TANK FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE Training
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course addresses the technical knowledge required to effectively respond to a Major Tank Fire Emergency. A comprehensive course whereby on return to the asset, such knowledge can be applied during Operational management of bulk storage tank fires and unforeseen tank events.
The course is delivered by globally experienced flammable liquid, Petrochem, Tank Firefighting Instructors with over fifty years Operational Experience on Refineries, Tank Farms and High Hazard Facilities.
The course designed to allow students the fundamentals of tank fire emergency response including dealing with full surface bund fires and non fire related incidents.
Standard four day course, however can be customer specific fully dependant upon site operations and specified risks.
Target Group
This course is designed for personnel from the petrochemical, refining and bulk storage sectors.
Who Should Attend
- Facility Emergency Response Managers.
- Newly Promoted Senior Fire Officers.
- Fire & Rescue Middle Management.
- Fire Engineers & HSE Managers.
- Emergency Response Technicians.
- Fire Officers Involved In The Deployment of Mobile tank Firefighting Equipment.
- Fire & Rescue Shift Officers.
Course Assessments
Student knowledge is assessed by means of question and answer session against specific assessment criteria which can incorporate customer / site specific requirements.
TRAINING COMPONENTS & ELEMENTS
Element 1.
Types of hydrocarbon fire scenarios.
Element 2.
Pre planning and maintaining a state of readiness.
Element 3.
Tank types and construction.
Element 4.
Types of tank fire protection systems.
Element 5.
Fireground water / foam calculations.
Element 6.
Interpretation of fire protection standards including NFPA 11, EN 13565 2:2009.
Element 7.
Pre planning for tank fire emergencies.
Element 8.
Storage tank fire Incident Command.
Element 9.
3 Dimensional fires.
Element 10.
Industry best practice fire ground tactics.
Element 11.
Foam application techniques.
Element 12.
Fire ground foam management.
Element 13.
Table top exercise.
Pre Requisites
Nominated course students should have:
- Solid knowledge of onsite operations and procedures.
- Good knowledge of onsite emergency procedures.
- Be proficient in the English language including reading and writing.
- Posses reasonable English language communication skills.
- A solid understanding of the facility they are employed including emergency pre plans, tank types and hazards.
Certification
All Students that complete the course will receive a certificate of Completion.