As previously stated, fires routinely scorch construction sites and cause millions of dollars of damage every year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were 3820 construction site fires between 2011 and 2015, resulting in 3 civilian deaths, 49 civilian injuries, 232 firefighter injuries, and almost $200 million in direct property loss. The NFPA also states that just between two major fires in Massachusetts, they caused an estimated $140 million in property loss in 2017. Those numbers only looked at property loss and didn’t even begin to touch on other damages.

Having an extra layer of security dedicated to fire watch is a very necessary step in helping to prevent fires at your site. The reality is that people, no matter how well trained and skilled, are still prone to errors, which can be disastrous when heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals, and easily ignitable ingredients are involved. Having personnel on-site for the sole purpose of fire watch and prevention can at worst minimize the damage of a fire, perhaps keeping it isolated to a small area, and at best prevent a fire altogether.

Fire watch patrols at Spear Security aren’t just there to combat fires either. As trained security guards, they continue to provide deterrence and rapid response that always meets expectations.