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At Ultimate Security Services Group Ltd., we recognize the critical importance of selecting the right fire marshal or fire warden company for your site. Fire safety is a paramount concern, and we act promptly to ensure the safety of your site, employees, occupants, and the general public, keeping them free from harm or damage.
Additionally, we offer professional fire wardens, individuals responsible for supporting ongoing fire safety management and contributing to the well-being of individuals during fire evacuations. Unlike dedicated fire watch officers, the role of a fire warden can be seamlessly integrated into an individual’s daily tasks. We are also equipped to provide fully qualified security officers capable of assuming the role of fire wardens.
A fire watch service serves as a safety measure aimed at safeguarding your premises from fire hazards. This service becomes necessary when there is an elevated risk of fire on your site, such as alarm systems and sprinklers being deactivated for more than four hours, “hot work” activities like welding, or hazardous demolitions.
A “fire watch officer” is an individual solely responsible for monitoring fire risks, identifying potential fires, and ensuring compliance with fire safety best practices throughout your premises. Our experienced and qualified fire watch staff develop a deep familiarity with your buildings or premises, mitigating fire risks and ensuring full compliance with fire safety regulations.
When is a fire watch service required?
In some scenarios, engaging fire watch services is mandatory for fire safety compliance. According to the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC), a fire watch is mandated when a building’s fire alarm system or sprinkler system will be out of service for more than four hours, during “hot work” activities, certain building demolitions, and when essential safety measures are required due to the number of individuals, nature of the event, exhibition, display, content, or activity in a place of assembly or congregation.
Furthermore, you may choose to enlist fire watch services for peace of mind. If you believe that the risk of fire poses a significant threat to your people, property, and assets, engaging professional fire watch services will offer an added layer of assurance that your business is well-protected.
What to Anticipate from Ultimate Security Services Group Ltd.:
Our professional fire watch services will provide your business with dedicated fire watch officers, one or more as required. These individuals will focus exclusively on managing fire risk within your premises. Our fire watch officers are meticulously trained, highly experienced, and possess the requisite expertise to effectively carry out fire watch duties.
Ultimate Security Services Group Ltd. offers fire marshals/wardens trained to:
- Identify and report hazards to the responsible person.
- Safely remove improperly stored unsafe items.
- Regularly inspect smoking areas and ensure ashtrays are emptied.
- Take appropriate action in the event of a fire.
- Maintain a comprehensive logbook of all relevant details.
- Familiarize themselves with the designated assembly point.
- Ensure fire-resisting doors remain closed and securely locked when required.
- Keep escape routes unobstructed for effective use at all times.
- Provide reassurance to building occupants and guide them to fire escape routes.
- Report any concerns to the responsible person or contact emergency services (999).
In the event of a fire, our fire marshals will:
- Respond to fire alarm systems.
- Immediately call the emergency services.
- Promptly alert residents upon smoke alarm activation.
- Ensure the safe evacuation of individuals through practiced exit routes.
- Provide appropriate assistance to pregnant individuals or those with disabilities.
- Conduct thorough floor sweeps to ensure no one is left behind.
- Use door knocking and horns to notify residents.
- Make themselves visible at the assembly point.
Our guards undergo industry-standard training to ensure they respond to every fire alarm activation swiftly, informing the fire brigade immediately to minimize potential losses to your business and the public. Every alarm activation, whether genuine or false, is treated with the same urgency and handled appropriately.
Communication is a cornerstone of our service. It’s vital that our staff maintain constant contact with one another. We provide our guards with two-way radios to facilitate this and ensure our control room is always available to address any guard queries. Our guards are equipped with high-visibility outerwear to ensure they remain easily visible to colleagues and individuals they may encounter during their patrols. Since fire alarm activation can disrupt electrical services on sites, we equip our staff with torches and power backup to ensure they can fulfill their duties, maintain site safety, and guide individuals to safety.
Assisting Us in Fulfilling Our Role:
- Ensure all electrical devices undergo PAT Testing.
- Keep your health and safety policies up to date.
- Conduct regular fire risk assessments.
- Establish automatic links between your business and the fire service.
For further information, please visit:
www.gov.uk/workplace-fire-safety-your-responsibilities
www.london-fire.gov.uk:
Please feel free to get in touch with our team for further information.
Please call us on 00447931051511 or email us on info@ultimatessg.com
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