At Safe Britain Security, we recognize the critical importance of selecting the right fire marshal or fire warden company for your site. We prioritize fire safety and act swiftly to ensure the safety of your site, colleagues, occupants, and the public, ensuring a safe environment free from harm or damage.

We provide professional fire wardens who support the ongoing management of fire safety and contribute to the safety of people during fire evacuations. Our fully qualified security officers are also capable of acting in a fire warden capacity.

Fire watch services are implemented to ensure that premises are adequately protected from the threat of fire, particularly during situations such as alarm system or sprinkler system deactivation for over four hours, “hot work” activities like welding, or hazardous demolitions.

Our experienced and qualified fire watch staff are solely responsible for monitoring fire risks, ensuring fire safety best practices are followed, and eliminating fire hazards throughout your premises. They become intimately familiar with your buildings or premises to ensure complete fire safety compliance.

A fire watch may be required as per the International Fire Code (IFC) when a building’s fire alarm system or sprinkler system will be out of service for more than four hours, during “hot work,” building demolitions, or as an essential safety measure in places of assembly or congregation.

What to Expect from Safe Britain Security:

– Dedicated fire watch officers focused exclusively on managing fire risk in your premises.
– Properly trained, highly experienced, and expert fire watch officers.
– Internal and external training for our guards to ensure they are updated with current procedures.

Our fire marshals/wardens are trained to:

– Identify and report hazards to the responsible person.
– Remove unsafe items stored inappropriately.
– Maintain cleanliness in smoking areas and empty ashtrays regularly.
– Take correct action in the event of a fire and record all details in a logbook.
– Familiarize themselves with designated assembly points.
– Ensure fire-resisting doors are closed and locked when required.
– Keep escape routes clear and usable.
– Provide assurance to residents and direct them to fire escapes.
– Report concerns to the responsible person or call emergency services if needed.

During a fire alarm activation, our fire marshals will:

– Respond to fire alarm systems promptly.
– Call emergency services.
– Alert residents immediately on smoke alarm operation.
– Evacuate people via practiced routes.
– Assist pregnant individuals or those with disabilities.
– Conduct floor sweeps and ensure no one is left behind.
– Make themselves visible at the assembly point.

Our guards undergo industry-led training to handle fire alarm activations promptly, informing the fire brigade immediately to minimize potential losses. Communication is key, facilitated through two-way radios and hi-vis outerwear. We also provide torches and power backup for uninterrupted duties during electrical service suspensions.

Tips to Enhance Site Safety:

– Ensure all electrical devices are PAT Tested.
– Keep health and safety policies up to date.
– Conduct regular fire risk assessments.
– Link your business automatically to a fire service.

At Safe Britain Security, we are committed to ensuring the safety and security of your premises. Contact us to learn more about our comprehensive fire marshal and fire warden services.