If smoke, sparks, a gas leak, or other need for evacuation arises, the third-party partner you hire for fire monitoring initiates and aids in evacuation. They also remain on site until they’ve been dismissed and can extend their shift if additional monitoring is required. Their post-incident role is crucial for ongoing safety, risk mitigation, and reporting. Below is an outline of the primary fire watch post-evacuation job duties.

Depending on traffic, road closures, and the distance from the nearest fire department, it averages between 5 and 20 minutes for the Denver Fire Department and paramedics to arrive. Fire spreads fast, so even if they arrive in less than 5 minutes, every second counts. How your monitor responds in the meantime can save lives and minimize material losses.

Fire Watch Post-Evacuation Job Duties

1. Gather Information

Fire watchers excel in multi-tasking, working with your security and maintenance team to gather pertinent information. They guide evacuees to the designated evacuation area, and remain nearby to meet firefighters when they arrive to report on evacuation and incident status.

Job duties include:

• If safe, complete a final sweep.
• Taking a head count of evacuees.
• Determining the class of fire.

The information they gather is shared with first responders when they arrive, and also includes providing the:

• Location of the smoke, sparks, or fire.
• Location of the utilities shut off.
• Status of the fire suppression system.
• Estimating the location and number of remaining occupants.
• Location of on-site fire hazards, including the server room, file room, chemical storage, hazardous materials, etc.

2. Ongoing Documentation

Fire watch post-evacuation duties include ongoing documentation. Pre-evacuation logs need to be updated every 15 to 30 minutes. Logs prove compliance and may minimize your liability risks. There may be a gap in updating the logs during and after evacuation, while your monitor assists evacuees and works with first responders. Once it’s safe to do so, your monitor will provide detailed incident information. If key stakeholders aren’t already on-site, your assigned team member will be notified of the incident. This is in addition to answering questions from the Fire Marshal, police, and paramedics.

Your monitor remains on-site until they’re dismissed and can extend their shift for post-incident security or fire monitoring.

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• Fire Watch Patrol Frequency in Denver and The Springs
• How to Keep Compliant Fire Watch Logs
• DFPC-Compliant Fire Watch Services in Denver
• Unique Consideration For High-Rise Fire Watch
• The Critical Role of Temporary Fire Watch

3. Post-Incident Reporting

Even minor incidents require post-incident reporting beyond your fire logs. This includes additional incident, investigation, and compliance paperwork. Your monitor is also available to speak with your team, insurance adjuster, and lawyer. If needed, they can testify in court.

4. Post-Incident Monitoring

You can also dispatch fire watch post-evacuation and incident. A monitor may be required during hot work to repair fire damage. Or you may want to dispatch a standard security guard to deter theft and vandalism.

Trained and Certified Fire Watchers in Denver

Scout Security provides both standard security guards and security fire guards, and most of our team is dual-trained. Our fire watchers are trained and certified in how to prevent, detect, and respond to ignitions. They maintain compliant logs, fight small fires, and when needed—they evacuate and complete post-evacuation duties.

Reach out to Scout Security for 24/7 emergency fire monitoring or for pre-scheduled monitoring.