About Urgent Security & Fire Watch 

We make short-term security guard services and fire watch simple, fast, and reliable.

Flat hourly rates—no extra fees, no hidden charges 

Need Fire Watch or Security? Call 888-241-8183

OUR MISSION

Make the world a safer place by ensuring everyone gets the reliable fire watch and security service they need—when they need it most.

SECURITY & FIRE WATCH SERVICES IN DC, MD & NoVa

Our Story

Urgent Security was founded to fill a critical gap in the security industry: delivering high-quality, fire watch and security services for short-term projects. Too often, property managers and businesses find themselves scrambling for reliable protection—only to discover that most companies treat short-term contracts as a low priority, resulting in poor service and unnecessary risk.


We believe everyone deserves dependable, professional protection, no matter how urgent or brief the assignment. Our mission is simple: make the world a safer place by ensuring everyone gets the fire watch and security coverage they need—when they need it most.


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security project manager from urgent security & fire watch meeting with fire watch officers
security dispatcher monitoring patrol tracking systems

Our Story

Urgent Security was founded to fill a critical gap in the security industry: delivering high-quality, fire watch and security services for short-term projects. Too often, property managers and businesses find themselves scrambling for reliable protection—only to discover that most companies treat short-term contracts as a low priority, resulting in poor service and unnecessary risk.


We believe everyone deserves dependable, professional protection, no matter how urgent or brief the assignment. Our mission is simple: make the world a safer place by ensuring everyone gets the fire watch and security coverage they need—when they need it most.


security project manager from urgent security & fire watch meeting with fire watch officers
security dispatcher monitoring patrol tracking systems

"Excellent security guards , they looked good showed up on time and did a great job. I was very happy with their service."
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Our promise

When you choose Urgent Security, you get more than just a guard on site—you get a partner who manages every detail, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers the peace of mind you deserve.


We are committed to making your job easier, your property safer, and your experience hassle-free. 

Who We Serve

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Residential apartment & condos

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Tour Group Operators

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Commercial office buildings

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Businesses needed short term security

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Need fire watch or security guards?

We can help protect your property, no matter how last-minute or short-term the need.

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What Makes Us Different

At Urgent Security, we don’t just connect you with security officers—we manage the entire process to ensure your property is protected to the highest standard. Unlike most security companies, we treat short-term projects with the urgency and professionalism they deserve.

What Makes Us Different

At Urgent Security, we don’t just connect you with security officers—we manage the entire process to ensure your property is protected to the highest standard. Unlike most security companies, we treat short-term projects with the urgency and professionalism they deserve.

our service in action

fire watch officer at Alta 801 in Washington DC

When Alta 801, a Greystar-managed residential property in Washington DC, faced an urgent fire watch need, they called us at 1:30 PM—unsure of regulations or staffing requirements. Our founder, Rudo Robinson, personally guided them through the DC fire marshal’s requirements, determining they needed five fire watch officers (one for every two floors, plus one in the fire control room).


Within three hours, we had vetted officers on site. We drafted and submitted the fire watch plan, reviewed instructions with the officers, and monitored patrols 24/7 to ensure compliance and readiness for inspection. When the fire system was repaired, we coordinated directly with the fire marshal for the required inspection—managing the process end-to-end so the property manager could focus on their residents.


Need Service? Call 888-241-8183

our service in action

When Alta 801, a Greystar-managed residential property in Washington DC, faced an urgent fire watch need, they called us at 1:30 PM—unsure of regulations or staffing requirements. Our founder, Rudo Robinson, personally guided them through the DC fire marshal’s requirements, determining they needed five fire watch officers (one for every two floors, plus one in the fire control room).


Within three hours, we had vetted officers on site. We drafted and submitted the fire watch plan, reviewed instructions with the officers, and monitored patrols 24/7 to ensure compliance and readiness for inspection. When the fire system was repaired, we coordinated directly with the fire marshal for the required inspection—managing the process end-to-end so the property manager could focus on their residents.


Need Service? Call 888-241-8183

Our Affiliate Network: Building Better Businesses for Better Service

At Urgent Security and Firewatch, our commitment to quality goes beyond our own team. We collaborate with a select network of affiliate security companies, many of which are family-owned and led by former law enforcement. While these founders excel in protection, they often seek support in the business side of things.


That's where we step in. By we help our affiliates enhance their operational and customer service skills, ensuring consistent excellence. This collaboration elevates service for our clients and provides us with a comprehensive understanding of each affiliate’s business and security team.

Vendor Requirements:

Setting the Bar for Excellence

USF approved security guard company

To join our network, affiliates must meet strict requirements:

  • GPS-verified time clock system
  • Remote patrol tracking
  • Online payment processing and electronic invoicing (verified by time clock)
  • Net 30 billing terms
  • $3 million general liability and $5 million umbrella insurance
  • Detailed, labor law-compliant employee handbooks
  • Sound hiring practices and background checks on all staff
  • Minimum pay of $1 above minimum wage for officers
  • Comprehensive officer training and all required fire watch equipment (flashlights, reflective vests, radios, megaphones)
  • 24/7 supervisor accessibility
  • Granting Urgent Security access to tracking and time clock systems
  • Electronic incident reporting (no handwritten reports)

By holding our affiliates to these high standards and investing in their growth, we ensure that every officer dispatched to your property is supported by a professional, well-managed organization. This means fewer problems, better service, and peace of mind for our clients.

Vendor Requirements:

Setting the Bar for Excellence

To join our network, affiliates must meet strict requirements:

  • GPS-verified time clock system
  • Remote patrol tracking
  • Online payment processing and electronic invoicing (verified by time clock)
  • Net 30 billing terms
  • $3 million general liability and $5 million umbrella insurance
  • Detailed, labor law-compliant employee handbooks
  • Sound hiring practices and background checks on all staff
  • Minimum pay of $1 above minimum wage for officers
  • Comprehensive officer training and all required fire watch equipment (flashlights, reflective vests, radios, megaphones)
  • 24/7 supervisor accessibility
  • Granting Urgent Security access to tracking and time clock systems
  • Electronic incident reporting (no handwritten reports)



By holding our affiliates to these high standards and investing in their growth, we ensure that every officer dispatched to your property is supported by a professional, well-managed organization. This means fewer problems, better service, and peace of mind for our clients.

We Are Always Ready To Serve!

meet our founder: rudo robinson

With over 15 years of experience managing fire watch and security projects, Rudo Robinson knows what it takes to deliver exceptional service. As the former CEO of Trust Security Services, an INC 5000 security company, Rudo led one of the fastest-growing security firms in the nation.


Before entering the security industry, he spent a decade in account management for corporations such as like Pitney Bowes and Long Fence.


Rudo’s unique blend of operational expertise and relationship management led him to create Urgent Security. After seeing firsthand how many security companies struggled with quality assurance—especially for short-term projects—he built a company that puts quality, accountability, and client satisfaction at the center of everything we do.


meet our founder: rudo robinson

With over 20 years of experience managing fire watch and security projects, Rudo Robinson knows what it takes to deliver exceptional service. As the former CEO of Trust Security Services, an INC 5000 security company, Rudo led one of the fastest-growing security firms in the nation.


During his early years in the industry Rudo noticed that most security companies did not have effective systems in place to make sure they provide quality service.  He also realized that most companies had no understanding of fire watch compliance.  As a result, Rudo dedicated himself to creating processes to get businesses the high quality services they deserve. 


He also studied fire watch compliance and gained an in-depth understanding of the regulations for each jurisdiction in the DC Metro Area.  Over the years of studying fire codes, training and communicating with fire marshals, Rudo has gained an in-depth understanding of fire watch regulations.  He uses that knowledge combined with his operations expertise to develop effective processes to help properties in DMV area comply with fire watch regulation.


Rudo’s unique blend of operational expertise and relationship management led him to create Urgent Security. After seeing firsthand how many security companies struggled with quality assurance—especially for short-term security and fire watch projects—he built a company that puts quality, accountability, and regulatory compliance at the center of everything we do.


Reliable Security Services Call 888-241-8183