fire watch
A 'fire watch' involves designated personnel monitoring an area for fire hazards, particularly when fire protection systems are compromised or during high-risk activities.
Definition
C1Safety Protocol
(technical, industrial)A temporary measure where individuals monitor an area for potential fire hazards, especially when fire alarms or suppression systems are not operational.
Example
- The fire watch was set up after the sprinkler system malfunctioned.
B2Firefighting
(technical, industrial)A duty performed to observe and check for fires during high-risk activities like welding or hot work.
Example
- A fire watch was required during the construction work to ensure safety.
B2Forestry
(technical, environmental)A surveillance activity to detect and report wildfires, typically in forested or wildland areas.
Example
- The fire watch team patrolled the forest during the dry season.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fire watch":
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