To equip workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and prevent fire hazards specific to oil and gas operations, understand proper response procedures in case of a fire, safely utilize firefighting equipment, and effectively contain and extinguish fires while prioritizing life safety and minimizing environmental damage, all within the context of complex oil and gas facility layouts and potential hazards.  

Oil rig workers, Refinery personnel, Pipeline maintenance crews, and Safety officers in oil and gas companies.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include; 

• Lectures 
• Workshop & Work Presentation 
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise 
• Videos and General Discussions 

Understanding oil and gas fire behavior: 

• Learning how hydrocarbons burn differently than typical materials, including rapid flame spread and potential for vapor explosions.  

Foam application techniques: 

• Mastering the use of specialized foam extinguishing agents, which are highly effective at smothering hydrocarbon fires.  

Identifying fire hazards: 

• Recognizing potential ignition sources and areas of high fire risk within an oil and gas facility.  

Personal protective equipment (PPE): 

• Proper selection and use of appropriate fire-resistant gear for oil field operations.  

Emergency response procedures: 

• Knowing how to initiate an emergency response, activate fire suppression systems, and evacuate personnel during a fire incident.  

Firefighting equipment specific to the oil industry: 

• Training on specialized equipment like fire monitors, deluge systems, and portable foam extinguishers.  

Incident command structure: 

• Understanding the hierarchy and roles within an emergency response team in an oil and gas fire scenario.  

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration