Fire Watch Agents are in Demand Nationwide, State Laws require commercial facilities to have fire watch personnel available if and when a Fire Alarm or Suppressant system is inoperable.  For that reason, it is imperative that you have a certified fire watch agent working for your company.  For those who wish to start a Fire Watch company, this certification is also valuable and could create high profits for your new or existing company.  Fire Watch rates start at $30 per hour and can go as high as $50 per hour depending on the level of emergency response that is needed.