Fire Watch Security Services in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Fire Watch services for commercial and residential properties — from construction sites and factories to apartment complexes, schools, and events — ensuring continuous patrols, documentation, and rapid response until full fire protection systems are restored.
- 24/7 Availability: Immediate deployment for emergency outages or scheduled system maintenance.
- Residential & Commercial: Coverage for high-rises, apartments, warehouses, factories, retail, schools, and event venues.
- Compliance Driven: Meets NFPA, OSHA, insurance, and local fire marshal requirements.
- Detailed Logs: Patrols documented in fire watch logbooks accepted by inspectors and insurers.
- Fully Equipped: Radios, extinguishers, flashlights, and PPE provided as required.
- Integration: Liaison with property managers, construction supervisors, and fire marshals.
- Incident Response: Immediate detection, alarm initiation, and coordinated evacuation protocols.
- Trusted Provider: Crowe Overwatch TN Security protects hundreds of facilities over the years.
Why fire watch is required
Fire watch services are mandated when fire alarms, sprinklers, or suppression systems are offline — whether due to construction, malfunction, or maintenance. Having trained personnel patrol the property ensures detection of fire hazards, immediate response, and compliance with regulations.
Our approach
Assessment: Review of property layout, hazards, and occupancy type.
Orders: Patrol frequency, reporting intervals, evacuation protocols, and equipment staging.
Deployment: Fire watch officers positioned, briefed, and equipped with radios, extinguishers, and logbooks.
Documentation: Every patrol, observation, and incident recorded for inspectors and insurers.
Handoff: Final report delivered to property managers and AHJ when systems are restored.
Core services
- Continuous patrols of all floors, rooms, and hazard zones.
- Detection of fire, smoke, sparks, overheating equipment, or blocked exits.
- Documentation of patrols in approved fire watch logbooks.
- Immediate alarm initiation and 911 notification when hazards are detected.
- Resident and occupant evacuation assistance when required.
- Temporary fire equipment placement — extinguishers, hoses, signage, lighting.
- Coordination with property managers, construction supervisors, and fire marshals.
- Coverage for scheduled maintenance, construction projects, and emergency outages.
Compliance & reporting
Our fire watch services align with NFPA 101, OSHA standards, and Tennessee fire codes. All patrols are documented in official fire watch logbooks, with timestamps, signatures, and incident notes. These logs are recognized by fire inspectors, insurers, and landlords as proof of compliance.
FAQs
When is fire watch required?
When sprinklers, alarms, or suppression systems are offline or impaired for any reason.
Do you cover residential properties?
Yes. We provide fire watch for apartments, high-rises, condos, and private residences under code requirements.
How quickly can you deploy?
In most cases, within hours of request. Emergency dispatch is available 24/7.
Do you provide logbooks?
Yes. Officers document all patrols in approved fire watch logs accepted by fire inspectors.
Are your officers trained?
Yes. All fire watch personnel are trained in hazard recognition, extinguisher use, and emergency protocols.
Do you liaise with fire marshals?
Yes. We coordinate directly with local AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).
Is fire watch covered by insurance?
Yes. We maintain liability coverage and can provide certificates on request.
How long does fire watch last?
Until the fire protection system is repaired, inspected, and cleared by authorities.
What types of sites do you cover?
Construction, warehouses, apartments, factories, retail, schools, churches, and event venues.
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Request fire watch services
Tell us your property type, system outage, and schedule. We’ll deliver a compliant fire watch plan with patrols, documentation, and reporting.