Fire Prevention & Protection
Foam and water deluge systems, fire and gas detection, fire monitors and a dedicated emergency fire-water network protect every tank and berth.
Preventing fire, protecting assets
Fire is the most consequential risk at a hydrocarbon terminal. Our fire prevention and protection approach combines prevention discipline — controlling ignition sources and hot work — with engineered protection that acts fast if fire breaks out.
Foam and water deluge systems, fire and gas detection and fire monitors protect every tank and berth. A dedicated emergency fire-water network ensures rapid response capacity across the terminal.
Fire systems are inspected, tested and maintained on a defined schedule, and response capability is kept sharp through regular drills and coordination with port and mutual-aid partners.
Key capabilities
Deluge Systems
Foam and water deluge on every tank and berth.
Fire & Gas Detection
Continuous detection across the terminal.
Fire-Water Network
Dedicated emergency fire-water network.
Hot Work Control
Ignition source and hot work control by permit.
Stopping fire before it starts
The best fire protection is prevention. We control the conditions that cause fire.
- Hot work controlled by permit-to-work
- Ignition source control around flammable product
- Vapor recovery to reduce flammable atmospheres
- Inerting of tank vapor spaces where applicable
- Static electricity and bonding control on transfers
Fast response if fire breaks out
When prevention fails, engineered systems and trained responders act quickly.
Fire and gas detection provides early warning, deluge and foam systems suppress fire at the tank or berth, and a dedicated fire-water network delivers sustained response capacity. Fire monitors and a trained response team complete the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How are fire systems kept reliable?
Fire detection, deluge, foam and fire-water systems are inspected, tested and maintained on a defined schedule, with records kept for audit. Response capability is kept sharp through regular drills.
What is hot work control?
Hot work — welding, cutting, grinding and other spark-producing activities — is controlled by permit-to-work, with hazards assessed and controls in place before the work begins.
How does fire response coordinate with others?
Response is coordinated with port-authority and mutual-aid partners, with regular drills keeping joint capability sharp.