Following the 2017 Grenfell disaster Event Fire Solutions Ltd (EFS) was one of the first companies to provide waking watch services for buildings at risk whether externally from applied exterior coatings/cladding or internally through the ineffective fire stopping and loss of fire compartmentalisation.
We specialize in providing qualified fire warden personnel from a combination of professional serving and recently retired fire fighters as well as fully trained fire wardens. Over the last 4 years we have provided waking watch services to local authority councils, national housing associations and private companies across the UK. Our services include waking watch fire Wardens, temporary wireless fire alarm systems and all types of firefighting equipment. EFS fall in line with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) guidance for waking watch providing a comprehensive and professional waking watch service tailored to the needs of the local authorities building owners/managing agents and stakeholders.
EFS was a founding member of the EMFS Group in 2020 bring together our Emergency, Medical & Fire Solutions teams under one banner offering a wider arrane of joined up solutions to our customers in the UK and overseas.
Our Fire Wardens are trained to
Summon and liaise with the fire and rescue service in line with our site specific emergency response plans.
Detect signs of fire involving the building externally and internally.
Alert all residents and instigate a safe evacuation of the building.
Patrol to ensure the fire safety of buildings and residents.
We provide fire safety strategies, utilizing our complete suite of standard operating procedures, Fire risk assessments, fire prevention advice, testing of active fire safety equipment and training.
Our clients receive comprehensive digital end of month reports of occurrences, test results and updates on site specific community projects. All our waking watch site personnel utilize radio communications and the latest patrol recording technology providing 24/7 customer assurance that residents and properties are being fully patrolled and protected.
Why Choose Event Fire Solution for Waking Watch
Our staff are fully trained and managed by Experienced Fire Officers to ensure we meet all current legislation and NFCC Guidelines whilst also monitoring Fire Safety to ensure our Clients receive the highest level of safety possible.
We have the ability to respond on a national level, 24 hour response capability.
We are ISO 9001 & ISO 45001 and hold both CHAS & SMAS registrations.
We cover every element of Fire safety within our team, Including Fire Risk assessment / Fire training / Fire extinguisher & Fire Alarms services – Service & Maintenance & Installation / Fire Risk Management
I have been working with Mr Paul Whiting & Event Fire Solutions for just over 11 Years, our initial project working together was at The London Olympic test Events throughout 2011-2012 . They have always delivered on any task requested since too. The EFS team brings very high levels of both Fire service knowledge and Fire Safety Knowledge to each and every task, and safety is clearly their absolute priority. Nothing is too much to ask of EFS and they pride themselves on timely delivery and working to budgets on every occasion. I have no hesitation in recommending Paul & his team to any project no matter the size or environment.
Mark Wilkinson, Director, Westbank Ltd
With the scale and capability to respond to our needs across the country, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Event Fire Solutions. Their teams are not only highly experienced, with the ability to manage locations of varying size, they are also friendly and approachable, providing reassurance when needed. Their professionalism shines through as does their many years of experience.
anonymous client (for Security Reasons)
We were required to act quickly when the legislation changed and the LFB required a waking watch to be in place. EFS reacted with efficiency and professionalism effecting a quick set up from commissioning. Accommodation was arrange in void flats within the blocks and a 24 hour control placed in the local estate office. All of the staff were professional and organised , and I did not receive any complaints, only complements from residents who were reassured by their presence. I was also impressed with the staff attitude and politeness as we worked alongside each other for nearly two months.
Kevin Dey, Project Director - Fire Safety, Westminster City Council