Fire Watch Guards

The Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Health & Safety regulations require that in the event the fire alarm or sprinkler system of a building is offline for any reason, a Fire Watch through the use of Fire Watch personnel must be implemented immediately. In addition, a Fire watch must also be conducted whenever temporary gas powered appliances such as heaters are used in construction or renovation job sites, or when torches and other open flame-based appliances are being used.

Fire Watch security guard personnel must meet the criteria of a competent person as defined under the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and receive Fire Watch training. All MPS Fire Watch Guards receive Fire Watch training under the guidelines established by The National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code NFPA 101.