Security Service
Fire Watch Services
NFPA-compliant fire watch when systems are down
- 24/7Coverage
- PPO 121682BSIS Licensed
- 10+Years Experience
Overview
When your fire alarm, sprinkler system, or fire suppression equipment is impaired — whether due to maintenance, malfunction, or construction — California fire codes require a certified fire watch. Our fire watch officers are trained in NFPA standards and local fire marshal requirements. They conduct continuous patrols of your facility, maintain detailed logbooks, check for fire hazards, and stand ready to contact emergency services immediately. We keep your business compliant and your property protected until your fire systems are restored to full operation.
What You Get
Our fire watch service provides:
- 01NFPA 601-compliant fire watch officers with documented training
- 02Continuous patrols — no gaps in coverage during system impairment
- 03Detailed fire watch logbooks signed and maintained every shift
- 04Immediate notification to your team and fire department if hazards arise
- 05Knowledge of local fire marshal requirements across California jurisdictions
- 06Rapid deployment — fire watch officers on site within hours of your call
What is Fire Watch Services?
A fire watch is a continuous, documented patrol performed when a required fire protection system is impaired, such as during maintenance, malfunction, or construction. Fire watch officers monitor for fire hazards, keep exits and fire lanes clear, maintain a logbook, and notify the fire department when needed.
Service Details
Fire Watch Services at a closer look
What a fire watch assignment includes
When a fire alarm, sprinkler, or suppression system is out of service, a fire watch provides a human safeguard until the system is restored. Officers patrol the affected areas continuously, watch for smoke, heat, or fire hazards, keep exits and fire lanes clear, and stay ready to notify occupants and the fire department. The assignment follows your impairment plan and any direction from the local fire marshal.
When a fire watch is required
A fire watch is typically required when a required fire protection system is impaired — during maintenance, after a malfunction, or while a building is under construction or renovation. Hot work such as welding or cutting can also trigger a watch. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the system involved, so we align the watch with the authority having jurisdiction and your own safety plan.
Documentation and compliance
Documentation is the backbone of a fire watch. Officers maintain a logbook, record patrol rounds, note the time of each check, and document any hazards or events. Those records show that a continuous watch was maintained for the duration of the impairment. We keep the logbook current and available for your team and the fire marshal.
How the watch ends
A fire watch continues until the impaired system is back in service and the authority having jurisdiction releases the requirement. We coordinate with your fire systems vendor and your team so the handoff is clean: the log is closed out, the final round is documented, and coverage is stood down only when it is appropriate to do so.
Service areas
We provide fire watch services throughout California, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Lathrop, Sacramento, San Jose.
Why 1 Cerberus
The trusted choice for fire watch services
Licensed & Insured
Every officer holds a valid BSIS guard card. Armed officers carry current firearms permits. Full liability coverage.
Rapid Deployment
Officers on site within 24-48 hours of contract signing. Emergency coverage available within hours of your call.
Digital Reporting
Time-stamped incident reports, GPS-verified patrols, and daily activity logs delivered to your inbox.
24/7 Support
Our command center is staffed around the clock. Field supervisors are always reachable for any concern.
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