FireWatch
Virginia Surveillance Force provides certified Fire Watch services to commercial, residential, and industrial properties throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
When a fire alarm or sprinkler system is offline for maintenance, repair, or failure, local fire codes require an immediate fire watch to be posted. Our officers respond quickly, ensuring continuous monitoring and full compliance with local fire department requirements.
Our fire watch personnel are trained to inspect premises at regular intervals, maintain all required logs and records, and notify emergency services immediately upon detecting smoke, fire, or any hazardous condition.
When Is Fire Watch Required?
Fire watch is required whenever a building's fire suppression or alarm system is impaired — during planned maintenance windows, emergency repairs, construction phases, or equipment failure. Local fire codes mandate a trained attendant on-site until the system is restored.
Our Fire Watch Services Include
Continuous patrol of all designated areas, documented inspection logs accepted by local fire marshals, immediate notification of fire department and building management upon any discovery, and coordination with your facilities team throughout the watch period.
Response Time
VSF Fire Watch officers are available 24/7/365 and can be deployed rapidly to your site. We understand that fire watch situations are time-sensitive and we are committed to fast, reliable response.