Emergency Response for Fuel Storage Facilities
This 5-day course provides practical knowledge and skills for managing emergencies in fuel storage and handling facilities. It covers fuel hazards, fire and explosion response, spills and leaks, H₂S and toxic gas emergencies, emergency shutdown and isolation, evacuation, incident command, communication, and coordination with emergency services.
The course combines classroom instruction, case studies, tabletop exercises, and integrated emergency response scenarios to strengthen preparedness and safe decision-making during fuel-related emergencies.
Strengthen emergency preparedness for fuel storage and handling facilities.
Improve response to fuel fires, explosions, spills, leaks, and toxic gas incidents.
Protect personnel, equipment, fuel storage assets, and the environment.
Improve emergency communication, evacuation, isolation, and shutdown practices.
Build practical coordination and decision-making skills through realistic emergency scenarios.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify key hazards associated with fuel storage, handling, and transfer operations.
Recognize and assess fuel-related emergency situations and potential consequences.
Apply appropriate response measures for fires, spills, leaks, H₂S, and toxic gas incidents.
Understand emergency shutdown, isolation, evacuation, and notification procedures.
Apply fire prevention, spill containment, PPE, and emergency response practices.
Coordinate effectively with ERTs, fire brigades, security, medical services, and external emergency agencies.
HSE Officers, Engineers & Supervisors
Fuel Storage & Terminal Operators
Operations & Maintenance Personnel
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Members
Fire & Safety Personnel
Fuel Handling & Transfer Contractors
Emergency Preparedness & Response Managers/Supervisors
Course Outline
Session 1: Oil & Gas Hazards, Hydrocarbon Properties, Fire/Explosion Hazards & Ignition Sources
Session 2: Hazard Identification, Emergency Scenarios, Risk & Consequence Assessment
Session 3: Emergency Response Planning, ERT Organization, Emergency Levels, Alarms & Emergency Control Centers
Session 1: Fire Science, Hydrocarbon Fires, Tank Fires & Explosion Hazards
Session 2: Fire & Gas Detection, Firewater, Foam, Extinguishers, Fixed Systems & Emergency Shutdown
Session 3: Fire & Explosion Response, Isolation, Evacuation, Communication & Safe Approach/Withdrawal
Session 1: Hydrocarbon Spills & Leaks, Tank/Pipeline/Hose Failures, Loading Incidents & Containment
Session 2: H₂S & Toxic Gas Emergencies, Detection, Alarms, Wind Direction, Escape & Rescue
Session 3: Atmospheric Monitoring, Gas Detection, PPE, SCBA & Practical Release Response Scenario
Session 1: Incident Command System, Incident Commander, ERT Organization & Emergency Decision-Making
Session 2: Emergency Communication, Evacuation, Accountability, Search & Rescue & Casualty Management
Session 3: Coordination with Fire Brigade, Medical Services, Security & External Agencies + Tabletop Exercise
Session 1: Emergency Drill Planning, Scenario Development, Roles, Communication & Safety
Session 2: Integrated Emergency Response Exercise – Alarm, Notification, Command, Isolation & Evacuation
Session 3: Fire/Spill Response, Casualty Management, ERT Coordination, Performance Evaluation