Professional Fire Watch Services in Tampa & St. Petersburg: Your 24/7 Fire Safety Solution

Generic security guards lack specialized fire training. Our fire watch officers are rigorously certified in fire hazard identification, emergency response, and NFPA standards. We don’t just react; we prevent. 

Here’s how our fire watch services deliver unmatched safety:

• 24/7 Hazard Surveillance & Patrols:
  Our fire watch guards conduct documented hourly patrols. They meticulously scan for blocked exits, electrical hazards, flammable material storage violations, and other risks unique to your site – from construction zones to occupied buildings.

• Advanced Fire & Smoke Detection:
  Trained to spot the earliest signs of smoke or heat, officers investigate instantly. Early intervention stops small incidents from becoming catastrophic fires.

• Proactive Risk Mitigation:
  We enforce strict safety protocols: no smoking near combustibles, proper hot work permits, safe chemical handling, and maintaining clear evacuation paths at all times.

• Real-Time Fire Equipment Verification:
  Every patrol includes checking extinguishers (pressure, seals, accessibility), sprinkler control valves, alarm panels, and emergency lighting. Malfunctions? We report them immediately and take interim action.

• Certified Emergency Leadership:
  If fire erupts, your fire watch officer takes command: initiating orderly evacuations, alerting Tampa Fire Rescue/St. Pete Fire Dept., and guiding responders to the epicenter. Their calm saves lives.

Beyond Basic Guards: The Calusa Fire Watch Difference

Standard security services can’t match our specialized fire watch security. Every Calusa officer deploys with:

• Thermal imaging cameras for hidden heat detection
• Fire suppression gear (extinguishers, fire blankets)
• Digital patrol logging apps for real-time reports & compliance proof
• Deep knowledge of Florida Statute 633 and local fire codes

We serve:

• Construction Sites (during sprinkler outages or hot work)
• Event Venues (concerts, festivals with pyrotechnics/cooking)
• Healthcare Facilities & Hotels (during system impairments)

Retail & Commercial Properties (renovations, alarm failures)