Fire Marshal Service
Overt provides trained fire marshals and waking watch services across Cardiff, South Wales, the South West of England and nationwide. Our officers deliver continuous patrols in high-rise residential and other buildings undergoing fire safety works or where interim measures are required, detecting early signs of fire, raising the alarm and supporting safe evacuation in line with NFCC guidance.
Typical duties, agreed at the site survey, include continuous internal and external patrols, early fire detection, immediate alarm raising, liaison with the fire service and support for simultaneous evacuation. Officers are trained specifically for high-rise buildings and fire risks and work towards National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Simultaneous Evacuation Guidance. Live GPS tracking, task confirmation and real-time reporting make attendance and activity visible as they happen.
Why partner with Overt?
NFCC and high-rise focus — Officers are trained specifically for high-rise buildings and fire risks and work towards National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Simultaneous Evacuation Guidance.
Real-time accountability — Live GPS, task confirmation and incident reporting create an auditable record of service delivery.
Consistent delivery — Same briefing, standards and live systems across single buildings or multi-site portfolios.
High-rise residential experience — We have worked with Bellway Homes on their high-rise buildings for five years, delivering waking watch with zero incidents across their apartment blocks.
Social value — Officers employed locally to the contract where possible.
Dedicated account management — Named contact with director involvement available on larger or more complex contracts.
Flexible cover — Same-day deployment available for urgent waking watch requirements.
Pricing Structure & Value
Fire marshal / waking watch services start from a baseline unit-of-hours rate that can be reduced with multi-service discounts when combined with cleaning, CCTV installation and maintenance, alarm response or key holding, or with multi-site discounts for clients using us across several buildings.
FAQs
What training do your fire marshals receive?
They are trained specifically for high-rise buildings and fire risks and work towards National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Simultaneous Evacuation Guidance.
What guidance do you follow?
We work towards the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Simultaneous Evacuation Guidance and relevant UK fire safety regulations.
Is this suitable for high-rise residential buildings?
Yes. We regularly provide waking watch on high-rise residential blocks during fire remediation or where interim measures are required.
How is attendance evidenced?
Live GPS tracking, real-time task confirmation and incident reports provide a clear auditable record.
Do you offer same-day deployment?
Yes, for urgent requirements across South Wales and the South West.
Can waking watch be combined with other services?
Yes. Common combinations include cleaning, Concierge and CCTV Installation and Maintenance.
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Our Happy Customers
Bellway Homes Limited Building Safety
"I have worked closely with Overt for several years now. They have been providing waking watch services across a number of apartment blocks that we oversee. Throughout this time, we have consistently received a reliable and professional service from their team. I would be happy to recommend them to others requiring similar provisions."