Seyed Amir Syadatian, the HSE manager of the Siri region at the Iranian Offshore Oil Company, explained about the firefighting operations during the April 19 incident, stating that the firefighters in this region faced the fire under challenging conditions. He emphasized that the actions of this team do not fit any standard and reflect their courage and commitment.
Unprecedented Operations in Critical Conditions
Syadatian stated that about 15 firefighters were present at the scene round-the-clock during this operation and worked to control the fire. They managed to contain the fire for eight consecutive days under very tough conditions and immense pressure. The intensity and extent of the fire and high temperatures put additional pressure on the forces.
The Impact of Equipment and Resource Shortages
The HSE manager of the Siri region added: In this incident, several oil tanks and equipment were damaged, and with the loss of two firefighting water tanks, with a capacity of 10 million liters, the operational conditions became more difficult. Due to the inaccessibility of the pumping station and low water pressure in some lines, firefighters had to use water resources from other units.
Syadatian pointed out the importance of equipment in large-scale operations, stating that in the absence of sufficient equipment, teams must compensate for part of the shortage with their physical strength, which poses greater risks for firefighters. Despite all these challenges, the Siri firefighters remained on the scene with courage and commitment, ensuring that existing limitations did not hinder their mission.
He noted that the firefighters' operations continued even after the fire was extinguished, and they remained in the area for about eight more days for mopping up and controlling remaining hotspots. Fortunately, this operation ended without any human casualties, although the forces were under significant physical and psychological pressure.
Siri firefighters are also responsible for the safety of the regional airport, which means that firefighting forces are engaged in various missions. Syadatian emphasized the importance of specialized training and exercises and called for the separation of firefighting human resources from other duties to enhance the operational readiness of the forces.
In conclusion, the HSE manager of the Siri region emphasized that the firefighters created a human masterpiece in this incident that should be recorded in history.
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