FIRE WATCH SERVICE IN Bethesda, MD

In Bethesda, MD, Urgent Security & Fire Watch is the trusted fire watch company for commercial, residential, and institutional properties. Our experienced fire watch security guards protect buildings and construction sites near Bethesda Row, Wisconsin Avenue, NIH Campus, and the surrounding Bethesda area when fire alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service. Every service follows NFPA and Montgomery County Fire Marshal regulations to ensure full compliance and safety. To maintain exceptional quality assurance, we monitor officer activity, audit reports for accuracy, and oversee each post from start to finish. Depend on Urgent Security & Fire Watch, the fire watch company Bethesda trusts for reliability and regulatory compliance.

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Notifying the Fire Marshal In Bethesda, MD

Since Bethesda, MD is located in Montgomery County, you must contact the Montgomery County fire department if a fire alarm or sprinkler system is not working. Reporting the issue ensures the department is aware and allows required safety measures, such as fire watch, to be put in place to protect people and property.

Call the Montgomery County Fire Department’s non-emergency line at 301-279-8000 as soon as the problem is identified. Acting quickly helps you remain compliant, avoid penalties, and reduce liability risks.

• All fire watch staff must be trained for the role.
• Patrols must occur no less than once per hour.
• A cell phone must be carried to ensure 911 can be reached quickly.
• Each patrol must be documented in the log.
• Fire watch personnel cannot take on other duties while on shift.
• A property may assign internal staff to fire watch, but management remains fully responsible for their performance.