LNG & GAS FACILITY FIRE PROTECTION STRATEGIES – IN LINE WITH NFPA 59A

Course Introduction

Fire protection in LNG and gas processing facilities demands a deep understanding of specialized hazards, rapid escalation risks, and industry safety codes. This advanced course focuses on fire protection strategies tailored to liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and gas infrastructure, aligned with NFPA 59A guidelines.

Seattle International Institute proudly presents this high-impact program to enhance the readiness of fire response teams operating in high-risk environments. The course combines theoretical foundations with real-life scenarios, emphasizing rapid intervention tactics, explosion response, and the use of fixed and mobile suppression systems in hazardous gas facilities.

Course Objectives

• Understand the fire risks and escalation potential in LNG and gas facilities
• Apply NFPA 59A standards for fire protection planning and system design
• Identify fixed and mobile firefighting systems suitable for LNG applications
• Develop rapid intervention strategies for gas leaks, pool fires, and vapor cloud explosions
• Coordinate emergency response across operational, safety, and fire protection teams
• Conduct risk-based assessments and simulations to strengthen readiness

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals working in fire safety, operations, and emergency response within LNG and gas-related industries, including:

• Fire protection engineers and emergency response leaders
• HSE and safety management professionals
• LNG terminal supervisors and operations staff
• Industrial firefighters assigned to gas facilities
• Emergency planners and risk assessment specialists
• Senior personnel responsible for fire strategies and compliance with NFPA 59A

Course Topics

Day 1 – Understanding Hazards in LNG & Gas Facilities

• Overview of LNG production, storage, and transfer systems
• Fire and explosion risks in cryogenic environments
• Characteristics of LNG pool fires and vapor clouds
• Historical incidents and case studies
• Hazard analysis methods specific to gas terminals

Day 2 – NFPA 59A Requirements & Safety Systems

• NFPA 59A scope, principles, and design criteria
• Fire protection systems in LNG plants (fixed foam, dry chemicals, deluge)
• Detection systems: gas, flame, and thermal sensors
• Fire-resistant barriers and passive protection
• Scenario: Code application to facility layout

Day 3 – Firefighting Equipment and Rapid Response Tactics

• Mobile firefighting units and deployment strategies
• Foam types and extinguishing agents for LNG fires
• Emergency isolation of valves and shutdown procedures
• Team coordination during high-heat, high-pressure incidents
• Practical workshop: Equipment deployment planning

Day 4 – Explosion Mitigation & Incident Command

• Behavior of vapor cloud explosions (VCEs)
• Fireball formation, blast waves, and secondary ignition
• Emergency command structure under explosion scenarios
• Multi-agency coordination and communication
• Simulation: Explosion scenario and tactical response

Day 5 – Scenario-Based Simulations & Strategic Planning

• Full incident response simulation in LNG terminal setting
• Drill design, evaluation, and improvement planning
• Integrating lessons learned into SOPs and training
• Evaluating fire team readiness and KPI benchmarks
• Final exercise: Presenting a site-specific fire strategy plan