The readiness of firefighters at Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery (RA) in Shazand is continuously increasing to ensure continuous production in the oil industry. Habibollah Shahnaazi, the manager of health, safety, environment, and civil defense at this refinery, emphasized the key role of firefighters alongside operational and maintenance teams, stating: "The capability and readiness of operational forces, especially firefighters, are essential for achieving the goal of continuous production."
Development and Equipping of the Rescue Fleet
Shahnaazi, referring to the specialized operational readiness assessment course for firefighters, stated: These courses can help increase the capability and readiness of firefighters and ultimately lead to the continuity of production in the oil industry. He mentioned the actions taken in the health, safety, environment, and civil defense sector at Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery (RA) in the past year, adding: "In line with equipping the rescue fleet, a 62-meter platform vehicle capable of simultaneous firefighting and rescue operations has been purchased."
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Purchase of New Equipment and Human Resource Plans
The manager of this refinery also announced the purchase of two pneumatic vehicles for firefighting and the preparation of an emergency truck, which will soon be transferred to the refinery. According to him, recruiting 50 firefighters based on specialized requirements and guidelines (NFPA) is on the agenda to strengthen the operational body of the refinery. Shahnaazi also referred to ongoing environmental projects at this refinery, stating: "Soil decontamination projects are being carried out in collaboration with Tabriz University using bacterial cultivation methods."
Safety Status and Major Repairs
Continuing, Shahnaazi discussed the safety status of the processing units at Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery (RA) in Shazand, stating: "Currently, major repairs (overhaul) of the refinery's (RCD) unit are underway, and safety and rescue forces are stationed on-site. The catalyst discharge and charging operations are progressing well while fully adhering to protocols."
The seventh specialized operational assessment course for firefighters of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company was hosted by Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery (RA) in Shazand, lasting three days from October 12 to 14 in Markazi Province, with the participation of 14 teams.
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