Firefighting & Emergency Response for Oil & Gas Facilities

1) Course Introduction

This course provides participants with advanced techniques for fire response, suppression, rescue, and incident coordination in oil & gas environments.

At the emergency response core, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates NFPA standards, scenario-based drills, and high-risk facility simulations.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Understand fire behavior in hydrocarbon environments
• Operate firefighting equipment and suppression systems
• Perform fire response in process units, tank farms & LNG areas
• Coordinate emergency teams and command structure
• Apply NFPA fire safety standards effectively

3) Target Audience

• Firefighters
• HSE officers
• Emergency response teams
• Operations & field personnel

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Strong fire response capability protects lives, prevents escalation, and ensures business continuity.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

• Fire chemistry & behavior
• Firefighting equipment
• Hydrocarbon fire scenarios
• Emergency command system
• NFPA standards