For Residential and Commercial Properties, Shares Miraz Securitas
Security guards are known for their role in maintaining safety and security within various environments, including commercial buildings, residential complexes, events, and public spaces. They play a crucial part in deterring criminal activities, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the overall well-being of people and property. In today’s world of uncertainties, safeguarding commercial and residential buildings against the threat of fires is paramount.
Let’s find out how they do it from Miraz Securitas which is the leading security guard services provider for residential and commercial establishments in Delhi, Gurgaon, NOIDA.
How security guards can have an important role in fire prevention for residential and commercial properties?
For this answer, Mr. Atul Mahajan, Director of Miraz Securitas shares some important points:
1. Early Detection and Constant Monitoring
Security guards are the first line of defence in monitoring and detecting potential fire hazards. They conduct routine patrols and surveillance throughout the premises, identifying any signs of fire risks such as open flames, sparks faulty electrical equipment, or flammable materials stored improperly. Early detection allows for immediate action to be taken, potentially preventing a small issue from escalating into a large and dangerous fire. It also involves visual inspection of fire extinguishers that is required to confirm they haven’t exceeded their specified expiration dates and have not incurred any damage.
2. Enforcing Fire Safety Regulations
Security guards ensure that fire safety regulations and protocols are followed within the premises. This includes enforcing no-smoking policies, maintaining clear exits and escape routes, and ensuring proper storage and use of flammable materials.
3. Fire Safety Training
Well-trained security guards are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively in case of a fire. They undergo rigorous training in fire safety protocols, including using fire extinguishers, evacuating buildings, and assisting in emergency evacuation procedures. This training ensures that they can respond swiftly and appropriately to mitigate the fire’s impact and protect lives and property.
4. Promptly Inform the Fire Department
Modern commercial and residential buildings are equipped with advanced fire alarm systems. Security guards are responsible for monitoring these systems and responding promptly when an alarm is triggered. In the event of a fire, trained security guards activate the fire alarm, call the fire department, and inform their supervisor or client. Their coordination helps in effectively managing the situation and minimizing damage by providing essential information about the fire’s location, size, and potential hazards within the building.
5. Fire Drills and Exercises
Security guards often coordinate and conduct fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises in collaboration with building management and local fire departments. These drills simulate real-life scenarios and help to evaluate the efficiency and preparedness of the building’s occupants. Security guards play a vital role in organizing and ensuring that these drills are executed smoothly and that participants are aware of the best practices to follow during a fire emergency.
6. Fire Evacuation Routes in Crowded Places
A security guard’s vital role in fire evacuation within crowded places involves guiding people to safety during emergencies. They need to understand the company’s fire alarm procedures, guiding people to emergency exits during a fire in busy areas like malls. Crowd control becomes vital, both inside and outside the premises. Additionally, they assist emergency responders and ensure fire escape routes remain clear, emphasizing proactive safety measures. Maintaining calm, preventing panic, and coordinating with emergency services are essential tasks. Their vigilant presence and quick response help safeguard lives and minimize potential chaos during a fire evacuation.
Security guards are crucial in fire prevention and detection in commercial and residential buildings. Their vigilance, rule enforcement, training, and quick response are essential for early detection and orderly evacuations, safeguarding lives and property from fires.
Under the successful leadership of Mr. Mahajan, Miraz Securitas Pvt Ltd today has achieved an over 100% growth rate within half a decade time. His vision for upgrading private security service has helped Miraz Securitas established a footprint PAN India. Today Miraz ,a trusted name has clients , across all market segments such as top universities, private & international schools, prestigious institutions of government of India, retail establishment, & more.
In the year 2017, Miraz Securitas won the prestigious ‘MSE 4’ ratings by global rating & research organization – CRISIL & India’s Public Sector unit NSIC for accomplishing high-performance capability & above-average creditworthiness among other Indian companies.
- 8 Key School Safety Techniques for a More Secure Facility - April 18, 2024
- How to Improve Workplace Security of Doctors in Hospitals, and Clinics - April 12, 2024
- How to Enhance Safety and Security in Indian BPO Workplace? - April 4, 2024