Certified Fire Watch Personnel for Construction and Hot Work
Power Safety Service LLC provides trained and certified fire watch personnel for construction sites, hot work operations, and facilities across Northern California. Our fire watch teams are equipped, trained, and ready to deploy whenever your project requires fire safety monitoring.
Fire watch is required by OSHA, NFPA, and local fire codes during and after hot work operations including welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, and soldering. It is also required when fire protection systems are impaired or taken offline during construction. We provide the personnel so your crew can focus on the work.
When Fire Watch Is Required
Hot Work Operations
Any welding, cutting, grinding, or brazing operation that produces sparks, flame, or extreme heat requires a dedicated fire watch person. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.352 and NFPA 51B mandate fire watch during hot work and for a minimum of 30 minutes after completion. Many facility owners and general contractors require longer post-work monitoring periods.
Impaired Fire Protection Systems
When sprinkler systems, fire alarms, or fire suppression systems are shut down for construction, testing, or repair, fire watch personnel must be stationed to monitor the affected area. Building codes and insurance requirements both mandate this coverage.
Construction in High-Risk Environments
Projects in wildfire-prone areas, near combustible materials storage, in occupied buildings, and around sensitive equipment may require fire watch even when hot work is not being performed. Local fire marshals may also impose fire watch requirements as a condition of permit approval.
Demolition Work
Demolition activities that expose combustible materials, disturb fire protection systems, or create dust and debris hazards often require dedicated fire watch coverage.
What Our Fire Watch Personnel Do
Each Power Safety fire watch team member is trained to:
- Maintain continuous visual surveillance of the work area and surrounding spaces
- Monitor for sparks, embers, smoldering materials, and heat transmission through walls and floors
- Maintain readiness with appropriate fire extinguishing equipment
- Know the location and operation of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, and emergency exits
- Sound the alarm immediately if a fire is detected
- Attempt first-response fire suppression if safe to do so
- Contact the fire department if the fire cannot be controlled immediately
- Maintain a written log of fire watch activities and observations
- Communicate with hot work operators about hazardous conditions
Our Fire Watch Equipment
Every fire watch person arrives with:
- Appropriate fire extinguisher(s) for the materials present (ABC, CO2, or Class D as needed)
- Two-way radio communication
- Fire watch log and documentation forms
- High-visibility safety vest and hard hat
- Flashlight for inspection of concealed spaces
- PPE appropriate to the work environment
Coverage and Scheduling
We provide fire watch coverage for:
- Single shifts: Day, swing, or graveyard
- 24-hour coverage: Rotating shifts for continuous monitoring
- Project-duration coverage: Full project timeline from start to completion
- Post-work monitoring: 30-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, or 4-hour post-hot-work monitoring periods
We schedule fire watch around your project timeline. If your welding crew starts at 6 AM, our fire watch person is on site at 6 AM. If hot work ends at 10 PM and you need 4 hours of post-work monitoring, we cover until 2 AM.
Industries We Serve
- General construction and tenant improvement
- Industrial facilities and manufacturing plants
- Oil and gas operations
- Power generation and utility infrastructure
- Healthcare facilities and hospitals
- Schools and government buildings
- Commercial real estate and retail construction
- Warehouse and distribution facilities
Compliance Documentation
We provide complete fire watch documentation for your project records, including:
- Fire watch personnel certifications and training records
- Daily fire watch logs with observations and sign-off
- Hot work permit coordination documentation
- Incident reports (if any fire events occur)
This documentation satisfies OSHA, NFPA, local fire code, and insurance requirements. Many general contractors and facility owners require these records for project closeout.
Service Area
We deploy fire watch personnel across Northern California, including Sacramento, the Bay Area, Central Valley, and San Joaquin Valley. Our Lodi headquarters provides rapid deployment to Central Valley projects, with coverage extending from Redding to Fresno and from the Pacific coast to the Sierra foothills.
Schedule Fire Watch for Your Project
Call us at 916-573-7133 or email [email protected] to schedule fire watch personnel. Provide your project location, type of work, shift schedule, and duration. We can deploy within 24 hours for most requests and offer same-day service for urgent needs.
Power Safety Service LLC
5400 E Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240