The National Iranian Oil Company has established a comprehensive and smart network for responding to emergencies with the aim of improving crisis management. Alireza Najomi, the director of health, safety, and environment, passive defense, and crisis management at the company, referred to the expertise and strong faith of firefighters, stating: "The National Iranian Oil Company considers firefighting to be a specialized field."
Synergy in Operational Units
Najomi added that close alignment with safety, rescue, passive defense, and crisis management units is one of the main pillars of success in this area. He also mentioned the comprehensive mobilization management system that has helped achieve the organization's goals.
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Najomi clarified the structure of the crisis management system, emphasizing that this system is a cohesive and institutionalized structure within the National Iranian Oil Company, based on synergy and added value in each unit of the organization. According to him, this system is not limited to a special unit but comprehensively covers safety processes.
Operational Equipment and Infrastructure
The director of health, safety, and environment also mentioned the completion of a 64-bed hospital in Gachsaran as an operational emergency facility to deal with emergencies. This hospital has been put into operation with the support of the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company.
Najomi also reported a 20% progress in the determination of fire station assignments, stating that all operational points have now been fully assigned regarding fire stations and emergency services. According to him, this achievement is the result of cooperation between the HSE management of the National Iranian Oil Company and the HSE department of the Ministry of Oil and other staff managements.
He further emphasized the localization of equipment and the upgrade of operational fleets, stating: with the support of the board of directors, seven standard and equipped fire trucks have been deployed in the Central Iranian Oil Company, and this trend is expanding in other subsidiary companies.
Najomi also referred to the establishment of a real-time monitoring system that allows the CEO to track performance status at any moment. This transparency in tracking is crucial for preserving the lives of employees and ensuring sustainable production during threats and wartime scenarios.
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