Trusted Washington, DC Fire Watch Services

Urgent Security & Fire Watch is the right choice for Washington, DC fire watch services. Typically, fire watch services are required when all or part of your fire suppression or alarm system is malfunctioning.


The requirements for fire watch in Washington, DC have aspects to it that are unique from its surrounding jurisdictions. Firstly, a fire watch patrol plan must be submitted to the District of Columbia Fire Marshal for approval. This plan must be detailed and compliant with all existing regulations. Fire regulations dictate specific numbers of patrols based on the layout of the building and areas affected by the outage.


Most fire watches consist of a team of 2 to 4 patrol officers. However, large buildings can require as many as 15 or more patrol officers on duty 24 hours per day until the fire suppression and alarm system are fully operational. Whether your building requires 1 or as many as 20 fire watch security officers, we are ready to serve! Learn more about our services for fire watch Washington, DC businesses can depend on below.


WHY CHOOSE URGENT SECURITY & FIRE WATCH COMPANY?

  • Personalized Service: Every client is assigned an account manager who will work with you throughout the fire watch process from start to finish.
  • 24/7 Dispatch: The Urgent Security & Fire Watch management team is standing by 24/7, 365 days per year. Our phones are answered by live members of our team. We do not depend on answering services or voicemail.
  • Fast response: Fire watch patrol officers typically arrive on-site in 3 hours or less of being contacted.
  • Experience: The Urgent Security & Fire Watch team of affiliates provides 1,000s of hours of security services every year.   

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What to Expect From Our Washington, DC Fire Watch Services


  1. An account manager is assigned to provide direct assistance to get your service started quickly and guide you through the process from start to finish.
  2. The account manager will assist with creating a detailed fire watch plan that is compliant with the regulations.
  3. Fire watch patrol officers are dispatched to your location. In most cases, officers are on-site in 2 hours or less.
  4. Firewatch security officers will be equipped with two-way radios, reflective vests, bullhorns and cell phones to dial 911 in case of emergency.
  5. Field supervisors perform periodic site inspections verifying that the fire watch patrol officers are conducting correctly and that patrol logs are being properly maintained.
  6. Your account manager maintains communication with your alarm and sprinkler repair team to stay aware of progress as it happens.
  7. The account manager maintains an open dialogue with the Fire Marshal so they're aware of progress.




SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:


MARYLAND FIRE WATCH SERVICE AREAS

Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Baltimore | Bowie | Charles County | Germantown | Howard County | Laurel |

Montgomery County | Prince Georges County | Silver Spring, MD


VIRGINIA FIRE WATCH SERVICE AREAS

Annandale | Alexandria | Arlington County | Fairfax County  |  Manassas | Prince William County | Vienna |

Woodbridge | Rosslyn


WASHINGTON DC FIRE WATCH SERVICE AREAS

Washington DC


Comprehensive fire watch services are critical to the safety of your business. When you have been ordered by a fire marshal to have fire watch patrols or when you are looking to be proactive, you can count on us at Interactive Security Solutions. Our highly trained patrols are capable of addressing any concerns that may occur during their watch. 

Fire Watch Services 

Fire watch services are most commonly ordered by the fire marshal in the event that your fire alarm system is down or you have a malfunctioning fire suppression system. Without these systems working, a fire could catch without anyone realizing it until it’s too late. 

Our fire watch patrols are capable of performing foot patrols in the areas that have been flagged as a concern. 


The National Fire Protection Association explains that if you have a fire alarm system or a sprinkler system, you are required to have a fire watch in place if your system becomes impaired. This includes components of a system being inoperable as well as interruptions in the water supply or a problem with an underground fire service main. 

Patrols will be able to provide an array of services while on-premises: 

  • Notify the fire department and building occupants of an emergency 
  • Prevent a fire from starting 
  • Extinguish small fires 
  • Protect employees/the public from a fire or other safety dangers 


At Interactive Security Solutions, our patrols have been trained to ensure they have the means to identify fire risks as well as locate fires the moment they start. This way, you can ensure that your building can be salvaged if a fire does occur. 

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