Unique Services Highlight: Fire Watch Monitoring Service

Fire watch — a service that may not come to mind first when thinking of contract security services, but an important one nonetheless. Putting our officers on fire watch means you’re temporarily replacing an alarm system with a physical presence to monitor and protect your facility from potential disaster. 

The need arises when your alarm system is down or malfunctioning. Quick implementation is necessary for this instance — here’s an in-depth overview of the unique service of fire watch protection from Twin City Security.

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Alarm System Down? Your Business May Need a Fire Watch Guard 

The goal is to avoid the risk of fires and other emergencies wreaking havoc on your daily operations. Not only does a guard on fire watch help reduce the risk of disaster, and bring peace of mind, but it’s often a requirement from insurance companies to avoid a coverage gap. The insurance company requirement is often a driver in actual service implementation.  

The service isn’t solely focused on fires. Malfunctioning fire sprinklers, loss of power, a shut-down water supply, or the presence of toxic or flammable materials are other scenarios requiring a physical presence to monitor when you can't rely on an alarm. 

So how does it work? An officer is assigned to your location around the clock (or as needed). While each customer is unique, security guards monitor on foot or by vehicle, depending on the location size. While most of the disasters we’re looking to avoid are easily detectable, others are not. 

Officers may need to review equipment temperatures or monitor other gauges to help offset risks inherent to your unique operation. This is most commonly needed in a manufacturing setting.

Implementing Fire Watch Services

Finding out your alarm system is down may feel like an emergency of its own. But don’t panic, implementing an on-site security officer is simple when you work with a locally managed company like Twin City Security.  Our SE Minnesota branch is located in Stewartville, MN with an employee base in the greater Rochester, MN area.

You can put our years of industry knowledge and professionally trained team to work for one day, one week, or to fill an ongoing need. In the case of a fire watch, a company is often provided a timeline for when their system is expected to be back up and running. While we use this timeline as a guide, we strive to work flexibly to match your temporary needs.

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Partner with Twin City Security 

A gap in operations is the last thing any business wants.  Large property management companies, manufacturing plants, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, hotels, and hospitals have documented emergency and business continuity plans to assure they are prepared for those ‘what if’ scenarios. 

We understand, the thought of a fire, property damage, asset loss, or even casualties is stressful, and certainly something we all want to avoid.  On the other hand, replacing an alarm system with a physical presence can feel like a burden — just another thing to add to the to-do list. 

Here’s a best-practice tip to help streamline security implementation: Pre-determine all service providers you may need to rely on at a moment's notice.  It’s as simple as adding the business names and phone numbers to your emergency plans that help take the headache out of scenarios like these.  

Beyond adding TCS for security needs — it's smart to include contractors, a plumber, local non-emergency phone numbers, utility service contacts, legal council, even regulatory contacts unique to your industry. This way anyone in your company knows who to turn to when a need arises.

Preparedness is the best way to help avoid catastrophe — whether you see an immediate risk or not. And when you are in need, TCS strives to be a full-service provider. Once the initial details are sorted, you can trust your security needs will be met, allowing you to get back to your primary tasks. 

Whether you need us today or want to add us to your important contacts list. Here’s how to contact Twin City Security:

Twin City Security
100 2nd St SE 
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 252-1577

About Twin City Security

Twin City Security is headquartered in Coon Rapids, MN with a local regional office in Stewartville, MN.  Our Stewartville team has served Rochester and Southern Minnesota for over 25 years. 

Our large on-call staff sets us apart from local competition. This allows us to quickly and efficiently implement security. All officers go through a background check and are properly vetted for each client's unique needs. As a patriotic employer, many of our officers have a military or law enforcement background. 

While long-term security needs are often planned, we understand your need may be urgent. TCS is willing to contract for one-time events or provide long-term security guard solutions. We’re proud of our reputation as the best private security company in Southern Minnesota since 1993.

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