings with non-functional, offline, or impaired fire detection and alarm systems undergoing repairs or replacement.
California Licensed & Insured
Fire Watch Services in California
ShieldWise Security provides 24/7 professional fire watch services throughout California for buildings with impaired or non-functional fire alarm systems, construction sites, renovation projects, and hot work operations. Our trained fire watch guards conduct continuous patrols, monitor for fire hazards, ensure code compliance, and provide immediate fire emergency response in accordance with NFPA 101 and California fire safety regulations, serving clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and statewide with same-day emergency deployment.
BSIS Licensed & Insured
24/7 Dispatch & Rapid Response
Trained, Vetted, Professional Guards
Overview
ShieldWise Security delivers California's most reliable fire watch services, providing trained fire safety guards for buildings, construction sites, and facilities requiring continuous fire monitoring due to impaired fire protection systems, renovation work, or special operations. When fire alarm systems are offline, under repair, or non-functional, California fire codes require continuous fire watch patrols to ensure occupant safety and maintain code compliance.<br><br>Our fire watch guards are specially trained in fire prevention, fire hazard identification, emergency evacuation procedures, fire extinguisher use, emergency communication protocols, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements. Each fire watch guard conducts regular patrols (typically every 30-60 minutes as required by code), monitors for smoke, fire hazards, and unsafe conditions, maintains detailed patrol logs, and ensures fire exits and egress paths remain clear and accessible.<br><br>Whether you need emergency fire watch for alarm system failures, scheduled fire watch for construction or renovation projects, hot work fire watch for welding and cutting operations, or long-term fire watch for buildings awaiting system repairs, ShieldWise Security provides immediate deployment throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and all California locations. Our 24/7 operations center ensures rapid response for emergency fire watch needs.
Common Use Cases
When you need fire watch services in California
Construction & Renovation
Continuous fire safety monitoring for construction sites, renovation projects, and buildings undergoing tenant improvements with active work.
Hot Work Operations
Fire watch for welding, cutting, grinding, torch operations, and other hot work activities creating fire hazards or sparks.
Sprinkler System Shutdowns
Fire watch during planned or emergency sprinkler system shutdowns, maintenance, testing, or repairs requiring system impairment.
Occupied Buildings
Fire watch for occupied commercial buildings, residential complexes, hotels, and facilities requiring continuous fire safety monitoring.
Special Events & Temporary Structures
Fire watch for events, temporary structures, tents, and venues requiring fire safety monitoring per fire marshal requirements.
Licensing, Vetting & Training
All ShieldWise fire watch guards hold valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard Cards and complete specialized fire watch training in NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements, fire prevention and hazard identification, emergency evacuation procedures and assembly points, fire extinguisher types and proper use, emergency notification and 911 communication, patrol log documentation and timekeeping, smoke and fire detection recognition, and California fire code compliance. Guards receive site-specific training on building layout, fire system locations, evacuation routes, assembly areas, and emergency contacts. We maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and provide detailed patrol logs, incident reports, and compliance documentation to property managers, fire marshals, and building departments as required.
BSIS Licensed
Fully Insured & Bonded
Background Checked
Professionally Trained
Flexible Engagement Options
Hourly Fire Watch
Flexible hourly fire watch services starting at $40/hour
- Same-day emergency deployment
- Trained fire watch guards
- Patrol logs and documentation
- NFPA-compliant patrols
24/7 Fire Watch Coverage
Round-the-clock fire safety monitoring
- Continuous 24-hour coverage
- Shift-based guard rotation
- Supervisor oversight
- Detailed daily reports
Extended Fire Watch Contracts
Long-term fire watch for major construction/renovation projects
- Dedicated guard assignments
- Preferred contract pricing
- Custom patrol schedules
- Project-specific training
Statewide Coverage Across California
ShieldWise Security provides fire watch services throughout California with rapid deployment and local expertise in major metropolitan areas and cities statewide.
Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
San Jose
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
Long Beach
Oakland
Bakersfield
Anaheim
Santa Ana
Riverside
Irvine
Stockton
Chula Vista
Don't see your city? We serve clients throughout California. Contact us for coverage in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fire watch is continuous monitoring for fire hazards when a building's fire protection systems are impaired or non-functional. California fire code requires fire watch when fire alarm systems are offline, sprinkler systems are shut down, during hot work operations (welding/cutting), construction/renovation when systems are impaired, and when ordered by fire marshals. Fire watch guards patrol regularly (every 30-60 minutes) to detect fires, hazards, and ensure safe evacuation routes.
Fire watch services in California typically cost $40-$75 per hour per guard, depending on location, shift type (day/night/weekend), duration of assignment, and number of guards required. 24/7 continuous fire watch coverage and long-term project contracts often qualify for discounted rates. Contact us for a customized quote based on your specific fire watch needs.
ShieldWise Security provides same-day emergency fire watch deployment for critical situations throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego areas, typically within 2-4 hours of request. For scheduled fire watch needs (planned maintenance, construction projects), we can deploy guards within 24 hours statewide across California.
Fire watch guards conduct regular patrols (every 30-60 minutes as required by code), monitor for smoke, fire, and hazardous conditions, ensure fire exits and egress paths remain clear, verify fire extinguishers are accessible, maintain detailed patrol logs with timestamps, notify emergency services immediately if fire detected, assist with evacuations if necessary, and document all observations and incidents for compliance reporting.
Yes, fire watch is typically required during construction and renovation projects when fire alarm or sprinkler systems are impaired, disabled, or under installation. California building and fire codes require continuous fire watch monitoring during active construction hours and often after-hours when systems remain offline. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and should be verified with local fire marshals.
Hot work fire watch is specialized monitoring required during welding, cutting, grinding, torch work, and other operations creating sparks, flames, or heat. California fire code requires a dedicated fire watch guard to be present during hot work and for 30-60 minutes after work completion to monitor for smoldering fires. The fire watch guard must have fire extinguishers readily available and authority to stop unsafe work.
Yes, fire watch guards must be trained in fire prevention and fire hazard recognition, proper use of fire extinguishers, building evacuation procedures and routes, emergency notification procedures (calling 911), patrol documentation requirements, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards. ShieldWise fire watch guards complete comprehensive training and site-specific instruction for each assignment.
Yes, ShieldWise Security provides continuous 24/7 fire watch coverage for buildings, construction sites, and facilities requiring round-the-clock fire safety monitoring. We deploy multiple guards in rotating shifts to ensure uninterrupted coverage with supervisor oversight and quality assurance.
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