Fire watch guards at a San Francisco building performing documented rounds

Fire Watch in Los Angeles

Protect people, property, and permits with fire watch services built for Los Angeles codes and venues. 

National Protective Service deploys BSIS-licensed fire watch guards for system impairments, hot work, construction sites, and high-rise occupancies across L.A.—from Downtown towers and studios to hotels, hospitals, and shopping centers. 

Whether your sprinkler or alarm system is down, you’re conducting hot work, or your site requires overnight watch, we provide continuous coverage, code-aligned patrols, incident readiness, and clear documentation. 

Our supervisors create site-specific post orders and coordinate, when needed, with LAFD/LA County Fire and your property team to keep you compliant and operational.

Our officers are fully licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), trained according to industry standards set by ASIS International, and work in close coordination with the Local Police Department to ensure rapid response and community safety. Whether you require threat deterrence, emergency response, or asset protection, our team delivers professional, discreet, and reliable security solutions tailored to your needs.

Why choose us?

Licensed, Trained Fire Watch Guards

All officers are California BSIS-licensed and trained in impairment procedures, hot-work oversight, hazard recognition, extinguisher basics, and professional reporting.

Compliance-Focused Procedures

We align to your AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and site policy, supporting California Fire Code–compliant watch routes, continuous presence, and documented rounds.

24/7 Coverage & Fast Mobilization

Day, night, weekends, and holidays—single building or multi-property needs. Supervisors perform scheduled check-ins and adjust staffing as conditions change.

Detailed Logs & Reporting

Time-stamped patrol logs (with photos when allowed), impairment tags/notes, incident reports, and shift summaries you can share with insurers, facility teams, and inspectors.

Tech-Enabled Oversight

GPS-verified patrols, NFC/QR checkpoints, and dashboard reporting. Optional camera trailers for lots, laydown yards, and perimeters.

Proven Across L.A. Occupancies

High-rise and mid-rise commercial, hotels, hospitals and clinics, campuses, malls and retail centers, warehouses, film/TV sets, and construction sites across the city.

Types of Fire Watch We Provide

Impairment Fire Watch (Sprinkler/Alarm Outage)

Continuous watch when fire protection systems are impaired due to maintenance, damage, water shutoffs, or post-incident repairs. Guards conduct scheduled rounds, monitor egress paths, verify housekeeping, and escalate to 911 and building command upon detection of smoke, fire, or unsafe conditions.

Construction Site Fire Watch

For sites without active systems or during phase changes. Guards patrol laydown yards, stair towers, temp power, fuel and generator areas, and coordinate with GC safety plans and site supervisors.

High-Rise & Commercial Fire Watch

Lobby and fire control room posts, stairwell and mechanical-floor patrols, impaired fire pump/standpipe monitoring, and coordination with building engineers and security.

Special Event & Venue Fire Watch

Crowd-safe coverage for events, temporary structures, and venues with outage zones or pyrotechnic/FX vendors—plus bag checks or access control if requested.

When you need fire watch

  • Impaired systems: sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, alarm, or monitoring outage.
  • Hot work: welding, cutting, grinding, roofing torch work.
  • Construction/renovation: phased shut-downs or new installs not yet commissioned.
  • Water/service interruptions: planned or emergency.
  • After incidents: earthquake, flooding, or damage that compromises protection.

What our fire watch includes

  • Continuous patrols of all affected areas, including concealed spaces and egress paths.
  • Documented rounds at set intervals (per AHJ), with time, location, and observations.
  • Hazard checks: combustibles near hot work, blocked exits, impaired detection.
  • Immediate notification to 911 and your designated contacts if fire/smoke is observed.
  • Portable extinguisher readiness and assistance with orderly evacuation per your plan.
  • Shift handoff and daily summaries for management and AHJ review.

Los Angeles Service Area Coverage

Proudly providing armed and unarmed guard services across Los Angeles. This allows us to offer rapid response and localized expertise.

Downtown LA

Hollywood

Beverly Hills

Santa Monica

West LA

Pasadena

Culver City

Burbank

FAQ

(Frequently Asked Questions)

What sets our
approach apart?

Are your fire watch guards licensed and insured?

Yes. All officers are BSIS-licensed and insured. We complete site onboarding and follow your AHJ’s requirements.

Continuous monitoring of a building, area, or operation when fire protection systems are impaired or when hot work is underway—requirements are set by your AHJ (e.g., LAFD/LA County Fire).

Intervals follow AHJ/post-order direction—commonly continuous presence with documented rounds at defined time intervals throughout the watch.
Yes. Time-stamped logs, photos (if permitted), incident reports, and shift summaries are provided.
Absolutely. We can scale staffing, add mobile patrols, and adjust routes as areas come online or go offline.
By site size and risk, number of posts, schedule length, documentation needs, and any add-ons (camera trailer, mobile patrol).

How to hire our professional security guard services in San Francisco?

Request a Free Consultation

Contact us by phone at 888-415-0216 or fill out our Contact Us form. Share your location, service requirements, and preferred schedule.

Security Assessment

Our experts will conduct a site-specific security analysis—either in person or virtually—to understand your needs and identify potential risks.

Customized Proposal

We’ll prepare a tailored security plan that outlines guard type, schedule, equipment, and cost, ensuring it matches your budget and risk profile.

Agreement & Scheduling

Once approved, we’ll finalize the service agreement and assign trained, licensed officers to your site. You’ll receive your start date, guard details, and contact information.

Deployment & Ongoing Support

Our team will be on-site as scheduled, with a dedicated account manager for regular check-ins, performance reviews, and immediate support if your needs change.

Ready to stay compliant—and safe?

Hire fire watch guards in Los Angeles for system impairments, hot work, construction, and high-rise coverage.