Overview
A Fire Watch is a trained individual responsible for monitoring work areas where hot work or other activities increase the risk of fire. Their role is to protect personnel and property by identifying fire hazards, ensuring fire prevention measures are in place, and responding to emergencies if needed. Fire Watch personnel must be trained, coordinate with all workers involved, and verify that all Hot Work Permit requirements are met before work begins. Work cannot start until the Fire Watch Team is in place and all safety requirements have been satisfied.
Responsibilities
Job Duties:
- Patrol areas of work.
- Understand safety procedures and how to implement them.
- Contact and inform emergency personnel as soon as any issues arise.
- Report and map any signs of smoke or fire.
- Maintain the Fire Watch Logs.
- Identify and mitigate any potential issues that may cause or contribute to a fire
Qualifications
Physical Considerations:
All candidates must be able to work in a variety of client locations, environments, and conditions. The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
- Ability to work extended periods of time without days off when required.
- Ability to be on one’s feet - this includes:
- Remaining in a stationary position (often standing for prolonged periods)
- Ascending and/or descending stairs (potentially many flights of stairs)
- Walking long distances (from parking to facility, within and around the facility - up to 5 miles/day)
- Walking through client work facilities
- Ability to constantly move about to accomplish tasks or move from one work location to another.
- Ability to possibly remain in a seated, stationary position for prolonged periods.
Requirements:
