Certified Fire Watch Services Across Canada
Compliant, insurer-approved fire watch when your alarm, sprinkler, or suppression system is impaired — day or night.
Discuss This ServiceWhen your fire alarm, sprinkler system or suppression system is temporarily out of service — during renovations, retrofits or hot work — most Canadian jurisdictions and insurers require a certified fire watch. We provide fully compliant fire-watch officers on 30-minute continuous patrol cycles with the exact documentation your insurer and municipal fire prevention office will want to see.
When your fire alarm, sprinkler system, or suppression system is temporarily out of service — during renovations, retrofits, or hot work — most jurisdictions and insurers require a certified fire watch. 1st Indigenous Security provides compliant fire-watch officers on 30-minute continuous patrol cycles with full documentation.
Every fire-watch shift produces a time-stamped patrol log, hazard notes, and incident escalation records — the exact paperwork your insurer and local fire marshal will ask for. We deploy for shifts as short as one 4-hour hot-work window or as long as multi-month construction phases.
Our Methodology
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Impairment Confirmation
We confirm the scope and duration of the alarm/sprinkler impairment with you and, where required, the AHJ.
- 02
30-Minute Continuous Patrol
Officers walk a documented route every 30 minutes, checking for smoke, heat, hazards and unauthorised hot work.
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Immediate Escalation Protocol
Any indication of fire triggers immediate 911 dispatch, evacuation guidance and owner notification.
- 04
Insurer-Ready Documentation
Every shift produces a time-stamped log meeting NFPA and Canadian insurer expectations.
- 05
AHJ Coordination
Where required we coordinate directly with the local fire prevention office on your behalf.
Industries & Sectors
Deliverables in Every Contract
- 30-minute time-stamped patrol log
- Documented hazard and near-miss notes
- 911 escalation SOP tested for each site
- Owner and insurer copy of every shift log
- AHJ liaison where required
Credentials & Compliance
- NFPA 101 fire-watch guidance alignment
- Ontario Fire Code / provincial equivalents
- Fire-extinguisher training current
- PSISA / provincial licence
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you start a fire watch?
Same-day deployment in most Canadian cities. In remote areas, 24–48 hours.
Do you provide the documentation my insurer requires?
Yes. Every shift produces a signed, time-stamped patrol log that meets NFPA and Canadian insurer requirements.
Can you cover overnight-only fire watch?
Yes. Overnight-only, 24/7 continuous and hot-work windows are all standard scopes for us.
Do you liaise with the local fire prevention office?
Yes, where required. We are happy to be the primary point of contact with the AHJ.
Is fire watch expensive?
It is priced hourly and typically covers itself many times over vs. an insurance denial. Rates are transparent and quoted in advance.