Case Study: Rapid Overnight emergency Security After Garage Door Failure

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Client locations and identifying details are withheld for confidentiality and security reasons. 


When a fire alarm system went offline at a large residential property in DC’s NoMa neighborhood, the property management team needed immediate fire-watch services in NoMa DC to remain compliant with DC Fire Watch Requirements.


Within two hours, Urgent Security deployed a full team of licensed fire-watch officers across three connected buildings, maintaining continuous 24/7 coverage until the system was restored.


Quick Summary

  • Location: Multi-building residential complex, NoMa, Washington DC
  • Response Time:  Fire watch officers on site within 2 hours of initial call
  • Scope: 2 buildings, round-the-clock coverage for multiple weeks
  • Accountability: GPS-verified patrols, remote patrol tracking, manual log audits and live supervisor monitoring

Background

On a Monday afternoon, a moving truck accidentally damaged the garage door of a luxury residential building in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington DC. This incident created a vulnerability: the garage door could no longer open or close, jeopardizing both residents and asset security. The property, managed by Bozzuto Property Management, relies strictly on approved vendors for essential services. With Urgent Security & Fire Watch extensive experience working with properties managed by Bozzuto, the management team contacted us the same day to request an emergency response. 

Challenge

The damaged garage posed serious regulatory and practical problems: 

  • Immediate physical security and asset risk 
  • Resident safety concerns 
  • Need for compliance with property management's vendor policies 
  • After-hours overnight coverage required for multiple nights, starting urgently 


Approach

Urgent Security & Fire Watch mobilized quickly: 

  • Client call received at 3 p.m. Monday; deployment scheduled for nightly coverage from 7 p.m. the same day. 
  • Officers staffed 12-hour overnight shifts for two consecutive nights. 
  • First night: Manual patrol log audits and officer check-ins using GPS verification; monitored activities before patrol tracking was installed.   
  • Second night: Patrol tracking installed and activated. Patrol activity was remotely monitored along with periodic manual log audits. 
  • Officers secured garage entrance, checked resident credentials, and stopped unauthorized foot traffic. 
  • Direct coordination with the property management and alignment with repair company’s schedule. 

the results

  • Full regulatory compliance maintained from start to finish.
  • Zero service interruptions despite rapid mid-project scaling.
  • Officers deployed within two hours of the initial request.
  • Fire-marshal approval obtained promptly upon system restoration.
  • Five-star client review recognizing responsiveness and professionalism.

Account Management

Account Manager Rudo Robinson, Founder and Owner of Urgent Security & Fire Watch, provided direct oversight of personnel, compliance reporting, and client communication. His leadership ensured daily updates, transparent coordination with inspectors, and consistent quality across all partner vendors.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates Urgent Security & Fire Watch’s ability to deliver emergency fire-watch coverage in complex regulatory environments. By leveraging our network of approved vendor partners, we can deploy qualified officers rapidly while maintaining enterprise-level oversight, clear communication, and full compliance.

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